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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  • Avila Beach Hiking Stewardship Travel Logo

    Avila Beach Hiking

    Avila Beach
    A trekker’s paradise, Avila Beach boasts a wide variety of hikes and trails, from challenging to casual.
  • Best Parks in Los Osos-Baywood Stewardship Travel Logo
    With its mild, sunny weather, rugged beauty and beachside location, Los Osos-Baywood has all the right conditions for a day at the park.
  • Biking Ragged Point and San Simeon
    The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon offers some of the most sought-after cycling in the world.
  • Cambria Beach Free Stewardship Cleanup Kit & Tote Bag Gift Stewardship Travel Logo
    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.
  • Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Stewardship Travel Logo
    Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.
  • Dana Adobe Stewardship Travel Logo

    Dana Adobe

    Nipomo
    The historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo transports visitors back to the time of vaqueros, ranchos and Mexican land grants.
  • Elephant Seals of San Simeon Stewardship Travel Logo
    Find Elephant Seals on the beach, just off Highway 1. The rookery is easily accessible, free, and open to the public, year-round.
  • Estero Bluffs State Park Stewardship Travel Logo
    The majestic Estero Bluffs State Park allows visitors to explore the landscape and beaches on the northern end of Cayucos.
  • Family Friendly Things to Do
    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.
  • Farm to Table Near Highway 1 Stewardship Travel Logo
    The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.
  • Hearst Castle Stewardship Travel Logo

    Hearst Castle

    San Simeon
    With its extravagant antiquities, architecture, and heritage, Hearst Castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Plan your visit today.
  • Monarch Butterfly Groves on Highway 1 Stewardship Travel Logo
    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.
  • Preserves, Estuaries and Sanctuaries on Highway 1
    Find thousands of acres of protected open space, both on land and at sea. These estuaries, preserves, and sanctuaries are home to abundant wildlife.
  • San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Stewardship Travel Logo
    The mission of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate zones of the world and to provide opportunities for education, recreation, conservation and research. 
  • Sea Otter Spotting Stewardship Travel Logo

    Sea Otter Spotting

    Morro Bay
    Cute, furry, and playful, Southern Sea Otters make their homes just offshore along the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1. Sea otters are native to the north Pacific Ocean, with Monterey Bay, Big Sur, and the Central Coast as hubs of activity.
  • Spooner Ranch House at Montaña de Oro State Park Stewardship Travel Logo
    In 1892, Alden B. Spooner, Jr. built this ranch house overlooking the sea.
  • The Sweet Springs Nature Preserve Stewardship Travel Logo
    Located at the meeting of freshwater run-off and the saltwater ocean, the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve is a jewel of natural Los Osos. At 32 acres, the preserve is owned by the Morro Coast Audubon Society and includes hiking trails, interpretive signs, footbridges, and memorial benches. Local and migratory…
  • Things to Do in Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley Stewardship Travel Logo
    Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley offer a range of activities across a landscape of vineyards, farmland and rugged wilderness. From world class wine tasting and family friendly lake sports to historic sites and antiquing, you’ll never run out of great things to do in this pastoral California playground. If you’re…