Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by ship and piers and wharfs were vitally important. Local products were shipped out to markets in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Early on, during the Spanish and Mexican eras, ships anchored off the coast and […]
Still standing as a restored inn and restaurant, Captain James Cass’s House is in downtown Cayucos.
The tiny one-room jailhouse over-looking downtown Arroyo Grande from Le Point Street is known as the Hoosegow.
Creative inspiration runs wild at “The Place” – Oceano’s arts co-op on Hwy 1.
The San Carpoforo Creek Trail leads to the spot where the San Carpoforo Creek reaches the Pacific Ocean.
Headquarters for the blue-jacketed docents who provide information at the elephant seal viewing areas.
Each week the Coastal Discovery Center invites visitors to participate in its Plankton Monitoring program and other programs.
The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.
Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out of your car and stroll along the Pacific Valley Bluff Trail.
Visitors and local residents alike are invited to download free trail maps throughout the San Luis Obispo and the HWY 1 Discovery Route
The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.
Founded December 3, 2013. Avila Beach is located along the Pacific Flyway, which is the path numerous migratory birds use during their journey to and from South America to North America. Avila's fresh water stream micro estuary and salt water coastlin
This facility provides our community and park visitors with new educational opportunities.
The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.
The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.
The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.
The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.
The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.