Events

We are excited to announce the 2026 Concert Series at the stunning Point San Luis Lighthouse, perched high above the Pacific Ocean. This is your exclusive opportunity for an unforgettable series of intimate concerts, all while supporting the arts in our community. With only 8 concerts…

Where Classic GM Trucks Hit the Coast Avila Beach Golf Resort • July 25–26, 2026 The C10 SLO Down is more than a show — it’s a full-throttle weekend on the California coast. Just steps from the Pacific, this is where slammed classics, lifted legends, and true truck culture collide…

Spring Break, Highway 1 Style: Where Wild Meets Wanderlust Golden poppies sway in the salty breeze while the Pacific shimmers beyond rugged cliffs: Welcome to Highway 1’s wild escape along the California Central Coast, not your average spring break. The real magic happens when you let Highway 1 be your…

The Avila Beach Farmers Market returns for its 24th season on Friday, May 1st and will continue through August 28th. This weekly summer market includes fresh produce vendors, food booths, live entertainment and plenty of family fun, beachside on the Promenade. There are free trolley rides to the market and…

Billy Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. Across multiple Platinum-certified albums, the Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles, including 4X Platinum hit “People Are Crazy,” 4X Platinum…

Pull into any overlook along Highway 1 and you’ll understand why this coastal stretch makes wildlife photographers weak in the knees. Sea otters bob in kelp forests just offshore. Elephant seals lumber across pristine beaches. Gray whales spout along a misty…

A spectacular hike out to the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Experience some of the most breathtaking views in SLO County. Accessible ONLY via guided hikes.  *** The hike is free and registration is through PG&E. The $10 guided Lighthouse Tour is optional. *** The Pecho Coast Trail is located on the…

Join the Central Coast Aquarium on the last Tuesday of each month, January through May, 5:30–8:00 PM, for an 18+ adults-only evening of local wine, appetizers, and fascinating science! Hear from local experts like: • Riccardo Magni – PVHS Head of Science Department • Dr. Laurie McConnico – Cuesta College…

Holo Holo is bringing the island vibe to the central coast. Join us October 3 at Avila Beach Resort for music, sunshine, and good vibez all day long featuring Common Kings, Mike Love, Eli-Mac & Makua Rothman! Beach Club Balcony: This premiere ticket features special access to the premiere Beach…

The Sinor-LaVallee family has expanded to Shuck Shack Natural Wine Bar, an oceanfront wine and oyster bar located at 480 Front St., Avila Beach, CA. Shuck Shack brings something new to the Central Coast: a relaxed beachfront space centered around thoughtfully sourced oysters, high-quality coastal snacks, and a curated list…

Slow, Cozy, and Completely California Pull into that scenic oceanside overlook—the one that’s usually packed in summer—and take in Highway 1’s tranquil winter coastline. Gold-tinged waves, a gray whale breaching in the distance, and time to actually soak it all in. This is Highway 1 in winter—a season that reveals…

Your guide to festive lights, local traditions and seaside enchantment Trade crowded malls for authentic holiday moments that actually take your breath away. This winter, Highway 1 transforms into a coastal wonderland. Tree lightings meet seaside sunsets and holiday parades roll through friendly beach towns.  Sip hot chocolate on the…

Take the wheel: We’ve gathered 30 ways to just coast through the holidays—each stop a chance to trade noise for nature, stress for salt air and routine for adventure.

Highway 1 hugs Monterey Bay’s glittering coast, where kelp forests sway in the Pacific current and otters float lazily along the surface. This is where your Monterey road trip begins—but here’s the secret: The best moments don’t come from checking boxes. They come from pulling over. From enchanting Monterey aquarium…

Clear skies meet California's most colorful coastline September-December Find all of the locations mapped for you on our Google Maps list.Why chase summer crowds when you can chase sunset season along Highway 1? From September through December, this iconic stretch of coast reveals…