Things To Do

A trekker’s paradise, Avila Beach boasts a wide variety of hikes and trails, from challenging to casual.

California’s Central Coast beckons travelers seeking the best outdoor activities Highway 1 has to offer. This diverse and picturesque stretch…

With its mild, sunny weather, rugged beauty and beachside location, Los Osos-Baywood has all the right conditions for a day…

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon offers some of the most sought-after cycling in the…

When you spend a valuable hour or two collecting marine debris and litter with friends, family, or on your own,…

Step into downtown Cayucos and you’ll find a beautifully restored 1870s landmark that’s just come back to life—weathered redwood siding…

Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.

The historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo transports visitors back to the time of vaqueros, ranchos and Mexican land grants.

Find Elephant Seals on the beach, just off Highway 1. The rookery is easily accessible, free, and open to the…

The majestic Estero Bluffs State Park allows visitors to explore the landscape and beaches on the northern end of Cayucos.

For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle,…

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.

With its extravagant antiquities, architecture, and heritage, Hearst Castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Plan your visit…

The site is part of an Audubon Nature Preserve, featuring a vegetative restoration project and access trails to monarchs and…

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

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

Highway 1 hugs Monterey Bay’s glittering coast, where kelp forests sway in the Pacific current and otters float lazily along…

Find thousands of acres of protected open space, both on land and at sea. These estuaries, preserves, and sanctuaries are…

The mission of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate…

Few coastal cities stack experiences like Santa Barbara: glittering waterfront, lively downtown, relaxed beaches, coastal wine plus canyon trails all…

Cute, furry, and playful, Southern Sea Otters make their homes just offshore along the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1.…

In 1892, Alden B. Spooner, Jr. built this ranch house overlooking the sea.

Cayucos rewards travelers who slow down. Park the car, walk Ocean Avenue, and let the tide set the pace. A…

Located at the meeting of freshwater run-off and the saltwater ocean, the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve is a jewel of…