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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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Los Osos Art
Los Osos Arts & Culture

Los Osos

Los Osos art and culture brings together community art walks, artist galleries, studios and museums to create an enriching and…

Montana de Oro
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Los Osos State Parks and Beaches

Los Osos

With natural splendor to spare, Los Osos boasts two state parks and beaches: Montaña de Oro State Park and the…

Sea Pines Resort
Los Osos-Baywood Park Spa & Wellness Experiences

Los Osos

A spa or wellness experience in Los Osos-Baywood Park is a natural extension of the local experience. Los Osos-Baywood Park…

Spooners Cove
Montaña de Oro State Park

Los Osos

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Tidepool Sea anemone
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: The Complete Visitor Guide

Various

Step into the Monterey Bay Aquarium and feel world on land slip away. Towering kelp forests sway just beyond the…

Whale Photo by Danna Dykstra-Coy
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching

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Few stretches of California coast deliver ocean wildlife encounters as consistently as Monterey Bay. The reason is geological: a submarine…

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Wildflowers
Moonstone Beach

Cambria

Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect…

Blacklake Golf Course Nipomo
Nipomo Golf Courses

Nipomo

Whether you seek lessons from a pro, a putting green, driving range, or just a quiet day on the links,…

Nipomo/Oceano Spa & Massage

Nipomo

Stressed? Nipomo/Oceano spa and massage services await to help you unwind and relax along Highway 1. With a variety of…

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Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map

Oceano

Explore Oceano as part of the Highway 1 Road Trip. 

The Oceano Dunes
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve

Oceano

Walk where both the Chumash and Dunites walked

surfing pismo
Oceano Surfing

Oceano

Whether you're a pro or just starting out, we have the perfect weather and the right wave for you to…

Oceano train station
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Oceano Train Depot

Oceano

A critical historic site for the development of San Luis Obispo County, the Oceano Train Depot now stands as a…

wind surfing, San Simeon
Oceano Wind Sports

Oceano

The winds around Oceano and surrounding beaches offer an excellent chance to take part in wind sports such as windsurfing…

Avila Beach pier
Olde Port Beach

San Luis Obispo

This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis.

Oso Flaco Lake hike in Nipomo along Highway 1
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Oso Flaco Lake

Arroyo Grande

Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake.

Pacific Coast Wine Trail

Cayucos

Enjoy hand-crafted wines from six small producers along the scenic coast

Peacock Farms
Peacock Cellars & Farmstead

Arroyo Grande

Peacock Cellars is a boutique winery, family owned and operated on the Central Coast of California. We specialize in small…

Piedras Blancas Lightstation
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Piedras Blancas Light Station

San Simeon

The Piedras Blancas Light Station stands as a monument to maritime days gone by. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and…

Point San Luis Lighthouse
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Point San Luis Lighthouse

Avila Beach

Founded in 1890, Point San Luis Lighthouse has saved many lives in its time, and remains a beacon over San…

Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA
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San Simeon Activity Map

San Simeon

The stunning natural beauty of San Simeon Cove; the enchantment of a hilltop castle – what a beautiful way to…

San Simeon kayaking
San Simeon Kayaking/Boating

San Simeon

Go out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your kayak!

San Simeon Pier
San Simeon Pier

San Simeon

Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by…

San Simeon Surfing

San Simeon

San Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells.

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