Things To Do

This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis.

Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake.

The Piedras Blancas Light Station stands as a monument to maritime days gone by. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and…

The stunning natural beauty of San Simeon Cove; the enchantment of a hilltop castle – what a beautiful way to…

Go out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your kayak!

Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by…

San Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells.

The winds around San Simeon beaches offer an excellent chance to take part in wind sports such as windsurfing and…

The area is a family-friendly, natural playground for anyone who likes to ride — or anyone who wants to learn.…

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

If you want the inside scoop on the best places to stop while driving the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll need…

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…

This is an intimate and educational experience that is always family friendly.

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

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

Traveling to Spooner's Cove, located within Montaña de Oro State Park, you'll take in views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches…

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

The main thoroughfare of Ocean Avenue cruises through downtown Cayucos, which boasts several unique shopping opportunities.

Our Central Coast beach towns offer waves suitable for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding.

Located between two Highway 1 surf hotspots, San Simeon and Cayucos, Cambria’s surf scene sparkles as one of California’s hidden…

The Cayucos Pier is a decent spot for beginners, and it's great for families who want the quintessential surf town…

Surfing this unspoiled stretch of coastline off Highway 1 should be on every experienced surfer’s bucket list. Epic waves, beautiful…

Beyond San Simeon’s Highway 1’s well-known surf spots lies a coastline that feels like it’s been waiting just for you.…