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San Simeon Bay Pier

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.

Cass House (Captain James Cass House)

Still standing as a restored inn and restaurant, Captain James Cass’s House is in downtown Cayucos.

The Hoosegow Jailhouse

The tiny one-room jailhouse over-looking downtown Arroyo Grande from Le Point Street is known as the Hoosegow.

The Place Arts Co-Op

Creative inspiration runs wild at “The Place” - Oceano’s arts co-op on Hwy 1.

Avila Beach Lifeguard Tower Murals

The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.

Free Online Trail Maps & Trail Work Volunteer Days

Visitors and local residents alike are invited to download free trail maps throughout the San Luis Obispo and the HWY 1 Discovery Route

Hands On Citizen Science Outing in San Simeon Cove

Each week the Coastal Discovery Center invites visitors to participate in its Plankton Monitoring program and other programs. 

Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

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.

Avila Beach Bird Sanctuary

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

Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas

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.

Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center

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

Whale Trail

The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.

Whale Trail

The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.

Salmon Creek Falls

Salmon Creek Falls is a natural, beautiful waterfall found on the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 located 3 miles north of Ragged Point Inn.

Whale Trail

The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.

Whale Trail

The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.

Bird Watching ~ Cambria

Grab your binoculars and start your bird watching adventure in Wine Coast Country! 

Morro Bay Estuary

Morro Bay was designated a state estuary in 1994 and an “estuary of national significance” in 1995 as a result of a tireless community-based effort to protect this precious resource.

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