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Want to travel deeper? Follow our all-new History & Heritage Trail History buffs, start your engines. Introducing the Highway 1 Discovery Route’s History & Heritage Trail, designed for travelers who want to dig deep on their travels. Step back in time by exploring landmarks that shaped Central Coast history, including train depots, ports, ranchos ― […]

Photo © 2013 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, flickr.bairdphotos.com As part of the Coastal Discovery Celebration, why not have a whale of a time whale watching along Highway 1? Nothing brings a sense of awe for nature’s wonders like seeing a whale spout or tail with your own eyes. And on the Highway 1 Discovery Route, […]

Ever wonder why we call it the Highway 1 “Discovery” Route? Simple: This stretch of 101 miles through coastal San Luis Obispo County begs to be discovered. Along its twists and turns, every inch of Highway 1’s untouched shoreline contains vast worlds to explore. Each step through quiet forests, historic landmarks, and charming towns leads […]

Adventures with Nature Keep your minds active by participating in the Adventures with Nature Series presented by The Central Coast State Parks Associations. Adventures with Nature are docent-led hikes, classes and workshops open to all ages and generally free! With over 150 programs offered throughout the year, there is sure to be something for everyone. […]

Highway 1 Dream Drive AUGUST 9, 2018 The iconic coastline drive along Highway 1 has re-opened to travelers! So we’re celebrating with a Highway 1 Dream Drive on Thursday, August 9th. From the Central Coast Tourism Council: Extreme weather in 2017 severely affected the areas around Big Sur and northern San Luis Obispo County, resulting […]

Whale Trail The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore. Along the Whale Trail you’ll be looking over the waters of one of our nation’s most spectacular marine protected areas, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in the world-including 34 species of […]

Welcome to Cambria: Where the Pines Meet the Sea  as featured on Roadtrippers Stroll Main Street, sip wine, and fall in love with Moonstone Beach The best part about cruising Highway 1 is the charming towns you can explore along the way. Each has its own distinctive personality, but few are more romantic than Cambria, […]

Visit Spain, Europe and South America Along the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route Check Items off Your Bucket List in Cambria Without Boarding a Plane It’s not the coast of Spain, although the coastal landscape of Cambria is just as breathtaking with whales just off shore, and where horses roam the hills. It’s not a […]

Will Brake for Food Four New Stops on Four New Routes Four new routes have been published on the Cycle Central Coast Routes page, and we are so excited to share them with our fellow riders! These routes are accessible during the Highway 1 closures, which makes them especially useful this month—but perhaps the best […]

An Essential PCH Road Trip Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Highway 1 has been called “America’s most scenic drive”…and once you drive it you’ll understand why. Prepare to enter another world of coastal hamlets, lush woodlands, and vibrant small towns. The 101-mile stretch from Ragged Point to Nipomo is also known as the California Highway 1 […]

Kind Traveler on Highway 1 Kind Traveler on California Highway 1 – 130 Hotels, Destinations, & Charities Empowering Travelers To Do Good Highway 1 Discovery Route celebrates Kind Traveler’s one-year anniversary and a way for travelers to easily make a positive difference. Kind Traveler, the travel industry’s first socially responsible, ‘Give + Get’ hotel booking […]

You’ve Never Seen Highway 1 Like This Before By James Stout Highway 1 isn’t the only place to get some incredible cycling done with beautiful views. Our friend and colleague James Stout created a special ride to navigate the road closures on Highway 1 but still experience all of the grit and glory! He and […]

5 Incredible North Coast Beaches Beach it this Summer in Ragged Point, San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos and Los Osos/Baywood Park. Our Stretch of Highway 1 is Open for Business and Wide Open to Roam! It’s summer, time to beat the heat, crowds and traffic and head to the pristine beaches along the North Coast of […]

Forget NorCal or SoCal; SLO Cal is where it’s at! By Emily Chiu – BuzzFeed “So, are you from here?” I asked Jonny Ziegler as I alternately writhed and muscled my way into a wetsuit in the parking lot of Pismo Beach. Ziegler, owner of Sandbar Surf School, watched patiently as his coppery tan legs […]

Summer Lovin’ in Cambria We’re in love with all of the entertaining activities and events this summer! Summer vacation means more time spent with family and friends, warm weather, and an abundance of memorable moments. Walking along Moonstone Beach, shopping on Main Street, venturing up the coast to see the elephant seals, hiking the many […]

The Charming California Village  Darling Magazine, The Charming California Village That’s Perfect for a Solo Getaway Cassie Winslow Nestled on the Pacific Coast just 20 minutes west of Paso Robles lies a charming California village lush with nourishing energy, splendid farm-to-table restaurants and welcoming locals. Inviting spaces and a wealth of opportunities to rest and […]

10 Instagram-able moments Repost from SFGate.com It was a crazy winter, but great news for all you California coast sun seekers: Highway 1 Discovery Route is open and jam-packed with stop after stop of outdoor adventures, pristine beaches, wine tasting, historical activities, fresh seafood, breathtaking views, iconic sites, and more. If you have travel coming up […]

 Tasting SLO Cal Wineries As you roam the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route, you’ll find yourself tasting wines among lush rolling vineyards and in beach-front tasting rooms. So get ready to stick around and enjoy the wines and the views.There’s no shortage of delicious wines from the two major appellations in San Luis Obispo County: […]