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Monarch Dunes features both the award-winning championship "Old Course" as well as the newly opened 12-hole Challenge Course, both designed by Damian Pascuzzo & Steve Pate.

More than a swap meet, more than a flea market, this is where everyone goes to find anything—especially a bargain.

Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake.

Located between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach, Blacklake Golf Resort is the Central Coast's only 27 hole golf resort.

With everyday tasting from 11am till 5pm, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery prides itself on their above and beyond hospitality and joyful spirit that permeates into their product.

Olde Port Beach to Pirate's Cove in Avila Beach is ideal for beginners who want to try kayaking alongside the cliffs of Avila Beach. There's a good chance you'll glimpse some seals and otters on this tour.

Blacklake Condo 1405 is an easy choice if you’re looking for a centrally located vacation rental on the Central Coast.

Part of the popular Black Lake Golf Course in San Luis Obispo County, Condo 1407 welcomes golfers and their families.

Bring a Big Appetite to Jocko’s Steak House

A unique vision of bringing a different kind of BBQ to the Santa Maria Valley where smoked specialties meet Hispanic cuisine.

When it comes to whale watching, the Central Coast boasts an embarrassment of riches, especially along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Here, whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals and seabirds play within full view of the shoreline.

The site is part of an Audubon Nature Preserve, featuring a vegetative restoration project and access trails to monarchs and other scenic areas within the preserve.

Want to travel deeper? Follow our all-new History & Heritage TrailHistory buffs, start your engines. Introducing the Highway 1 Discovery Route’s History & Heritage Trail, designed for travelers who want to dig deep on their travels.Step back in time by exploring…

Photo © 2013 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, flickr.bairdphotos.com As part of the Coastal Discovery Celebration, why not have a whale of a time whale watching along Highway 1? Nothing brings a sense of awe for nature’s wonders like seeing a whale spout or tail with your own eyes. And on…

Adventures with Nature Keep your minds active by participating in the Adventures with Nature Series presented by The Central Coast State Parks Associations. Adventures with Nature are docent-led hikes, classes and workshops open to all ages and generally free! With over 150 programs offered throughout the year,…