[…]Interpretation and Education Award. The Highway 1 Road Trip (H1DR) worked with the CDC to create the Whale Trail Program and to create a video dedicated to sea life and tidepool education, which earned H1DR the 2021 Sea Star Award from the MBNMS Foundation. Stop by the Coastal Discovery Center […]
[…]time for sightings. The new interpretive sign at the end of the pier is an official spot on the Whale Trail. When the ocean is calm, you can spot tail flukes and dorsal fins. Big splashes may indicate a whale has just breached. Notice the shape of whale blows: gray whales are […]
[…]charter service utilizes passenger vans, buses and limousines to accommodate any size group. Whether the outing includes wine tasting, distillery tasting, wine festival or other event, SLO Safe Ride is on call to provide a reliable ride for all. Sidecar Wine Tours One of the most exciting and fun ways […]
[…]watching presents another opportunity to glimpse sea life off the coast in Cayucos. Check out the Whale Trail sign at the entrance to the Cayucos Pier for plenty of information on what to look for and when. Gray whales are the most common species to be seen migrating offshore. In […]
[…]too can embark on your own Season of Coastal Discovery rife with amazing animal surprises. Feeling the call of the wild? Let’s hoof it to Highway 1 with these surprising wildlife viewing secrets: 1. Expect the Unexpected From A to Zebra, you won’t believe your eyesZebras in San Simeon? You […]
[…]it’s time to kayak back in time to a historic lighthouse, watch fishermen haul in the catch of the day at the Harford Pier or sink into soothing bubbles at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. You earned it! Oceano & Nipomo Traverse an otherworldly dunescape in Oceano/Nipomo. Trek the Dunes Preserve […]
[…]Highway 1 for the ultimate road trip? We sure are. With so many incredible stops to explore along the way, the breadth of ideas could make your head spin! Thankfully, we’re always here to help you navigate the road ahead (and it is a beautiful road, indeed). From daydreaming up […]
[…]and take in a 360-degree view of the valley. Read More Quarry Trail – The Quarry Trail skirts the southern flank of Cerro Cabrillo, past the rubble piles of an abandoned quarry site used for road construction in the 1950s. Read More San Simeon Cove – The trail leading out to the point is […]
[…]mile long, the boardwalk is a flat, manageable walk that affords wildlife viewing galore. In fact, the Whale Trail organization has identified Moonstone Beach as one of the best destinations on the West Coast for viewing whales. Take a moment to sit on one of the boardwalk’s numerous benches and […]
[…]San Luis Obispo County offers a treasure trove of opportunities to see whales migrating offshore. The Whale Trail organization identifies prime West Coast whale-watching locations, and ten are in San Luis Obispo County alone. (That’s more than any other county in California.) Find a Whale Trail sign from Oceano to […]
[…]Vineyard, Harmony Cellars, Cayucos Cellars, Chateau Margene and Cuatro Dias. Whale Trail – Along the Whale Trail in Cambria, you’ll view one of our nation’s most spectacular marine protected areas. See more than 34 species of marine mammals from land. Search for the heart-shaped blows of gray whales, tall dorsal […]
[…]or kayak to explore the Back Bay in Baywood. This is also an excellent spot for bird watching. The Whale Trail You’ll find a place on land to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at many H1DR beaches thanks to the new Whale Trail sites. […]
[…]Station encourages wonder, but why not kayak into a secret beach with a guide before hiking up to the lighthouse? Either way, just by visiting your entry fee helps provide stewardship and preserves this historic landmark! Engaging with locals, you can’t help but fall in love with this remarkable place […]
The majestic Estero Bluffs State Park allows visitors to explore the landscape and beaches on the northern end of Cayucos. Whether hiking the four miles of trail, watching whales, birds or tidepools, everyone is invited to enjoy this precious stretch of unspoiled California coastline. Explore Estero Bluffs State Park Estero […]
[…]spent at uncrowded Estero Bluffs State Park in Cayucos. Find the park’s serene bluffs perched at the northern end of Cayucos, a laid back surf town. Here, coastal birdlife flourishes and time moves a little slower. Beachcomb along the sand, look for offshore whales during migration season or go searching […]
[…]Preserve Home to some of the most widely accessible hiking trails in the area, the Pismo Preserve welcomes an incredible cast of wildflowers each Spring. Behold vast patches of yellow, purple and orange emblazoned across Pacific-facing mountains that cascade down to the surf below. Encompassing 880 acres of land and […]
[…]for every traveler’s unique style and preferences – all within a close proximity to one another. The goal is to convey that you can see Hearst Castle, visit a stunning vista, drink amazing wines – all in one day! Landing Page URLLead Generations MapMap Sign-Up Landing PageSmall Towns, Big Wine […]
[…]marine sanctuary, this world treasure spans from Marin County to Cambria: about 276 miles altogether. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, covering 6,094 square miles and plunging 12,743 feet. As such, it is the largest US national marine sanctuary — larger than Yellowstone […]
[…]to access scenic Moonstone Beach from the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve by walking 1.8 miles from the northernmost entrance north along Windsor Boulevard. Cambria hikes are full of exciting surprises, including incredible wildlife and sightseeing opportunities. Learn more about the best trails available at Fiscalini Ranch including hikes perfect for first-timers, […]
[…]and blossom in rapid succession can be seen in the area. To check for timing of a superbloom, the Theodore Payne Foundation has a wildflower hotline that is updated each Monday morning from March through June. Call (818) 768-1802 and select extension 7. While the Carrizo Plain is most famous […]
