Highway 1 Road Trip

Cambria Scarecrow Festival

Cambria

The annual Scarecrow Festival includes plenty of fall festivities, including a trail of handmade scarecrows displayed throughout the town’s East and West Villages.

Oktoberfest on Highway 1

Templeton

The fun and festivities of a traditional Oktoberfest celebration can be had right here in coastal San Luis Obispo County.

Family Friendly Things to Do

Avila Beach

For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle, and head out any of coastal San Luis Obispo County’s hundreds of hiking trails.

Best Central Coast Farmers Markets

Avila Beach

Central Coast farmers’ markets bring more than fresh fixings ― they often bring prepared food, live music and entertainment, too. Grab your bag and join us.

Best Wine, Beer, and Food Festivals on the Central Coast

Cayucos

Coastal San Luis Obispo County indulges in any excuse to throw a party. These festivals get to the heart of what the Central Coast is all about: good food, good friends, and good vibes.

Best of California Coastal Wine Region

Edna

Sip, swirl and savor award-winning wines beneath a warm sun, sometimes just one mile from the ocean. Come visit Highway 1 for culture and wine.

Linn’s Farm Store

Cambria

Visit the farm store that started it all for the Linn family. The stand, where hours vary by season, is a ten-minute scenic drive from Cambria on Santa Rosa Creek Road.

Activity Map ~ Highway 1 Discovery Route

See the sights and highlights along the Highway 1 Discovery Route! Featuring 101 miles of adventure, the route stretches from the scenic coastline in Ragged Point south through the agricultural communities of Oceano and Nipomo.

Best Beaches on Highway 1

Visitors can find a spectrum of options, with ideal beaches for sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife viewing, surfing, tidepooling, doggie fun or even dune-driving.

Dog Friendly Activities Along Highway 1

California’s Central Coast provides a fun and safe playground for both dogs and their humans. Stay in dog-friendly lodging, dine in dog-friendly restaurants, and frolic on dog-friendly beaches, hikes and parks.

Hiking On Highway 1

Highway 1

Hiking along the Highway 1 Discovery Route showcases the diversity of this abundant place. From Ragged Point to Nipomo, each corner of coastal SLO CAL has its own distinctive flora, fauna, and history.