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Hidden Gems on Highway One in the Central Coast of CA   This Blog Originally Appeared Here Heading up  the Highway 1 Discovery Route north of Morro Bay just past Villa Creek Road, I discovered a less-traveled hike at the Harmony Headlands that leads you through a meadow livened by birdsong to a wild walk along […]

SLO County Hike of the Week: A secluded Piedras Blancas trail to view elephant seals This Blog originally appeared on The Tribune BY TRAVIS GIBSON, tgibson@thetribunenews.com The trail: Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas. Take Highway 1 from San Luis Obispo for 46 miles, past San Simeon, until you reach Elephant Seal Vista Point. Distance: 3.8 […]

11 Reasons You Need To Plan A Trip To Coastal San Luis Obispo County   This Blog Originally Appeared Here By Daisy Barringer Confession: When we hop in our car for a weekend road trip to escape San Francisco, we usually go to places like Yosemite, Tahoe, Big Sur, Napa, Mendocino, or Point Reyes. One place […]

Spotting Spouts on the Whale Trail Repost from FAB Senior Travel   When whales burst from the sea with joyful exaltation they humble us with their awesome power. Making the longest migrations of any mammal on earth, from Alaska’s chilly waters to Baja, California’s warmth, they rely on ancient knowledge to guide them. Today their […]

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail   This Blog Originally Appeared Here The CA Highway 1 Discovery Route (H1DR) invites visitors to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at six new Whale Trail sites. The H1DR is compromised of 10 coastal towns along Highway 1, located half-way between […]

California Coast winter getaways to Morro Bay and realm of North Coast elephant seals This Blog Originally Appeared Here California is one of the most visited states in the US and usually visitors want to spend time in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Well, you can do either, then rent a car and in 4 hours […]

Discover the best of the Central Coast in Cayucos This blog originally appeared on SF Gate by Story Studio There are places along the Pacific coast that we find only with advanced notice. How often have we driven along Highway 1 and wondered what lies along the coast? Cayucos is just such a discovery. Named […]

Cambria Invites Visitors to Disappear From the World for Awhile This blog originally appeared on SF Gate by Story Studio Call it the “Cambria Effect,” a condition one can’t help but acquire when visiting this central California village. Drawn to the natural beauty, easy living and abundant culture, many a visitor has considered dropping everything, […]

Avila Beach Paradise Rich in Ahhh-ha Experiences Article By StoryStudio The 1890 Point San Luis Lighthouse illuminates much more than the California coastline for passing ships. The beacon shines on Avila Beach, Central California’s petit paradise, a parcel of attractions from the Central Coast Aquarium to the mineral springs and spa. Here you can hunker down for […]

The Luffa Farm: Free Tour This post originally appeared on NBC’s Worth the Trip By Alysia Gray Painter Curious how the shower scrubbers grow? Stop by during your next Central Coast ramble. IF YOU HAVE A SHOWER RITUAL, it probably includes some or all of the following: shampoo, conditioner, soap, a shower cap, a washcloth, […]

California Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature of the Week! Wild Zebras, San Simeon Photo by @Ashbrd ———————– Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your California Highway 1 Discovery Route photos on the California Highway 1 Discovery Route Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram or Twitter to get discovered! We will feature a new […]