Things To Do

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…

When it comes to old-fashioned fun and farm-fresh flavor, the Avila Valley Barn fits the bill. Once a tiny fruit…

The Cambria Christmas Market features open-air stalls selling glühwein (hot mulled wine), traditional German foods, local vendors, and live entertainment.

This little known town in central California has some great tide pool locations to explore.

Listen to the quiet and stillness that only a small town in an untouched countryside can provide. 

The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship. 

The Ragged Point Inn and Resort is located at the northernmost corner of San Luis Obispo County, 18 miles north…

A trip to the ranch is the perfect experience for horse and nature lovers of all ages. It will be…

The Great American Melodrama brings old-timey entertainment and belly laughs to visitors of all ages. Audience participation is encouraged. Come…

Hearst Castle brings to life his love of all things Christmas, and invites you to join in the spirit of…

Traveling the winding ranch road to Hearst Castle, guests once passed through fenced fields populated with many species of exotic…

The roads surrounding Huasna Valley offer stunning views and can be enjoyed either by car or bicycle.