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Your ultimate guide to the best things to do along the iconic Highway 1. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the California coast, from the grandeur of Hearst Castle to lazy beach-side hamlets. Discover hidden gems, encounter diverse wildlife, and indulge in the region’s vibrant art and culture. Let this comprehensive resource be your compass for an unforgettable road trip adventure.

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Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Mr. Ricks

    Mr. Ricks

    Avila Beach
    Even along the paradise road of Highway 1, it’s rare to find a bar and grill as close to the ocean as Mr. Ricks in Avila Beach. In fact, Mr. Ricks is the only full bar on the Promenade in Avila Beach. This is the ideal place to…
  • Beer Gardens, Craft Breweries & Taverns of Highway 1

    Beer Gardens, Craft Breweries & Taverns of Highway 1

    Whether you prefer lagers, wild ales, IPAs or porters, our stretch of Highway 1 has beer for every kind of palate. This is home to pioneering brewers who have helped usher the craft beer movement to the nation and the world. They also inspired younger brewers to start…
  • Washington Post Explores Highway 1 Wineries, Restaurants

    Washington Post Explores Highway 1 Wineries, Restaurants

    On California’s Central Coast stretch of Highway 1, a low-key exploration of wineries, restaurants and nature.
  • Highway 1’s Hidden Secrets: A Local Foodie’s Guide

    Highway 1’s Hidden Secrets: A Local Foodie’s Guide

    Craving an unforgettable meal served off the beaten path? Follow your discerning taste buds to Highway 1, where a secret treasure trove of delectable dining experiences await the bold, the curious and the hungry.
  • Eat, Drink and Be Merry Tours

    Eat, Drink and Be Merry Tours

    Nipomo
    For a trip of a lifetime call Tours & Tasting by Eat, Drink, and Be Merry.
  • Highway 1’s Hidden Secrets: Through a Photographer’s Lens

    Highway 1’s Hidden Secrets: Through a Photographer’s Lens

    From breathtaking ocean views coveted by nature photographers of all levels to sunny beachside photo opps ready for family smiles, you’ll soon discover why Highway 1 is known as one of the most photogenic coastal wonders in the world.
  • TripSavvy’s 10 Best Things to do Along Highway 1 Road Trip

    TripSavvy’s 10 Best Things to do Along Highway 1 Road Trip

    Expect elephant seals and monarch butterfly preserves, white sandy beaches and wineries, a world-famous castle, and some of the freshest food in the state.
  • Best Park in Avila Beach

    Best Park in Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    Fun in the sun? Absolutely. When it comes to having a good time, Avila Beach parks offer the best possible conditions. The average temperature in this quaint beachfront town ranges between a comfortable 64 degrees F and 72 degrees F. The white sands of the beach are always…
  • Fishing Avila Beach

    Fishing Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    Avila Beach consistently lands on anglers’ bucket lists for good reason: the fishing and the views are excellent here. For those without a watercraft, two piers invite anglers of all ages and abilities to drop a line. Rockfishing in this area is also particularly good, for those willing…
  • Best Restaurants & Dining in Avila Beach

    Best Restaurants & Dining in Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    With sunshine, surf, sand, and salty air, Avila Beach feels a lot like a perfect, tucked-away paradise. Sweeten the deal — literally! — with delicious cuisine, and Avila Beach becomes downright irresistible. Fortunately for travelers of all tastes and budgets, Avila Beach offers some of the freshest dining around. Splurge…

  • Blue Moon Over Avila Beach

  • Highway 1 Selected as 1 of 5 Truly Epic Family Road Trips

    Highway 1 Selected as 1 of 5 Truly Epic Family Road Trips

    Shake Things Up With These 5 Truly Epic Family Road TripsA family road trip is a family road trip, until it’s not.From Terry Ward of Fatherly Family road trips never go out of style. But they do get predictable. Even when…
  • Shopping in Avila Beach

    Shopping in Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    Avila Beach feels like paradise, and not only for its white sand beaches and other natural wonders — it’s a shopper’s paradise as well. Though downtown Avila Beach comprises just a few square blocks near the Avila Pier, these contain a wide assortment of storefronts. Deep into the…

  • Reimer’s Candy Avila Beach

  • Tide Pools and Sea Life of Avila Beach

    Tide Pools and Sea Life of Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    Imagine a seaside community surrounded by a wealth of wildlife in its own habitat, and you’ve probably imagined a place like Avila Beach. The sound of waves crashing, birds singing, and seals barking is the soundtrack to any day spent here. All creatures great and small inhabit and…
  • Best Beach in CA: Avila Beach Says Trip Savvy

    Best Beach in CA: Avila Beach Says Trip Savvy

    For a unique adventure, travel to Avila Beach, located along the famous Highway 1 Road Trip on the state’s central coast.
  • Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

    Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

    San Luis Obispo
    Enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a place to grab a special drink, tasty treat, or simply relax.
  • SLO County is Home to 5 of the 9 Most Underrated Stops on PCH

    SLO County is Home to 5 of the 9 Most Underrated Stops on PCH

    Pick up a rental car from LA, roll back the sunroof, and get ready to enjoy these less-traveled PCH highlights—all of which are just as fantastic as the world-famous ones.