Blog Posts for San Simeon

Seals, Plankton, and Sea Creatures, Oh My! Adventure awaits on the Iconic Highway 1 at the Coastal Discovery Center When you hear San Simeon, the first thing that comes to mind most often is the historic Hearst Castle nestled in the Santa Lucia mountain…

5 Incredible North Coast Beaches Beach it this Summer in Ragged Point, San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos and Los Osos/Baywood Park. Our Stretch of Highway 1 is Open for Business and Wide Open to Roam! It’s summer, time to beat the heat, crowds and traffic and head…

Forget NorCal or SoCal; SLO Cal is where it’s at! By Emily Chiu – BuzzFeed “So, are you from here?” I asked Jonny Ziegler as I alternately writhed and muscled my way into a wetsuit in the parking lot of Pismo Beach.

10 Instagram-able moments Repost from SFGate.com It was a crazy winter, but great news for all you California coast sun seekers: Highway 1 Discovery Route is open and jam-packed with stop after stop of outdoor adventures, pristine beaches, wine tasting, historical activities, fresh seafood,…

 Tasting SLO Cal Wineries As you roam the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route, you’ll find yourself tasting wines among lush rolling vineyards and in beach-front tasting rooms. So get ready to stick around and enjoy the wines and the views.There’s no shortage of delicious wines from the two major appellations…

Scenic Drive: California Central Coast This Blog Originally Appeared Here Thinking about hitting the road with the top down? But wait. A 61-mile stretch of Highway 1 is closed after winter storms crippled the bridge leading into Big Sur. Is there a scenic detour?…

Hidden Gems on Highway One in the Central Coast of CA   This Blog Originally Appeared Here Heading up  the Highway 1 Discovery Route north of Morro Bay just past Villa Creek Road, I discovered a less-traveled hike at the…

11 Reasons You Need To Plan A Trip To Coastal San Luis Obispo County   This Blog Originally Appeared Here By Daisy Barringer Confession: When we hop in our car for a weekend road trip to…

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail   This Blog Originally Appeared Here The CA Highway 1 Discovery Route (H1DR) invites visitors to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at six…

California Coast winter getaways to Morro Bay and realm of North Coast elephant seals This Blog Originally Appeared Here California is one of the most visited states in the US and usually visitors want to spend time in…

California Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature of the Week! Wild Zebras, San Simeon Photo by @Ashbrd ———————– Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your California Highway 1 Discovery Route photos on the …

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Featured Photo Ocean & Stars, San Simeon Photo by Kyle Chidgey‎ Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on our Facebook page or hashtag …

Piedras Blancas Lightstation Go back in time to the lonely and blustery life of the lighthouse keeper with a visit to the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. First lit in 875, to guide ships along the Central Coast of California, the 100-foot-high lighthouse operated for 100 years. In 1975,…

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery The Northern Elephant Seal migrates thousands of miles twice each year, from the open oceans to a land-based rookery, where it breeds, births, molts, and rests between trips. The Piedras Blancas rookery, on Highway 1, seven miles north of San Simeon…

Hearst Castle’s Majestic Tours Hearst Castle – in 1865, George Hearst, a wealthy miner, purchased 40,000-acres of ranchland that included the Mexican Ranchos of Piedras Blancas, San Simeon and Santa Rosa. In 1919, his only son, William Randolph Hearst, inherited the land from his mother, Phoebe…

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Golden Coast Photo by Alma Ortega Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on our Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram to get discovered! We will feature a new…

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Big Sur Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on our Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram to get discovered! We will feature a new photo every week…

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Discovery Route in Coastal SLO County and Find Your Perfect Spot Coastal Hikes with Pristine Vistas, State Parks and Recreational Lakes, Wine Trails and Coastal Bluffs, or Historic Dunes and Gentle Coastal Peaks, Take your Pick! As summer turns to…