Things To Do

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

With several miles of coastline, including plenty of bays and channels composed of craggy terrain, Los Osos is an area…

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

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

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

Find locally-made art, ceramics, cheeses, wine, furniture, surfboards, herb and spice blends, soaps, candles, glasswares, jewelry, breads, books, souvenirs, clothing…

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

Visit Hearst Castle along with its neighboring San Simeon state parks and beaches, and experience the very best of the…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imagine a seaside community surrounded by a wealth of wildlife in its own habitat, and you’ve probably imagined a place…

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

The stretch of coastline along San Simeon sees some of the most diverse sea life of all of Highway 1.…

See the sights and highlights along the Highway 1 Road Trip! Featuring 101 miles of adventure, the route stretches from…

Artistry By the Sea is an artist owned curated boutique – a seaside space dedicated to celebrating the beauty of…

Now, Avila Beach Pier is 1,685 feet long and is intended for tourist strolling as well as recreational fishing. 

The “Barn” is the South County Historical Society’s Museum Annex which houses a variety of antique vehicles and agricultural artifacts…

The Cambria Christmas Market features open-air stalls selling glühwein (hot mulled wine), traditional German foods, local vendors, and live entertainment.

The Beaches & Parks Loop of Cambria takes visitors to points both historic and scenic.

Cambria features many historical buildings and gardens that add character to this quaint seaside village.