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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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  • Cambria Murals

    Cambria Murals

    Cambria
    The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.
  • Madeline’s on Moonstone Wine Tasting

    Madeline’s on Moonstone Wine Tasting

    Cambria
    Looking for something unique to do? Cambria Shores Inn invites everyone to their oceanfront venue for wine tasting at Madeline’s on Moonstone. David Stoothoff, owner of Madeline’s, along with owners of Cambria Shores Inn, Kim and Leslie Eady, have combined talents to bring a special wine tasting experience to the…
  • Top 5 Hidden Gem Beaches along Highway 1

    Top 5 Hidden Gem Beaches along Highway 1

    Who doesn’t desire their own private beach? Discover the next best thing with these 5 hidden gem beaches located along scenic Highway 1. From serene shores and quiet coves to undulating dunes, our uncrowded slice of San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) Coast beckons savvy surfers, beachcombers…
  • 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.
  • Afar’s Best Hikes Along the California Coastal Trail

    Afar’s Best Hikes Along the California Coastal Trail

    As home to the largest northern elephant seal rookery in the mainland U.S., this secluded trail (located in San Simeon, California, just north of San Luis Obispo) offers intimate views of the elephant seals in their natural beach environment.
  • Forbes Essential Eats Along Highway 1 Road Trip

    Forbes Essential Eats Along Highway 1 Road Trip

    Road trippers can see monarch butterflies, migrating whales, and even zebras during their drive, but for many, the surprising highlight is the meals they can access along the way.
  • The 10 Best Parks on Highway 1

    The 10 Best Parks on Highway 1

    In a land of natural splendor, it’s no surprise that the public has access to breathtaking, fun, and fascinating parks. On this special stretch of Highway 1, the wild and the wonderful conspire to bring kids and their grownups closer to nature — and to each other. Here,…
  • Two Top Highway 1 Beach Towns on Parade List

    Two Top Highway 1 Beach Towns on Parade List

    Get Your Resting Beach Face Ready! These Are the 50 Best Beach and Coastal Towns By Stephanie Osmanski Whether you’re #TeamEastCoast or prefer the West Coast, there’s nothing like a beach town. Especially come summertime,…
  • The Points Guy Highlights Highway 1 Road Trip

    The Points Guy Highlights Highway 1 Road Trip

    From LA to San Francisco: What it’s like driving one of America’s best road trips From Melanie HaikenWhen an enormous chunk of California’s famed Highway 1 crumbled into the Pacific Ocean in January, it looked like it would be summer before it was possible to take…
  • California’s Scenic Byways

    California’s Scenic Byways

    Pack up the car and hit the road: Here’s a snapshot of the eight scenic byways in California, routes where the journey is the destination.
  • One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel in June

    One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel in June

    California's Central Coast highlighted as a top destination by Travel + Leisure From Patricia Doherty Summer officially arrives in June, and we’re more than ready for the vacation season. If a road trip to explore a new — or favorite — locale sounds appealing, …
  • Best Parks in Cambria

    Best Parks in Cambria

    Cambria
    A good public park can add so much to a vacation along Highway 1. In Cambria, parks are destinations for flying kites, barbecuing burgers, and letting the kids (and dogs) burn off some steam. Most parks here include wide views of the Pacific Ocean, where sea otters, whales,…

  • Moonstone Beach Aerial View

  • Fishing Cambria

    Fishing Cambria

    Cambria
    The site of fishing tournaments and a historic fishing community, Cambria has been a destination for anglers for centuries. Bring your gear and prepare to spend an hour — or a week! — enjoying these tranquil, abundant waters. Ask the locals for tips, and they’ll likely guide you…
  • Home to 2 of Pure Wow’s 25 Best Beach Towns

    Home to 2 of Pure Wow’s 25 Best Beach Towns

    Cambria and Avila Beach among Best Beach Towns in America From Dan KodayOn a warm spring or summer day, if the liquid feeling of sunlight doesn’t instantly lift your mood in one of these charming beach towns, the historical character, quality shopping and grub—and many other pleasing attributes—certainly will.Just in…
  • Surfing Cambria

    Surfing Cambria

    Cambria
    Located between two Highway 1 surf hotspots, San Simeon and Cayucos, Cambria’s surf scene sparkles as one of California’s hidden treasures. Local surfers cherish Cambria’s accessible waves and consistent surf conditions, particularly at Moonstone Beach. This pristine surf spot sits just a 12-minute walk from Cambria’s charming East Village,…
  • Best Places to Eat in Cambria

    Best Places to Eat in Cambria

    Cambria
    With its relaxed small-town-by-the-sea vibe, Cambria welcomes diners to get cozy in a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and wine tasting rooms. Here, you’ll find everything from casual to fine dining, seaside vistas to tucked away fireside tables for two.

  • Indigo Moon Cambria