Arroyo Grande
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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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Shopping the Village of 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…
Stores in Cayucos
The main thoroughfare of Ocean Avenue cruises through downtown Cayucos, which boasts several unique shopping opportunities.
Surfing Avila Beach
Our Central Coast beach towns offer waves suitable for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding.
Surfing Cambria
Located between two Highway 1 surf hotspots, San Simeon and Cayucos, Cambria’s surf scene sparkles as one of California’s hidden…
Surfing Los Osos
Surfing this unspoiled stretch of coastline off Highway 1 should be on every experienced surfer’s bucket list. Epic waves, beautiful…
Surfing San Simeon to Ragged Point
Beyond San Simeon’s Highway 1’s well-known surf spots lies a coastline that feels like it’s been waiting just for you.…
Surfing Spots on Highway 1
Once called “The Lost Coast” by Surfer Magazine, this rugged stretch of coastline boasts some of the best-kept secret surf…
The Best Restaurants in Cayucos
Aside from delicious dishes and diverse flavors, places to eat in Cayucos are special because most are within walking distance…
The Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Located at the meeting of freshwater run-off and the saltwater ocean, the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve is a jewel of…
Things to Do in Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley
Some corners of California’s Central Coast especially reward the people who get off Highway 1 and go looking. Arroyo Grande…
Things to do in Avila Beach
Splash into a world of sun-soaked wonder in Avila Beach. With a protected cove, iconic pier and friendly locals, there’s…
Things to do in Cambria
Where pine forests meet the Pacific, Cambria rewards the slow wander over the quick stop. Lean into the town’s tranquil…
Things to do in Cayucos
Cayucos beckons as a classic California surf town. Here, mornings start with coffee and cookies, days drift between pier strolls,…
Things to do in Los Osos Baywood
Tucked along one of Highway 1’s most unhurried back bay stretches, Los Osos and Baywood Park are a choose your…
Things to do in Oceano/Nipomo
Where coastal dunes roll into oak-studded farmland, Oceano and Nipomo unfold as Highway 1’s quieter thrill—the kind of place where…
Things to do in Ragged Point
Step to the edge of dramatic clifftops where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge into the shimmering Pacific. Here, where towering…
Things to do in San Simeon
Step onto windswept bluffs where world-famous architecture commands views of vast Pacific blue. This is San Simeon, the quintessential Highway…
Things to Do in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara rewards wanderers who look beyond the postcard. Where the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific, Spanish-style architecture and…
Tide Pools and Sea Life of Avila Beach
Imagine a seaside community surrounded by a wealth of wildlife in its own habitat, and you’ve probably imagined a place…
Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cambria
Along Cambria’s craggy, dramatic shoreline, witness the lives of thousands of tiny creatures in their watery habitat. These tide pools…
Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cayucos
With 100 miles of Pacific coastline, our stretch of Highway 1 boasts abundant sea life including marine mammals, tide pools,…
Tide Pools and Sea Life of San Simeon
The stretch of coastline along San Simeon sees some of the most diverse sea life of all of Highway 1.…
