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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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  • Main Street in Cambria

    Main Street in Cambria

    Cambria
    People come from around the world to visit the shops in Cambria. Our vibrant artist community includes designers, artists, craftspeople and you will find special treasures you will not see anywhere else.
  • Malene Wines

    Malene Wines

    San Luis Obispo
    Crafted with uncompromising viticultural and winemaking techniques, Malene is a testament to the intentional dedication to rosé that is in every bottle. We can think of no better way to share Malene on tap with our friends who love rosé than in our ’69 Airstream mobile tasting room. Reflective of…
  • Mallagh Landing

    Mallagh Landing

    Avila Beach
    Mallagh's Landing in Avila Beach is commonly referred to as Pirate's Cove, but the Mallagh Landing name is more accurate given the history of the land.
  • ManRock Brewing Company

    ManRock Brewing Company

    Grover Beach
    We are a microbrewery - come visit us in our tasting room and enjoy what we've made!
  • Mason Bar & Kitchen

    Mason Bar & Kitchen

    Arroyo Grande
    The building occupied by Mason Bar & Kitchen was once JJ’s Market, an institution on Branch Street in the Arroyo Grande Village. When the market went out of business, the owners of Mason Bar decided to upcycle the old building as a restaurant and bar. At the entrance,…
  • Mermaid Rock Soap Company

    Mermaid Rock Soap Company

    Cayucos
    The sweetest little shop of handmade artisan bath products inside the Pier View Suites building on North Ocean Ave.
  • Monarch Dunes Golf Course

    Monarch Dunes Golf Course

    Nipomo
    Monarch Dunes features both the award-winning championship "Old Course" as well as the newly opened 12-hole Challenge Course, both designed by Damian Pascuzzo & Steve Pate.
  • Montello Tasting Room

    Montello Tasting Room

    Cambria
    Established in 2014, owners Lorraine Montello and her son Garrett Spaulding have always believed that fresh California olive oil and aged Italian balsamic vinegar should be accessible
  • Moonstone Cellars

    Moonstone Cellars

    Cambria
    Come savor wines in the pines and sip by the sea!
  • Moonstone Day Spa

    Moonstone Day Spa

    Cambria
    The Moonstone Day Spa reflects the gifts of nature, which are abound in Cambria.
  • Morro Bay Estuary

    Morro Bay Estuary

    Morro Bay
    Morro Bay was designated a state estuary in 1994 and an “estuary of national significance” in 1995 as a result of a tireless community-based effort to protect this precious resource.
  • Mozzi’s Saloon

    Mozzi’s Saloon

    Cambria
    Named the Best Dive Bar in California by Trip Savvy, Mozzi’s Saloon has been Cambria's hot spot for wild nights since 1866. This is one of California’s early cowboy bars, originally visited by rancheros and ropers who lived and traveled along the coast.
  • Mr. Ricks

    Mr. Ricks

    Avila Beach
    Even along the paradise road of Highway 1, it’s rare to find a bar and grill as close to the ocean as Mr. Ricks in Avila Beach. In fact, Mr. Ricks is the only full bar on the Promenade in Avila Beach. This is the ideal place to…
  • Museum of Natural History Morro Bay State Park Stewardship Travel Logo

    Museum of Natural History Morro Bay State Park

    Morro Bay
    The Museum features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits especially created for the Morro Bay site. 
  • Mustang Waterpark

    Mustang Waterpark

    Arroyo Grande
    Mustang Waterpark offers safe, family water fun, excitement and relaxation for all ages!
  • Mystery Thrill Seekers

    Mystery Thrill Seekers

    Cambria
    A "who did it" scavenger hunt played on a smart phone.
  • Nest Spa at El Colibri

    Nest Spa at El Colibri

    Cambria
    The Colibri Spa is tucked away in a private corner on the top floor of the hotel. Our petite luxurious Spa is complete with two private treatment rooms, an outdoor Jacuzzi, two steam rooms, and separate bathrooms, showers and locker rooms.
  • Nipomo Native Garden

    Nipomo Native Garden

    Nipomo
    The Nipomo Native Garden has undertaken the restoration to native habitat of a twelve acre portion of Nipomo Regional Park.