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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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  • Stolo Family Winery

    Stolo Family Winery

    Cambria
    Just minutes from Main Street in downtown Cambria, two miles up scenic Santa Rosa Creek Road, visitors find a restored farmhouse that sits at the base of a sun-kissed nine-acre vineyard.
  • Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Cambria
    The Strawberry Canyon trail is a large loop.  It is a secluded trail where you walk among towering pines.
  • Sub Sea Tours & Kayaks

    Sub Sea Tours & Kayaks

    Morro Bay
    Take a dive without getting wet! Enjoy the above-water and underwater views that only Sub-Sea Tours and Morro Bay can provide.
  • Sweet Springs Saloon

    Sweet Springs Saloon

    Los Osos
    Named after the natural area at the edge of Los Osos-Baywood Park’s back bay, Sweet Springs Saloon is a favorite bar with the locals. Residents call it “Sweeties,” and it lives up to its name as a sweet spot for stiff drinks and live entertainment. A classic dive…
  • Swinging Bridge

    Swinging Bridge

    Arroyo Grande
    The only one of its kind in California, it is in the middle of town in an area known as "The Village"
  • Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    San Luis Obispo
    Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, located on 125 acres of meadows and forests in the lush Avila Valley, is consistently voted one of the Top 10 Mineral Springs Resorts and Spas.
  • Talley Farms

    Talley Farms

    Arroyo Grande
    Talley Farms is the quintessential family farm, based in the Arroyo Grande Valley, on California’s Central Coast.
  • Talley Vineyards

    Talley Vineyards

    Arroyo Grande
    The goal is to produce distinctive wines of consistently high quality that best express the unique character of each of the Talley family's six vineyard sites in the two valleys
  • Tangent

    Tangent

    San Luis Obispo
    Offering fresh, crisp, and vibrant wines of pure varietal character, Tangent is the first California winery to focus solely on  alternative white wines.
  • The Hoosegow Jailhouse

    The Hoosegow Jailhouse

    Arroyo Grande
    The tiny one-room jailhouse over-looking downtown Arroyo Grande from Le Point Street is known as the Hoosegow.
  • The Paddleboard Company

    The Paddleboard Company

    Morro Bay
    The Paddleboard Company in Morro Bay is available to bring boards, gear, instructors and guides to visitors at Baywood Park or Morro Bay launch spots for tours and rentals.
  • The Place on PCH Arts Co-Op

    The Place on PCH Arts Co-Op

    Oceano
    Creative inspiration runs wild at “The Place” - Oceano’s arts co-op on Hwy 1.
  • The Rock

    The Rock

    San Luis Obispo
    Since 1988, SLO Brew has contributed to Highway 1’s craft beer scene as well as its music scene. The old SLO Brew location in downtown San Luis Obispo served pints of its beer and welcomed bands and musicians from far and wide to play its storied stage. Today,…
  • Therapy by the Sea

    Therapy by the Sea

    Cambria
    We invite you to relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize your body and spirit at our unique day spa. 
  • There Does Not Exist

    There Does Not Exist

    San Luis Obispo
    Yes, it’s a bizarre name, but There Does Not Exist isn’t your standard brewery. Case in point: the brewery’s location. Near the edge of Edna Valley off Suburban Road in San Luis Obispo, There Does Not Exist stands, unmarked, in an industrial park. (It begs the question: does…
  • Tiber Canyon Ranch

    Tiber Canyon Ranch

    San Luis Obispo
    Visit the ranch and taste its olive oil. Tiber Canyon Ranch is open by appointment, and a call the day before would be appreciated.
  • Timbre Winery

    Timbre Winery

    Arroyo Grande
    TIMBRE (pronounced TAM·ber or TIM·ber) is the “color” of music.
  • Toast Tours

    Toast Tours

    Paso Robles
    An exciting, fun filled full-day experience making the most of your time in California’s stunning Central Coast.