Things To Do

On the menu here, you’ll find culinary treasures specific to the Central Coast like Santa Maria Style BBQ, tri-tip and fresh-caught rock cod.

Restaurants in San Simeon combine fresh Central Coast ingredients with locally-caught seafood, stunning Pacific Ocean views and a diverse array of cuisines. Enjoy a variety of flavors in San Simeon, including fresh-caught fare, farm-to-table, pub grub, Mexican dishes and more. Home to world famous Hearst Castle, a visit to San…

Wine country weddings are scenic, memorable and incredibly romantic. Thanks to year-round sunny weather and an array of unique venues nestled among the vines, find dream wine country wedding venues all along Highway 1 and beyond. From breathtaking ranches and rustic barns strung with twinkle lights to the grandeur of…

Coastal San Luis Obispo County indulges in any excuse to throw a party. These festivals get to the heart of what the Central Coast is all about: good food, good friends, and good vibes.

For a beginners path, great for kids, try the Bob Jones Trail. Or visit Central Coast Outdoors for more recommendations.  

Montana de Oro has some of the best mountain biking on the central coast, with multiple trails ranging from beginner to expert.

An all-time favorite cycling route, Highway 1 offers spectacular views and challenging climbs with great restaurants, wineries and attractions along the way.

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon offers some of the most sought-after cycling in the world.

Ideal climate, terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Flyway makes the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 one of the finest birding regions in the world.

The area is a family-friendly, natural playground for anyone who likes to ride — or anyone who wants to learn. Surfers, bodyboarders and skimboarders find plenty of space to play in the beaches south of the Pismo Pier.

The Bob Jones Trail is the "City to the Sea" bike trail

Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation

The Cambria Discovery Route highlights 24 points of interest along the northern coast of San Luis Obispo County. 

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.

With an ever-changing landscape and breathtaking views, Cambria is ideal for avid road cyclists. Anticipate two major climbs, some steep descents and rolling hills with some flats.

When it comes to Cambria hiking trails, you’ll find deep pine forests, coastal bluffs, and famous boardwalks - find moonstones and hidden treasures.

Built into one of Cambria’s oldest homes, the Guthrie-Bianchini House, this museum stands right downtown in Cambria’s East Village.

Shamel Park in Cambria to the Cayucos Pier is a fun tour that meanders down the uncrowded North Coast.