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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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Paulding History House, Arroyo Grande
Paulding History House

Arroyo Grande

Doctor Paulding, also a talented woodworker, spent many hours working on carvings which can be seen in the house along…

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Pecho Coast Trail Docent Hikes to Point San Luis Lighthouse with PG&E

San Luis Obispo

The secluded beaches, rugged cliffs and broad coastal terraces of the Pecho Coast have been privately owned and inaccessible to…

Piedras Blancas Light Station Historical Tours

San Simeon

Go back in time to the lonely and blustery life of the lighthouse keeper with a visit to the Piedras…

Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

Ragged Point

Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.

Fresnel lens, Downtown Cambria
Pinedorado Grounds, Historic Jailhouse, Fresnel Lens

Cambria

Since 1949, celebrating Labor Day weekend in Cambria has meant Pinedorado Days, an event recognizing Cambria’s rich history.

Pirate playground, Avila Beach
Pirate Park & Playground

Avila Beach

At this park you can expect to find a pirate ship fort, grass areas with some picnic tables

Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Pismo Beach

Towering, wind-sculpted sand dunes, a large pocket lake and unique freshwater wetland

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Point San Luis Lighthouse History Tours

San Luis Obispo

Docent-led Lighthouse tours arriving via the historic trolley are held every Wednesday and Saturday

Point Sur Lightstation
Point Sur Lightstation

Monterey

Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock…

pumpkin patch at Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande
Pumpkin Patch

San Luis Obispo

The seasonal pumpkin patch in Edna Valley attracts families every fall in search of the great pumpkin.

Quarry Trail

Los Osos

The Quarry Trail skirts the southern flank of Cerro Cabrillo, past the rubble piles of an abandoned quarry site used…

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Ragged Point Beach

San Simeon

The beach is rather exotic with the black sand

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Rancho Nipomo Historical Dana Adobe Visit

Nipomo

A Living History Lesson

Cayucos Antiques
Remember When Antique Malls

Cayucos

There are two stores located in this beautiful ocean community. Their ever-expanding inventory comes from approximately 100 vendors between both…

Rotary Peace through Service Garden

Cambria

The Rotary Peace through Service Garden is a living memorial dedicated January 11, 2014 by the Rotary Clubs of Cambria…

Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande
Rutiz Family Farms

Oceano

At Rutiz Family Farms, it isn't just about growing fruits and vegetables, but about redefining a relationship between a community…

Salmon Creek Falls

San Simeon

Salmon Creek Falls is a natural, beautiful waterfall found on the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 located 3 miles…

Salty Pages

Cambria

Just a short walk from Main Street in Cambria’s East Village, Salty Pages is a thoughtfully stocked coastal bookstore with…

San Carpoforo Creek Trail, Cambria
San Carpoforo Creek

San Simeon

The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park.

San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

San Simeon

One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as…

San Simeon State Park
San Simeon State Park

Cambria

San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.

San Simeon Visitor Center

San Simeon

Need help planning your San Simeon escape? Have questions about everything there is to see, do and experience here? 

Sandspit Beach

Los Osos

A secluded place to enjoy nature

Santa Manuela Schoolhouse

Arroyo Grande

The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse is a one-room school house that was built in 1901, on the property of Joseph Jatta, a…

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