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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Hearst Castle

Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Cambria
    This trail passes through Fern Canyon, crosses Fern Drive and dead ends in a chaparral near Highway 1.
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Docent Nature Walk Stewardship Travel Logo

    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Docent Nature Walk

    Cambria
    The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties. 
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Monthly Work Day Stewardship Travel Logo

    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Monthly Work Day

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

    Gardens at Cambria Pines Lodge

    Cambria
    Photography of the grounds and gardens is encouraged, so if you are looking for ideas for your garden, please stop by Cambria Pines Lodge and be inspired.
  • GOWA Boutique

    GOWA Boutique

    Cambria
    GOWA was founded by Christopher & Dinah Lee
  • Grace and Raven

    Grace and Raven

    Cambria
    Grace and Raven Co., is a clothing boutique, salon, and photo studio located in Cambria. It’s is the effort of two sisters, Jessica and Rachel, who decided to go into business together. They chose Cambria because of our family roots coming from a multigenerational ranching family. Rachel had been a…
  • Hardie Park

    Hardie Park

    Cayucos
    A fun place to hold your next family event in Cayucos!
  • Harmony Cellars Winery

    Harmony Cellars Winery

    Harmony
    From buttery Chardonnays to crisp Pinot Gris, spicy Zinfandels and inky Petite Sirahs, Harmony Cellars has a wine to please any palate. 
  • Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

    Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

    Harmony
    Blink and you’ll miss it … the tiny town of Harmony
  • Harmony Glassworks

    Harmony Glassworks

    Harmony
    Set in the heart of rural San Luis Obispo County, California lies Harmony.
  • Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony
    The Harmony Headlands trail offer spectacular, panoramic ocean views
  • Hearst Castle Evening Tours

    Hearst Castle Evening Tours

    San Simeon
    The Hearst Castle Evening Tour allows you to view  this historic California mansion in the twilight hours
  • Hearst Castle Holidays

    Hearst Castle Holidays

    San Simeon
    Hearst Castle brings to life his love of all things Christmas, and invites you to join in the spirit of the season!
  • Hearst Ranch Winery

    Hearst Ranch Winery

    San Simeon
    Coastal tasting room inside the Historic Sebastian's Deli, down the hill from Hearst Castle.
  • High Camp Wines

    High Camp Wines

    San Miguel
    In 2022, High Camp Wines was born from a family with generations of farming and ranching in its legacy, with a new focus on handcrafting high-quality wines atop its hilltop haven in the idyllic terroir of the Estrella District of the Paso Robles AVA. High Camp seeks to attract wine…
  • Highway 1 Zebra Viewing

    Highway 1 Zebra Viewing

    San Simeon
    Traveling the winding ranch road to Hearst Castle, guests once passed through fenced fields populated with many species of exotic wild animals
  • Historic Cemetery

    Historic Cemetery

    Cambria
    The Cambria Community Cemetery officially know as the Cambria Cemetery District, truly the only California cemetery in the pines by the sea.
  • Historic Cemetery

    Historic Cemetery

    Cayucos
    Situated on the east side of Ocean Boulevard, in a little valley is the town of Cayucos’s only cemetery.