Things To Do

What’s black and white and visible from Highway 1? Believe it or not, zebras are a common sight for drivers passing Hearst Castle, between San Simeon and Ragged Point. The gorgeously striped species is native to Africa, but the herd here descends from zebras in William Randolph…

Coastal tasting room inside the Historic Sebastian's Deli, down the hill from Hearst Castle.

The Heritage House was built in the late 1800's. Records show that the house was sold to Charles A. Pitkin in 1895. In 1906 the house was sold to Dr. H.S. Walters and was known as "Dr. Walter's Sanatorium."

The Great Blue Herons and the Great and Snowy Egrets roost all year at the Rookery, located near the entrance of the Central Coast Natural History Museum. 

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…

High Ridge Trail passes a series of steep canyons east of Lopez Lake along a fire ridge. 

Highway 1 loves its four-legged visitors! With one of the mildest, most temperate climates in the West, the great outdoors of our stretch of Highway 1 beg to be discovered. That means outside restaurant patios, parks, beaches, wineries, hiking trails and more, just right for quality time with Fido. The…

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

Beginning at the forested seaside town of Cambria, where houses are built on stilts to mimic the stately pines that surround them, pick up scenic Highway 46 for a long and leisurely drive. 

Find yourself on a hike in either of these two scenic valleys where sunshine, vineyard views, and cool coastal breezes make for perfect conditions.

Sweeping coastal views and a temperate climate make hiking the trails in and around Cayucos a must-do. Ready to hit the trail?

A hiker’s paradise, Los Osos lies in a valley at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Trails of all lengths span beaches, creeks, mountains, and bluffs.

A hike across the varied trails of Oceano or Nipomo means wildlife, peaceful lagoons, abundant native plants, and views of the Pacific coastline.

Hiking along the Highway 1 Discovery Route showcases the diversity of this abundant place. From Ragged Point to Nipomo, each corner of coastal SLO CAL has its own distinctive flora, fauna, and history.

Whether your preferred hike involves a view of the coastline, country or mountains, you will have no problem finding a path that matches your skill level and desired scenery.

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

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

The Dana-Powers House and Kaleidscope Inn in Nipomom