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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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Cayucos Beach surfer
Cayucos State Beach

Cayucos

The sandy beach offers mild weather, watersports such as surfing and swimming, tidepooling. 

Cayucos Pier
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Cayucos State Parks and Beaches

Cayucos

Sunshine, shoreline, surf and even starfish — these are just a few treasures to be found in Cayucos State Beaches…

Cayucos Polar Bear Plunge
Central Coast Polar Bear Dips

Cayucos

The SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 boasts two “polar bear dips” on the first day of the year, both…

Coastal Discovery Center Tour
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Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

San Simeon

Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.

Highway 1 Dream Drive
Day Trips on Highway 1

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Welcome to California’s quintessential coastal journey, where Highway 1 unfurls an enviable collection of seaside escapes perfect for day trips…

Los Osos Golf Sea Pines
Downtown Los Osos & Baywood

Los Osos

Tucked into the southern side of Morro Bay, Los Osos and Baywood Park might just be the coolest beach towns…

Vineyards, Edna Valley
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Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley Activity Map

San Luis Obispo

Explore the beautiful scenery and all that Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley have to offer

Elephant Seals of San Simeon
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Elephant Seals of San Simeon

San Simeon

Find Elephant Seals on the beach, just off Highway 1. The rookery is easily accessible, free, and open to the…

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 Estero Bluffs
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Estero Bluffs State Park

Cayucos

The majestic Estero Bluffs State Park allows visitors to explore the landscape and beaches on the northern end of Cayucos.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Cambria

Take a seaside stroll … The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Fishing
Fishing Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Casting a line into Avila Beach’s gentle surf isn’t just about the catch—it’s about stepping into a timeless coastal playground…

Oceano fishing near Oso Flaco
Fishing California’s Highway 1

San Simeon

Plentiful waters invite fishing of all sorts here on our special stretch of Highway 1. Find yourself on an uncrowded…

Kayak Fishing
Fishing Cambria

Cambria

Weathered bluffs, kelp-draped shorelines and the timeless pull of the tide: Welcome to fishing Cambria’s pristine waters. Here, casting a…

Cayucos Pier
Fishing Cayucos

Cayucos

Fishing in Cayucos is one of the best ways to explore our unique section of Highway 1. You can see…

Fishing Lopez Lake
Fishing Lopez Lake

Arroyo Grande

Watch the morning mist lift off Lopez Lake as you cast your first line of the day. This 940-acre reservoir,…

Montana De Oro
Fishing Los Osos

Los Osos

As one of the most secluded and unspoiled areas on the California coast, Los Osos offers terrific opportunities for fishing.…

Oso Flaco Lake hike in Nipomo along Highway 1
Fishing Oceano and the Nipomo Mesa

Oceano

At the southern end of our special stretch of Highway 1, the sister towns of Oceano and Nipomo offer a…

San Simeon Pier Fishing
Fishing San Simeon & Ragged Point

San Simeon

Jagged cliffs, hidden coves and the steady rhythm of crashing waves: Welcome to fishing San Simeon and fishing Ragged Point.…

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Natural History Center

Guadalupe

The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex is comprised of 18 miles of coastline and is one of the most ecologically significant and…

Hearst Castle, San Simeon
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Hearst Castle on Highway 1: Tours, Tickets, and How to Plan Your Visit

San Simeon

With its extravagant antiquities, architecture, and heritage, Hearst Castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Plan your visit…

Hearst Castle Zebras

San Simeon

What’s black and white and visible from Highway 1? Believe it or not, zebras are a common sight for drivers…

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…

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