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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Piedras Blancas Light Station
San SimeonThe Piedras Blancas Light Station stands as a monument to maritime days gone by. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and still in operation today, offers 2-hour tours of its interior and grounds, year-round. -
San Simeon Kayaking/Boating
San SimeonGo out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your kayak! -
San Simeon Surfing
San SimeonSan Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells. -
San Simeon Wind Sports
San SimeonThe winds around San Simeon beaches offer an excellent chance to take part in wind sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding. -
Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock
Morro BayThis beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites. -
Ragged Point Beach
San SimeonThe beach is rather exotic with the black sand -
W.R. Hearst State Beach
San SimeonWilliam Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach provides the scenery, sand, and surf for an ideal beach day on Highway 1. This beach once bustled as a whaling outpost, and later as a port for receiving antiquities to adorn W.R. Hearst’s hilltop estate. -
Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.
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Point Sur Lightstation
MontereyPoint Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California. -
Post Ranch Spa
Big SurPost Ranch's award-winning spa takes relaxation to a new level. -
Cozy Condo by the Sea
San SimeonThis Cozy Condo vacation rental wants to be your next destination in San Simeon. This property near the beach is a great location. -
The Morgan
San SimeonThe Morgan at San Simeon is named after famed architect Julia Morgan, the noted architect who designed world famous Hearst Castle in 1919. -
Scenic Coast Property Management
CambriaExperience the unique character of Cambria, discover it's rich history, and savor the natural beauty of coastal landscapes while enjoying an enchanting vacation home. -
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen
San SimeonThe Cavalier Restaurant graciously offers a wide array of entrees and daily specials, local wines, and your favorite cocktails. -
El Chorlito Mexican Restaurant
San SimeonCelebrating 30 years of fine food -
Ragged Point Restaurant
Ragged PointWhether you’ve come for a romantic dinner, an inspiring business lunch, or a delicious breakfast break from your Highway 1 vacation, our restaurant is sure to please. -
San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier
San SimeonOne of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as the extended tip of a crescent that begins along a white sand beach called San Simeon Cove. -
Striking Oceanfront
San SimeonEver want to sit on a beachfront deck and let the sound of the ocean take you away? Striking Oceanfront is just what you're looking for.
