Blog Posts for San Simeon

These aren't your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief.

Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and oceanview rooms that don’t break the bank.

These aren’t your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief. Spring is the best time to hit the trail along Highway 1, where incredible hiking terrain meets and stunning coastal scenery, elephant seals, wildflowers—even a shipwreck! Hike like a…

California’s iconic Highway 1 has many natural and historic attractions along the Central Coast, famous for its beaches and migrating whales. But there are also numerous “secret” spots along the approximately 440-mile route.

Take a walk on the wild side! Discover Highway 1’s most surprising wildlife viewing tips this winter, the perfect time to catch awe-inspiring animals and sea life in action.

Though large animals are extremely rare globally, we’re still fortunate in North America to see many species that live on or near our continent.

Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1—and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with it—isn’t just a roadway. Highway 1 Road Trip is a destination in its own right!

Central California's oceanside cities inspire a luscious sense of peach.

You march to the beat of your own drum. Folks take notice when you enter a room. You’re always immersed in the next cultural craze before anyone else in your friend group. Take a bow: you're a trendsetter!

These aren’t your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief. Spring is the best time to hit the trail along Highway 1, where incredible hiking terrain meets and stunning coastal scenery, elephant seals, wildflowers—even a shipwreck! Hike like a…

Cliff-climbers, ocean paddlers and eager explorers of all ages: If top secret thrills, chills and action are what you seek, look no further. We’re unveiling Highway 1’s most enticing hidden romps along the sea, sand and sky!

These aren’t your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief. Spring is the best time to hit the trail along Highway 1, where incredible hiking terrain meets and stunning coastal scenery, elephant seals, wildflowers—even a shipwreck! Hike like a…

These aren’t your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief. Spring is the best time to hit the trail along Highway 1, where incredible hiking terrain meets and stunning coastal scenery, elephant seals, wildflowers—even a shipwreck! Hike like a…

On California’s Central Coast stretch of Highway 1, a low-key exploration of wineries, restaurants and nature.

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.

Located roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo County unspools for more than 80 miles along California’s Central Coast.

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.

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.