What: Free hiking and mountain biking maps and trail maintenance days When: Year-round Reservation Required: None required Volunteers are welcome year round to help build, restore and maintain hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. All work day events and classes are well organized by the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers group, […]
[…]If, however, you want to explore more in any given area, check out the destination-specific maps at the end of each section. And if you want a single map detailing all of the best things to see on your drive, look at our “Discovery Route” map.Now turn the ignition, roll […]
[…]postsState Parks #WinterWildlifeWonders campaignAd Templates – add your logoItineraries & MapsBest of Highway 1 Wildlife – Avila Beach Oceano/Nipomo CambriaCayucosEdna Valley & Arroyo Grande ValleyLos Osos BaywoodSan Simeon & Ragged PointEblast for Lodging to ShareLA Times articleSF GateStory StudioMap mini storyButterfly mini storySea Star award mini storyRelated landing pages:Wildlife Map page Wildlife Viewing TipsCoastal […]
Highway 1 is an excellent destination for electric vehicle drivers. With several electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on the route, explore ten small towns on a single charge. Planning ahead is important for any electric vehicle road trip and can add time onto your travel itinerary. For this reason, Highway […]
Looking to add some color to your life? Discover Central Coast wildflowers in all their natural beauty. A variety of wildflowers bloom along Highway 1 each spring, including Brittlebrush, poppies, bluebells, lupine, sand verbena and evening primrose. You could spend all day meandering meadows, trails and coastal bluffs: there’s no […]
With 100 miles of Pacific coastline, our stretch of Highway 1 boasts abundant sea life including marine mammals, tide pools, and kelp forests. What’s more, 50 of those miles are protected under federal, state and/or local law — the most in all of California. The result? A wildlife wonderland that […]
With temperate weather and an abundance of agriculture, coastal San Luis Obispo County boasts legendary farmers’ markets, every day, all year long. While produce, fish, meats and cheeses are available for purchase, purveyors also bring spices, honeys, seedlings and flowers. What’s more, Central Coast farmers’ markets bring more than fresh […]
Monarch Butterfly Groves What’s orange and black and flutters all over? Western Monarch butterflies, of course! Like birds, these jewel-toned beauties migrate twice per year. While other butterfly species can handle chilly winters, Monarchs aren’t able to survive in cold northern climates. To warm their wings, these fascinating insects overwinter […]
[…]View more than 52 color photographs representing seven California’s regions, you’ll also view maps and essays. Grab a refreshment and enjoy a related talk presented by the California Native Plant Society at the exhibit’s launch event, March 29 fro 5:30-7:30 p.m. Carrizo Plains A day trip to northern San Luis […]
[…]off Ontario Road, then extend to the Irish Hills via Filipponi Road. Mountain bike bells and trail maps are available at both entrances.Lopez Lake Mountain Bike TrailsAbove and around the perimeter of Lopez Lake, 15 miles of mountain bike trails welcome riders of all abilities. These trails frange in difficulty […]
