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 […]
Concerts on the Green at Sea Pines Every summer, we’re happy to offer locals and visitors alike the best outdoor music experience available on the Central Coast with our Barefoot Concerts on the Green series. Running May through August, our outdoor concerts begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. every Saturday. We invite […]
Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) continues its new Mind Walk Series through March. Central Coast State Parks Association, in partnership with California State Parks, promotes public awareness and stewardship of our natural resources and cultural heritage, now and for future generations. As a cooperative association, they support interpretation, education, and volunteer efforts […]
Elfin forests & rugged coastline in Los Osos & Baywood Park Exploring Highway 1, off the beaten path Highway 1 has no shortage of natural beauty, but perhaps the most enchanting and mysteriously beautiful stretch is the portion around Los Osos, and Baywood Park. Massive volcanic rocks rise up from the ocean, twisted pygmy oaks […]
Los Osos and Baywood Park Bucket List Vacation Explore Bird Migration in the Irish Countryside, Mountain Bike in New Zealand, and Hike Coastal Mountains in South Africa all on California’s Central Coast The quaint towns of Los Osos and Baywood Park located on the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route in San Luis Obispo County (SLO […]
Find your way to the Back Bay While roaming the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route, between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo, the Back Bay of Baywood Park is a must-see discovery. Truly ‘off-the-beaten-path’, the Back Bay offers a seductively serene marina pier, charming lodging, and locals’ favorite cuisine and craft beers. The current pier […]
Now is the Time to View Wildlife on the Central Coast The official Whale Trail has made its mark on the central coast, recently adding a viewing site along the Bluff Trail in Montaña de Oro State Park. Already a premiere location for wildlife viewing, the park offers one of the best locations for […]
Celebrate Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Travel with a Free IMAX film! It’s time to up your Stewardship Travel knowledge and awareness during the fifth annual Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Celebration from January 13-February 28, 2018. Throughout this six- week celebration, visitors have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in local culture, marine life, coastal […]
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 […]
Adventures with Nature Keep your minds active during the colder months 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 […]
Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Celebration The 10 destinations along California’s Highway 1 Discovery Route (H1DR) in SLO CAL from Ragged Point and Cambria to Avila Beach and Oceano are serious when it comes to the annual Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Celebration. Coastal SLO CAL welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in the local marine culture, coastal […]
RESTAURANT MONTH ENJOY JANUARY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, THE MOST DELICIOUS MONTH OF THE YEAR! More than 50 restaurants across San Luis Obispo County are participating in the 11th annual Restaurant Month, organized by the nonprofit Visit San Luis Obispo County. For about $30, diners can get special three-course prix-fixe meals at participating restaurants, […]
Polar Bear Presentation November 18, 2017 1:00 San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Learn about polar bear hunting and survival skills from a retired veterinarian while viewing recent photos and sipping hot cocoa. Presentation at 1pm followed by a free docent-led tour at 2pm. For more information and to register, click here.
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 […]
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 […]