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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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Oceano Campground Nature Center

Oceano

Oceano Campground, located within Pismo State Beach, offers all kinds of attractions

Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center

Oceano

This facility provides our community and park visitors with new educational opportunities.

Oceano Fishing
Oceano Fishing

Oceano

Bring your pole, bucket and bait.

Mallard duck
Oceano Park Campground & Lagoon

Oceano

Oceano Park and Campground was once a favorite hunting and fishing ground of the Chumash Indians.

Avila Hiking
Ontario Ridge Trail

San Luis Obispo

Ontario Ridge Trail is a rugged, sometimes-steep track crossing a 700-foot hill above the Shell Beach bluff, with spectacular ocean…

Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

Big Sur

Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out…

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Paddle Back In Time to Historic Lighthouse

Avila Beach

Paddle back in time with professional kayak guides to the 125 year old fully restored and quite beautiful Point San…

Patriot Sportfishing
Patriot Sportfishing

Avila Beach

Operating out of Avila Beach, we offer sportfishing, whale watching, scenic tours and burials at sea.

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Pecho Coast Trail Docent Hikes to Point San Luis Lighthouse with PG&E

San Luis Obispo

The secluded beaches, rugged cliffs and broad coastal terraces of the Pecho Coast have been privately owned and inaccessible to…

Kite surfing, San Simeon
Pico Creek Surf Spot

Cambria

Longboard, short board or kite surfer…all are welcome at Pico Creek Surf Spot

Piedras Blancas Light Station Historical Tours

San Simeon

Go back in time to the lonely and blustery life of the lighthouse keeper with a visit to the Piedras…

Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

Ragged Point

Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.

Pirate playground, Avila Beach
Pirate Park & Playground

Avila Beach

At this park you can expect to find a pirate ship fort, grass areas with some picnic tables

Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Pismo Beach

Towering, wind-sculpted sand dunes, a large pocket lake and unique freshwater wetland

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Point San Luis Lighthouse History Tours

San Luis Obispo

Docent-led Lighthouse tours arriving via the historic trolley are held every Wednesday and Saturday

Point Sur Lightstation
Point Sur Lightstation

Monterey

Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock…

Quarry Trail

Los Osos

The Quarry Trail skirts the southern flank of Cerro Cabrillo, past the rubble piles of an abandoned quarry site used…

19019 Highway 1, Ragged Point, CA
Ragged Point Beach

San Simeon

The beach is rather exotic with the black sand

Rotary Peace through Service Garden

Cambria

The Rotary Peace through Service Garden is a living memorial dedicated January 11, 2014 by the Rotary Clubs of Cambria…

Salmon Creek Falls

San Simeon

Salmon Creek Falls is a natural, beautiful waterfall found on the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 located 3 miles…

San Carpoforo Creek Trail, Cambria
San Carpoforo Creek

San Simeon

The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park.

San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

San Simeon

One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as…

San Simeon State Park
San Simeon State Park

Cambria

San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.

Sandspit Beach

Los Osos

A secluded place to enjoy nature

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