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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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Elfin Forest
Elfin Forest

Los Osos

El Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area An ancient oak grove, the Elfin Forest is home to trees that grow only…

Cayucos surfer & dog
Highway 1 is Dog-Friendly

Various

Highway 1 loves its four-legged visitors! With one of the mildest, most temperate climates in the West, the great outdoors…

Highway 46, Cambria
Highway 46 Scenic Drive

Cambria

Beginning at the forested seaside town of Cambria, where houses are built on stilts to mimic the stately pines that…

Bluffs Hike in Montana De Oro State Park
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Hiking Los Osos

Los Osos

A hiker’s paradise, Los Osos lies in a valley at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Trails of all lengths…

Spooners Cove
Montaña de Oro State Park

Los Osos

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Wildflowers
Moonstone Beach

Cambria

Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect…

Avila Beach pier
Olde Port Beach

San Luis Obispo

This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis.

Oso Flaco Lake hike in Nipomo along Highway 1
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Oso Flaco Lake

Arroyo Grande

Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake.

Highway 46, Cambria
Scenic Drive: Your Highway 1 Road Trip

San Simeon

If you want the inside scoop on the best places to stop while driving the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll need…

Spooner’s Cove

Los Osos

Traveling to Spooner's Cove, located within Montaña de Oro State Park, you'll take in views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches…

Cayucos Downtown Shops
The Best Restaurants in Cayucos

Cayucos

Aside from delicious dishes and diverse flavors, places to eat in Cayucos are special because most are within walking distance…

Aerial views Libertine Avila Beach
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Things to do in Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Splash into a world of sun-soaked wonder in Avila Beach. With a protected cove, iconic pier and friendly locals, there’s…

Walking along the Cayucos Pier
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Things to do in Cayucos

Cayucos

Cayucos beckons as a classic California surf town. Here, mornings start with coffee and cookies, days drift between pier strolls,…

Viewing Elephant Seals
Things to do in San Simeon

San Simeon

Step onto windswept bluffs where world-famous architecture commands views of vast Pacific blue. This is San Simeon, the quintessential Highway…

Farmers market, Avila Beach
Avila Beach Farmers Market

Avila Beach

Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with live entertainment, fresh fruits and vegetables, and artisan products ― all with a…

Avila Hot Springs
Avila Hot Springs

Avila Beach

Come kick back and beat the heat while relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes.

Avila Valley Barn Aerial View
Avila Valley Barn

San Luis Obispo

When it comes to old-fashioned fun and farm-fresh flavor, the Avila Valley Barn fits the bill. Once a tiny fruit…

Cayucos farmers market
Cayucos Farmers Market

Cayucos

Friday Morning Market next to the beach

Edna Valley Vineyard
Edna Valley Vineyard

San Luis Obispo

Edna Valley Vineyard located just four miles from the Pacific Ocean, is a pioneering winery known for estate grown Chardonnay…

Fisherman's Beach, Avila Beach
Fisherman’s Beach

San Luis Obispo

No matter what time of day it is, you will more than likely find dogs running free through the surf.

Harmony Cellars Winery

Harmony

From buttery Chardonnays to crisp Pinot Gris, spicy Zinfandels and inky Petite Sirahs, Harmony Cellars has a wine to please…

Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

Harmony

Blink and you’ll miss it … the tiny town of Harmony

Harmony Headlands
Harmony Headlands State Park

Harmony

The Harmony Headlands trail offer spectacular, panoramic ocean views

Historic Huasna Townsite Drive/Ride

Arroyo Grande

The roads surrounding Huasna Valley offer stunning views and can be enjoyed either by car or bicycle. 

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