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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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Hearst Ranch Winery

San Simeon

Coastal tasting room inside the Historic Sebastian's Deli, down the hill from Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle zebras
Highway 1 Zebra Viewing

San Simeon

Traveling the winding ranch road to Hearst Castle, guests once passed through fenced fields populated with many species of exotic…

Junge Ranch Trail

San Simeon

Junge Ranch Trail – Hearst San Simeon State Park is a 2.2 mile out and back trail located near Cambria

Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

Big Sur

Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out…

Paso Robles Wine Country Tablas Creek
Paso Wine Country

San Simeon

Halfway between the two main California metropolises of Los Angeles and San Francisco is Paso Robles Wine Country.

Kite surfing, San Simeon
Pico Creek Surf Spot

Cambria

Longboard, short board or kite surfer…all are welcome at Pico Creek Surf Spot

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 Motel

San Simeon

Piedras Blancas Motel is a vintage roadside motel-and-diner complex located along the Central Coast of California approximately seven miles north of the historic…

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.

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…

Post Ranch Spa
Post Ranch Spa

Big Sur

Post Ranch's award-winning spa takes relaxation to a new level.

19019 Highway 1, Ragged Point, CA
Ragged Point Beach

San Simeon

The beach is rather exotic with the black sand

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…

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? 

SeaPhoto App

San Simeon

Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life

Sebastions General Store
Sebastian’s General Store & Old San Simeon Village

San Simeon

Built in 1852 at the peak of the whaling industry, the Sebastian Brothers provided goods and services to whalers, fishermen,…

Sebastian's General Store
Sebastian’s General Store

San Simeon

If you’re looking for coastal California history with excellent taste, you can’t do better than Sebastian’s General Store. Located in…

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