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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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Sea Pines Resort
Los Osos-Baywood Park Spa & Wellness Experiences

Los Osos

A spa or wellness experience in Los Osos-Baywood Park is a natural extension of the local experience. Los Osos-Baywood Park…

Nipomo/Oceano Spa & Massage

Nipomo

Stressed? Nipomo/Oceano spa and massage services await to help you unwind and relax along Highway 1. With a variety of…

Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA
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San Simeon Activity Map

San Simeon

The stunning natural beauty of San Simeon Cove; the enchantment of a hilltop castle – what a beautiful way to…

Kitboarding in Oceano
Sandboarding, Surfing & Other Oceano Boardsports

Oceano

The area is a family-friendly, natural playground for anyone who likes to ride — or anyone who wants to learn.…

Sea Life of Oceano and Nipomo

Oceano

The stretch of Highway 1 between Oceano and Nipomo is some of the most beautiful and biologically diverse coastline in…

Avila Beach Promenade
Shopping in Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Avila Beach feels like paradise, and not only for its white sand beaches and other natural wonders — it’s a…

Shopping in Cambria: West Village, East Village, and Main Street Finds

Cambria

To discover the flavor of Cambria shopping, just head to Main Street. The town’s main thoroughfare creates a quaint shopping…

Arroyo Grande Village Downtown Family
Shopping the Village of Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande

Old-fashioned charm, mom-and-pop storefronts, and a friendly Main Street reminiscent of years gone by make Arroyo Grande and neighboring Edna…

Spa & Wellness Experiences in San Simeon and Ragged Point

San Simeon

Looking to pamper yourself with a Big Sur spa day? Revitalize your body and calm your mind in scenic San…

Downtown Cayucos
Stores in Cayucos

Cayucos

The main thoroughfare of Ocean Avenue cruises through downtown Cayucos, which boasts several unique shopping opportunities.

Surfing Moonstone Beach
Surfing Cambria

Cambria

Located between two Highway 1 surf hotspots, San Simeon and Cayucos, Cambria’s surf scene sparkles as one of California’s hidden…

Surfing Moonstone Beach
Surfing Los Osos

Los Osos

Surfing this unspoiled stretch of coastline off Highway 1 should be on every experienced surfer’s bucket list. Epic waves, beautiful…

Cycling in Edna Valley Vineyards
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Things to Do in Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley

Arroyo Grande

Some corners of California’s Central Coast especially reward the people who get off Highway 1 and go looking. Arroyo Grande…

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…

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Cambria
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Things to do in Cambria

Cambria

Where pine forests meet the Pacific, Cambria rewards the slow wander over the quick stop. Lean into the town’s tranquil…

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,…

Back Bay Inn Los Osos
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Things to do in Los Osos Baywood

Los Osos

Tucked along one of Highway 1’s most unhurried back bay stretches, Los Osos and Baywood Park are a choose your…

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…

Santa Barbara Downtown
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Things to Do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara rewards wanderers who look beyond the postcard. Where the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific, Spanish-style architecture and…

Tidepool Sea anemone
Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cambria

Cambria

Along Cambria’s craggy, dramatic shoreline, witness the lives of thousands of tiny creatures in their watery habitat. These tide pools…

AcuGlo Acupuncture

Los Osos

Located among the natural splendor of Los Osos-Baywood Park, AcuGlo Wellness Center offers an array of health and wellness-related services.

Avila Bay Club Spa

Avila Beach

The Avila Bay Club Spa offers a wide array of treatments, each of which is designed to relax, rejuvenate, and…

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 Massage Spa

San Luis Obispo

All treatments at the spa come with a complimentary day pass to the open-air mineral hot springs tub and Olympic-size…

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