Things To Do 6 - Highway 1 Road Trip

Tide Pools and Sea Life of San Simeon

San Simeon

The stretch of coastline along San Simeon sees some of the most diverse sea life of all of Highway 1. Here, whales spout and breach within full view of the San Simeon Pier at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Dolphins’ dorsal fins dip in and out of the…

W.R. Hearst State Beach

San Simeon

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach provides the scenery, sand, and surf for an ideal beach day on Highway 1. This beach once bustled as a whaling outpost, and later as a port for receiving antiquities to adorn W.R. Hearst’s hilltop estate.

Whale Watching on the Whale Trail

When it comes to whale watching, the Central Coast boasts an embarrassment of riches, especially along the Highway 1 Road Trip. Here, whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals and seabirds play within full view of the shoreline.

Wildflowers on Highway 1

Cambria

Brittlebrush, poppies, bluebells, lupine, sand verbena, and evening primrose are just a handful of the incredible wildflowers that bloom on the Central Coast.

A Little Love Bridal

Cambria

Let us give you the relaxing experience every bride deserves when planning her special day.

Activity Map ~ Highway 1 Road Trip

See the sights and highlights along the Highway 1 Road Trip! Featuring 101 miles of adventure, the route stretches from the scenic coastline in Ragged Point south through the agricultural communities of Oceano and Nipomo.

Arcadian Adventures

San Luis Obispo

Our mission is to provide our guests with bespoke itineraries of outdoor activities led by our dedicated guides.

Arroyo Laguna Beach

San Simeon

Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast.

Beach Access Points

Cambria

Cambria has several beach access points located throughout town.

Big Sur National Scenic Byway

Big Sur

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.

Black Hand Cellars

Cambria

Our vineyard, Torie Ranch, is located on the west side of San Miguel with nearly 3 acres planted in the Estrella River and French clones of Syrah.

Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas

San Simeon

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.

Cambria Antique Shops & Art

Cambria

Main Street Antiquing in Cambria

Cambria Christmas Market

Cambria

The Cambria Christmas Market features open-air stalls selling glühwein (hot mulled wine), traditional German foods, local vendors, and live entertainment.