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Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Wildflowers
Moonstone Beach

Cambria

Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect…

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Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map

Oceano

Explore Oceano as part of the Highway 1 Road Trip. 

The Oceano Dunes
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve

Oceano

Walk where both the Chumash and Dunites walked

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Oceano Surfing

Oceano

Whether you're a pro or just starting out, we have the perfect weather and the right wave for you to…

Avila Beach pier
Olde Port Beach

San Luis Obispo

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

Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA
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San Simeon Activity Map

San Simeon

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

San Simeon Pier
San Simeon Pier

San Simeon

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

San Simeon Surfing

San Simeon

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

wind surfing, San Simeon
San Simeon Wind Sports

San Simeon

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

Kitboarding in Oceano
Sandboarding, Surfing & Other Oceano Boardsports

Oceano

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

Aerial view of the Santa Barbara Coastline and Pier
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Santa Barbara Road Trip Guide: Routes, Stops, and Weekend Planning

Santa Barbara

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

Highway 46, Cambria
Scenic Drive: Your Highway 1 Road Trip

San Simeon

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

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Sea Life and Tide Pools of Los Osos and Baywood Park

Los Osos

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

Oceano

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

Arroyo Grande Village Downtown Family
Shopping the Village of Arroyo Grande

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…

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Spooner Ranch House at Montaña de Oro State Park

Los Osos

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

Spooner’s Cove

Los Osos

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

San Simeon coastline with wildflowers
State Parks and Beaches of San Simeon

San Simeon

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

Downtown Cayucos
Stores in Cayucos

Cayucos

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

Surfer at Avila Beach
Surfing Avila Beach

Avila Beach

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

Surfing Moonstone Beach
Surfing Cambria

Cambria

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

Cayucos Pier Surfing
Surfing Cayucos

Cayucos

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

Surfing Moonstone Beach
Surfing Los Osos

Los Osos

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

San Simeon Surfing
Surfing San Simeon to Ragged Point

San Simeon

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

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