Things To Do

"Every piece of litter you remove reveals something beautiful..."

A trekker’s paradise, Avila Beach boasts a wide variety of hikes and trails, from challenging to casual.

With its mild, sunny weather, rugged beauty and beachside location, Los Osos-Baywood has all the right conditions for a day at the park.

Join us for kids activities and storytime with hands-on interaction with tide pool animals and aquarium exploration.

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon offers some of the most sought-after cycling in the world.

When you spend a valuable hour or two collecting marine debris and litter with friends, family, or on your own, you help protect wildlife and make a difference with your visit.

The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship. 

Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.

The historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo transports visitors back to the time of vaqueros, ranchos and Mexican land grants.

The Elfin Forest supports more than 200 species of plants, as well as 110 kinds of birds, 22 species of mammals, and 13 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Find Elephant Seals on the beach, just off Highway 1. The rookery is easily accessible, free, and open to the public, year-round.

The majestic Estero Bluffs State Park allows visitors to explore the landscape and beaches on the northern end of Cayucos.

For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle, and head out any of coastal San Luis Obispo County’s hundreds of hiking trails.

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.

The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties. 

The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties.

With its extravagant antiquities, architecture, and heritage, Hearst Castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Plan your visit today.

The site is part of an Audubon Nature Preserve, featuring a vegetative restoration project and access trails to monarchs and other scenic areas within the preserve.