Things To Do

Once called “The Lost Coast” by Surfer Magazine, this rugged stretch of coastline boasts some of the best-kept secret surf…

Located at the meeting of freshwater run-off and the saltwater ocean, the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve is a jewel of…

Some corners of California’s Central Coast especially reward the people who get off Highway 1 and go looking. Arroyo Grande…

Splash into a world of sun-soaked wonder in Avila Beach. With a protected cove, iconic pier and friendly locals, there’s…

Where pine forests meet the Pacific, Cambria rewards the slow wander over the quick stop. Lean into the town’s tranquil…

Cayucos beckons as a classic California surf town. Here, mornings start with coffee and cookies, days drift between pier strolls,…

Tucked along one of Highway 1’s most unhurried back bay stretches, Los Osos and Baywood Park are a choose your…

Where coastal dunes roll into oak-studded farmland, Oceano and Nipomo unfold as Highway 1’s quieter thrill—the kind of place where…

Step to the edge of dramatic clifftops where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge into the shimmering Pacific. Here, where towering…

Step onto windswept bluffs where world-famous architecture commands views of vast Pacific blue. This is San Simeon, the quintessential Highway…

Santa Barbara rewards wanderers who look beyond the postcard. Where the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific, Spanish-style architecture and…

Imagine a seaside community surrounded by a wealth of wildlife in its own habitat, and you’ve probably imagined a place…

Along Cambria’s craggy, dramatic shoreline, witness the lives of thousands of tiny creatures in their watery habitat. These tide pools…

With 100 miles of Pacific coastline, our stretch of Highway 1 boasts abundant sea life including marine mammals, tide pools,…

The stretch of coastline along San Simeon sees some of the most diverse sea life of all of Highway 1.…

See the sights and highlights along the Highway 1 Road Trip! Featuring 101 miles of adventure, the route stretches from…

Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast.

Trails lead among Monterey Cypress and eucalyptus to two freshwater ponds, and around a salt marsh to the edge of…

Avila’s fresh water stream micro estuary and salt water coastline provide a perfect place to eat and rest before continuing…

Now, Avila Beach Pier is 1,685 feet long and is intended for tourist strolling as well as recreational fishing. 

The Avila Beach Promenade is located in the heart of downtown and is the center of most activities and events.

The “Barn” is the South County Historical Society’s Museum Annex which houses a variety of antique vehicles and agricultural artifacts…

At the north end of Pecho Road in Los Osos, you'll find access to the Morro Bay Estuary. 

The current pier in Baywood Park is the fourth pier to have been built in the small community.