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Pacific Motel Cayucos
What’s New on Highway 1 | Spring & Summer 2026

From cutting-edge culinary hotspots to newly-minted stays and revamped roadside destinations, Highway 1 is brimming with novelty.

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Highway 1 Road Trip Itinerary: The Ultimate Central Coast California Guide

Plan the ultimate Highway 1 road trip from Ragged Point to Edna Valley. Discover the best stops, scenic drives, beaches,…

Cayucos Tidepools
Hidden Secrets of Highway 1: Capture the Coast Through Your Lens

From breathtaking ocean views coveted by nature photographers of all levels to sunny beachside photo opps ready for family smiles,…

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Insider Tips to Leave Routine in the Rearview: 5 Ways to Explore California’s Highway 1 Road Trip

Our unique stretch of Highway 1 along the California coast is more than the famous overlooks. Between rugged cliffs and…

Cayucos Dog Beach Surfing
Why Highway 1 is Better Midweek

Road trip California’s iconic coastal route without the crowds Sunday through Thursday https://youtu.be/UuZmgVqjaxU?si=540p3T9YF4l6g5VpMost travelers assume weekends are the best time…

Hearst Castle Neptune Pool
From AARP: 5 Scenic Spring Road Trips

From Erin Gifford at AARPSpring can be a great time for a road trip, with mild weather, colorful flowers, and breathtaking…

Highway 1 After Dark: Coastal California’s Dazzling Stargazing Spots

Discover 10 Brilliant Viewing Points Where Crashing Waves Meet Starry Skies As twilight falls along coastal Highway 1, stars spark…

8 Spring Selfies Along Highway 1

Snap a stellar selfie along Highway 1! Whether you’re a photo-happy traveler with an eye for picking the right filter…

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Cambria Bench
Instagram-Worthy Hikes On Highway 1

Your Highway 1 Road Trip Guide to the Most Photogenic Trails Ready to fill your Instagram feed with jaw-dropping coastal…

Cayucos Beach Bums Wine
Top 6 Reasons you Should Plan Your Highway 1 Road Trip Vacation

Vacation days were made to be enjoyed! Spend your hard-earned days off along Highway 1.

Cayucos beach and pier
3 of Fodor’s Best Road Trip Highlights are on the SLO CAL Stretch of Highway 1

Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road…

Biplane ride over Oceano & Pismo Beach, CA
Choose Your Highway 1’s Hidden Secrets Adventure Style

Cliff-climbers, ocean paddlers and eager explorers of all ages: If top secret thrills, chills and action are what you seek,…

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
SLO County is Home to 5 of the 9 Most Underrated Stops on PCH

Pick up a rental car from LA, roll back the sunroof, and get ready to enjoy these less-traveled PCH highlights—all…

Grow Where You Go: 5 Opportunities For The Open-Minded Along Highway 1

Ever wonder why we call it the Highway 1 “Discovery” Route?Simple: This stretch of 101 miles through coastal San Luis…

8 Spots Along Highway 1 Worth Pulling Over For

With picture-perfect ocean views, history, hiking, biking, and flavor galore, SLO CAL’s stretch of Highway 1 is best experienced with…

Cayucos Tide Pools

Cayucos Tide Pools This locals’- favorite beach in San Luis Obispo County (SLO Cal)  showcases amazing tide pool locations for…

Must See Estero Bluffs

Estero Bluffs State Park Estero Bluffs State Park is located north of Cayucos and west of Highway One from the…

Historic Cass House

Historic Cass House Cass House – In 1875, Cayucos was composed of Captain Cass’ store, warehouse, private dwelling, and wharf, and…

Ragged Point Trail and Beach

The Gateway to Big Sur, The Black Swift Falls Trail Delivers Epic Views Ragged Point, home of the ‘Million Dollar…

Coastal Discovery Center in San Simeon, CA
Coastal Discovery Center

Seals, Plankton, and Sea Creatures, Oh My! Adventure awaits on the Iconic Highway 1 at the Coastal Discovery Center When…

Avila Wine Trail

Avila Wine Trail Nestled beneath the sheltering hills of Point San Luis and the Avila lighthouse, the Avila Wine Trail…

10 Instagram-able Moments

10 Instagram-able moments Repost from SFGate.com It was a crazy winter, but great news for all you California coast sun…

Must See Oceano Train Depot

The Historic Oceano Train Depot The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use and…

Must See SLO Wineries

 Tasting SLO Cal Wineries As you roam the CA Highway 1 Road Trip, you’ll find yourself tasting wines among lush…

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