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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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  • Things to do in Cambria Stewardship Travel Logo

    Things to do in Cambria

    Cambria
    The coastal town of Cambria blends seaside fun with elegant appeal. Nestled along Highway 1 where pine trees meet the Pacific, you’ll find a range of activities to enjoy, from wine tasting to horseback riding. Top things to do in Cambria include hiking, sightseeing, dining and shopping—but there’s…
  • Things to do in Cayucos Stewardship Travel Logo

    Things to do in Cayucos

    Cayucos
    Looking for fun things to do in Cayucos? This beautiful coastal town features plenty of exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy. From hiking and dining to antique shopping and pier fishing, Cayucos is a relaxing coastal escape with laid back charm to spare. Whether you’re a surfer, hiker…
  • Things to do in Los Osos Baywood Stewardship Travel Logo

    Things to do in Los Osos Baywood

    Los Osos
    Looking for the best things to do in Los Osos Baywood? With hiking, tidepooling and oceanfront dining on the roster, there’s never a dull moment along Highway 1’s scenic back bay. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, this overnight itinerary is your roadmap to the best things to do in…
  • Things to do in Oceano/Nipomo Stewardship Travel Logo

    Things to do in Oceano/Nipomo

    Oceano
    Looking for fun things to do in Oceano/Nipomo? Home to scenic dunes and great casual dining, this serene coastal oasis is one of Highway 1’s best kept secrets. Motor across the beach by day and take in live theater by night—It’s all on the roster. Ready to get out there?…
  • Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cayucos Stewardship Travel Logo

    Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cayucos

    Cayucos
    With 100 miles of Pacific coastline, our stretch of Highway 1 boasts abundant sea life including marine mammals, tide pools, and kelp forests.
  • W.R. Hearst State Beach Stewardship Travel Logo

    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 Stewardship Travel Logo

    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.
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    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.
  • Wine Country Biking Stewardship Travel Logo

    Wine Country Biking

    Arroyo Grande
    The most scenic way to experience wine country is from the saddle of a bicycle. In the Edna Valley, enjoy the ride of your life.
  • Audubon Sweet Springs Nature Preserve Stewardship Travel Logo

    Audubon Sweet Springs Nature Preserve

    Los Osos
    Trails lead among Monterey Cypress and eucalyptus to two freshwater ponds, and around a salt marsh to the edge of Morro Bay.
  • Be an iNaturalist with the Cayucos Land Conservancy Stewardship Travel Logo

    Be an iNaturalist with the Cayucos Land Conservancy

    Cayucos
    Did you know that the Cayucos Land Conservancy sponsors a Citizen/Scientist Project on iNaturalist to catalog all plant and animal life found at Estero Bluffs State Park?
  • Big Fish, Little Fish at Central Coast Aquarium Stewardship Travel Logo

    Big Fish, Little Fish at Central Coast Aquarium

    Avila Beach
    Join us for kids activities and storytime with hands-on interaction with tide pool animals and aquarium exploration.
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    Central Coast Aquarium

    Avila Beach
    The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship. 
  • El Moro Elfin Forest Docent-Led Nature Walks Stewardship Travel Logo

    El Moro Elfin Forest Docent-Led Nature Walks

    Los Osos
    The Elfin Forest supports more than 200 species of plants, as well as 110 kinds of birds, 22 species of mammals, and 13 species of reptiles and amphibians.
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Docent Nature Walk Stewardship Travel Logo

    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Docent Nature Walk

    Cambria
    The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties. 
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Monthly Work Day Stewardship Travel Logo

    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Monthly Work Day

    Cambria
    The Ranch is far from the largest of coastal ecosystems, but packs more biological diversity into a confined area than many larger properties.
  • Free Online Trail Maps & Trail Work Volunteer Days Stewardship Travel Logo

    Free Online Trail Maps & Trail Work Volunteer Days

    San Luis Obispo County
    Visitors and local residents alike are invited to download free trail maps throughout the San Luis Obispo and the HWY 1 Discovery Route
  • Museum of Natural History Morro Bay State Park Stewardship Travel Logo

    Museum of Natural History Morro Bay State Park

    Morro Bay
    The Museum features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits especially created for the Morro Bay site.