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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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Golf Courses of Highway 1
Our unique stretch of Highway 1 boasts mild year-round weather, picture-perfect ocean views, sandy beaches and wine country — ideal…
Hearst Castle Zebras
What’s black and white and visible from Highway 1? Believe it or not, zebras are a common sight for drivers…
How to Get to Highway 1
Between Ragged Point and Nipomo stretches a section of Highway 1 where time slows and landscapes dazzle. Here, rugged cliffs…
Live Music on Highway 1
Forget overcrowded venues and noisy night clubs—Highway 1 moves to the rhythm of its own beat. All you need to…
Los Osos-Baywood Park Spa & Wellness Experiences
A spa or wellness experience in Los Osos-Baywood Park is a natural extension of the local experience. Los Osos-Baywood Park…
Monterey Bay Aquarium: The Complete Visitor Guide
Step into the Monterey Bay Aquarium and feel world on land slip away. Towering kelp forests sway just beyond the…
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) — South End
Vast and teeming with life, the Pacific Ocean impacts nearly every part of life on the Central Coast, from wildlife…
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Few stretches of California coast deliver ocean wildlife encounters as consistently as Monterey Bay. The reason is geological: a submarine…
Monterey Road Trip: The Complete Highway 1 Guide
Highway 1 hugs Monterey Bay’s glittering coast, where kelp forests sway in the Pacific current and otters float lazily along…
Moonstone Beach
Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect…
Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock
This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites.
Morro Bay Whale Watching
Whale watching along Highway 1 and Morro Bay is a popular pastime for the whole family to enjoy along San…
Pismo Beach Hiking
Hiking in Pismo Beach is all about blue skies, golden sand and gorgeous coastal vistas. With a bevvy of beach…
Pismo Beach Pier and Plaza: Parking, What to Do, and How to Plan Your Visit
Step out onto one of California’s longest piers and experience the laid-back rhythm that makes Pismo Beach one of the…
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
The mission of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate…
San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway – Route 1
The San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway provides an extraordinary experience.
Sandboarding, Surfing & Other Oceano Boardsports
The area is a family-friendly, natural playground for anyone who likes to ride — or anyone who wants to learn.…
Santa Barbara Road Trip Guide: Routes, Stops, and Weekend Planning
Few coastal cities stack experiences like Santa Barbara: glittering waterfront, lively downtown, relaxed beaches, coastal wine plus canyon trails all…
Scenic Drive: Your Highway 1 Road Trip
If you want the inside scoop on the best places to stop while driving the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll need…
Sea Life and Tide Pools of Los Osos and Baywood Park
With several miles of coastline, including plenty of bays and channels composed of craggy terrain, Los Osos is an area…
Sea Life of Oceano and Nipomo
The stretch of Highway 1 between Oceano and Nipomo is some of the most beautiful and biologically diverse coastline in…
Shopping in 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
To discover the flavor of Cambria shopping, just head to Main Street. The town’s main thoroughfare creates a quaint shopping…
Shopping on Highway 1
Find locally-made art, ceramics, cheeses, wine, furniture, surfboards, herb and spice blends, soaps, candles, glasswares, jewelry, breads, books, souvenirs, clothing…
