Things To Do

With their many miles of untouched coastline, beaches, forests — even a castle! — San Simeon and Ragged Point offer a wealth of spectacular family-friendly destinations. The parks here are wide-open for exploring and discovery. Ascend the “enchanted hilltop” of Hearst Castle to follow the footsteps of media…

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.

Biddle Regional Park is a San Luis Obispo County Park located in the Arroyo Grande Valley at 3500 Lopez Drive.

Travel the route that hugs the California coast, providing access to austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean.

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.

From the mountain's 640-foot summit, you can view the Morro Bay Estuary, the sand spit, and the hills of nearby Montaña de Oro.

Black Lake Trail in the Arroyo Grande Valley is a 2 mile, easy to moderate hike out and back. 

A 3.4 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the coastal bluffs, passing tide pools, beaches and a scenic rocky coastline

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

The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

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.