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Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1—and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with it—isn’t just a roadway. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right!

Central California’s oceanside cities inspire a luscious sense of peach.

From Laurie Werner at Forbes Craggy cliffs bordering crashing waves with blankets of fog rolling in over one stretch of road and then suddenly disappearing around the next bend.  If you drive down California’s famous Highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles,  that’s a frequent visual along with raffish beachfront towns, seafront cafes, wildlife […]

On California’s Central Coast stretch of Highway 1, a low-key exploration of wineries, restaurants and nature.

Expect elephant seals and monarch butterfly preserves, white sandy beaches and wineries, a world-famous castle, and some of the freshest food in the state.

From the beach to the vineyard, unique wine tasting experiences abound along Highway 1. With diverse wine trails and charming tasting rooms, you’ll find tasty pairings, vibrant events and stunning views (plus, more than a few surprises along the way).

This winter, go where the weather is always merry and bright (more than 300 days of sun per year means your winter vacation has little chance of being rained out). Pack your swimsuit, hiking boots, your appetite, and perhaps a Santa sun visor. Highway 1’s coastal communities are legendary for outdoor fun, fresh cuisine and enchanting destinations open to the […]

Avila Wine Trail Nestled beneath the sheltering hills of Point San Luis and the Avila lighthouse, the Avila Wine Trail features family-owned and operated wine venues offering award-winning vintages that capture the essence of wine making on the Central Coast. From downtown beachfront wine tasting rooms to the See Canyon and Avila Valley wineries just […]

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 […]

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Discovery Route in Coastal SLO County and Find Your Perfect Spot Coastal Hikes with Pristine Vistas, State Parks and Recreational Lakes, Wine Trails and Coastal Bluffs, or Historic Dunes and Gentle Coastal Peaks, Take your Pick! As summer turns to fall along the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route, locals […]

The Finest Coastal San Luis Obispo County Wines   If you are looking for where the best wineries are in San Luis Obispo County, the answer depends on your own preferences. There are more than 200 wine tasting opportunities in the region and anyone can find something that suits their palate. Here are 10 wineries […]