Things To Do

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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  • Things to Do in Monterey

    Things to Do in Monterey

    Move to the coastal rhythm of Monterey. This waterfront destination rewards roadtrippers with world-class ocean encounters, dramatic coastal walks and historic adobe architecture. And the food—fresh, locally-caught—arrives on your plate still tasting of the tide. From the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium to hidden waterfront nooks along the Coastal Recreation…
  • Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch

    Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch

    Santa Margarita
    All aboard for our 3rd annual Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch! Vintage Traditions Foundation & AGM Community Partners invite you to come aboard the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express for a ride to Santa’s village! Real Steam Trains Join us on…
  • SLO Master Chorale Concerts

    SLO Master Chorale Concerts

    San Luis Obispo
    Following a historic year celebrating its 40th anniversary, the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale announces its 2025/2026 season, featuring three diverse concerts at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo. Each performance features choral masterworks by world-renowned – and sometimes underrecognized – composers, conducted by Dr. Thomas Davies, music…
  • Monterey Road Trip: The Complete Highway 1 Guide Stewardship Travel Logo

    Monterey Road Trip: The Complete Highway 1 Guide

    Highway 1 hugs Monterey Bay’s glittering coast, where kelp forests sway in the Pacific current and otters float lazily along the surface. This is where your Monterey road trip begins—but here’s the secret: The best moments don’t come from checking boxes. They come from pulling over. From enchanting…
  • SLO Comedy Festival

    SLO Comedy Festival

    San Luis Obispo County
    The SLO Comedy Festival runs from February 26 through March 1 with 40 comedians in 10 local venues. View the full list of comedians at www.slocomedyfestival.com/comedians. In a world where comedy is currency, the value of existence in San Luis Obispo is not measured in cash, gold or…
  • Stone Soup Music Festival

    Stone Soup Music Festival

    Grover Beach
    The Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair is a community tradition that has thrived for over 30 years in the city of Grover Beach.
  • Open Studios Art Tour

    Open Studios Art Tour

    San Luis Obispo County
    Free to the public, fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes.
  • Brew at the Zoo

    Brew at the Zoo

    Atascadero
    We are beyond excited to celebrate another Brew at the Zoo! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo! Brew at the Zoo will feature over 15 craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more! A…
  • California Mid-State Fair

    California Mid-State Fair

    Paso Robles
    Enjoy concerts, music, food, carnival rides, animals and MORE this summer in Paso Robles! Learn more by visiting our website. “The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!” The Fair opened in 1946 and was first known as the San Luis Obispo County Fair. The California Mid-State Fair is held…
  • Pismo Beach Clam Festival

    Pismo Beach Clam Festival

    Pismo Beach
    A community tradition since 1946, the annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival attracts generations of families and visitors from all around, who look forward to spending three days overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach. This family-friendly event features the Clam Festival parade on Saturday at 10 am. Join…
  • Spartan Ultra Weekend

    Spartan Ultra Weekend

    Santa Margarita
    Spartan Trail, scheduled to be held in San Luis Obispo County at Santa Margarita Ranch, is a trail race with distances of 10k, 10k Night Run, Half Marathon and 50k.
  • Wine 4 Paws

    Wine 4 Paws

    San Luis Obispo County
    Pet loving wine drinkers can help our four-legged friends by visiting ANY of the participating wineries throughout the weekend, when a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Woods Humane Society!
  • High Camp Wines

    High Camp Wines

    San Miguel
    In 2022, High Camp Wines was born from a family with generations of farming and ranching in its legacy, with a new focus on handcrafting high-quality wines atop its hilltop haven in the idyllic terroir of the Estrella District of the Paso Robles AVA. High Camp seeks to attract wine…
  • The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies Stewardship Travel Logo

    The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies

    From David Kindy at Smithsonian MagazineThe Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies Migrate Might Be This Little California Beach TownThousands of western monarchs migrate to Pismo Beach each fall to escape winter cold, but climate change threatens the species’ survival.

  • Spreafico Arroyo Grande Wedding Ceremony

  • 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,…
  • Umi Sushi Pacifica

    Umi Sushi Pacifica

    Grover Beach
    At Umi Sushi Pacifica, you will find creative, unique, fresh and delicious options on the menu for sushi, unique and traditional rolls, salads, udon, teriyaki and grilled meats.
  • Fuego

    Fuego

    Grover Beach
    We at FUEGO, enjoy working hard every day to bring love to our customers through our food as well as to the community as a whole.