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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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  • Distilleries of Highway 1

    Distilleries of Highway 1

    A happier hour awaits! Thankfully, distilleries along Highway 1 are as welcoming as our wine tasting rooms and craft breweries. Discover top shelf spirits poured with a smile, including rich brandies, herbaceous gins, flavorful grappas, complex rum—even rye whiskey and bourbon aged in wine barrels. With distinct distillery trails to…
  • Forbes Lists Highway 1 Discoveries Worth a Stop

    Forbes Lists Highway 1 Discoveries Worth a Stop

    From Laurie Werner at ForbesCraggy cliffs bordering crashing waves with blankets of fog rolling in over one stretch of road and then suddenly disappearing around the next bend.  If you drive down California’s famous Highway 1 from San Francisco to…
  • AAA Spends 3 Days in SLO County

    AAA Spends 3 Days in SLO County

    From Eric Lindberg at AAA ColoradoFor many travelers, the stretch of California halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco is merely a drive-through gas stop. But just off Highway 101, rolling hills of vineyards that produce some of the state’s best wines descend toward the…
  • Liquid Gravity Brewing

    Liquid Gravity Brewing

    San Luis Obispo
    Locals love the beer at Liquid Gravity Brewing —which is really saying something considering how many brews they have to choose from. Brewer Brendan Gough worked for fellow hop heads at Central Coast Brewing and Firestone-Walker Brewing before opening Liquid Gravity. The term “liquid gravity” refers to the…
  • The Rock

    The Rock

    San Luis Obispo
    Since 1988, SLO Brew has contributed to Highway 1’s craft beer scene as well as its music scene. The old SLO Brew location in downtown San Luis Obispo served pints of its beer and welcomed bands and musicians from far and wide to play its storied stage. Today,…
  • Oak and Otter Brewing Company

    Oak and Otter Brewing Company

    San Luis Obispo
    In an industrial area at the edge of Edna Valley, this brewery welcomes beer lovers and the beer-curious to taste their small-batch brews. Just off Tank Farm Road, the Oak and Otter Brewing Company taproom offers something for everybody. Like so many of the Central Coast’s ace brewers,…
  • There Does Not Exist

    There Does Not Exist

    San Luis Obispo
    Yes, it’s a bizarre name, but There Does Not Exist isn’t your standard brewery. Case in point: the brewery’s location. Near the edge of Edna Valley off Suburban Road in San Luis Obispo, There Does Not Exist stands, unmarked, in an industrial park. (It begs the question: does…
  • 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.
  • SLO Stills Tasting Room

    SLO Stills Tasting Room

    San Luis Obispo
    The combined vision of a California surfer and an Aussie expat, SLO Stills is founded on a shared passion for handcrafted spirits.
  • 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.
  • 6 Reasons Wine Tasting on Highway 1 is Unique

    6 Reasons Wine Tasting on Highway 1 is Unique

    From the beach to the vineyard, unique wine tasting experiences abound along Highway 1. With diverse wine trails and charming tasting rooms, you’ll find tasty pairings, vibrant events and stunning views (plus, more than a few surprises along the way).
  • Best Weddings in Wine Country

    Best Weddings in Wine Country

    Edna Valley
    Wine country weddings are scenic, memorable and incredibly romantic. Thanks to year-round sunny weather and an array of unique venues nestled among the vines, find dream wine country wedding venues all along Highway 1 and beyond. From breathtaking ranches and rustic barns strung with twinkle lights to the grandeur of…
  • Malene Wines

    Malene Wines

    San Luis Obispo
    Crafted with uncompromising viticultural and winemaking techniques, Malene is a testament to the intentional dedication to rosé that is in every bottle. We can think of no better way to share Malene on tap with our friends who love rosé than in our ’69 Airstream mobile tasting room. Reflective of…
  • 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…