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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 […]

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 […]

Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley Romantic Tuscany on California’s Central Coast With rolling golden hills and verdant green valleys offering vineyards, tasting rooms and wine tours, the Edna & Arroyo Grande Valley Wine Regions define Amore!   You don’t need to travel to Europe to explore a romantic, renowned wine region reminiscent of Tuscany, […]

California’s Edna Valley America’s Answer to Tuscany Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com   California is a wine-lover’s paradise. The weather and soil provide perfect grape-growing conditions, and the sun-soaked beauty and laid-back culture of the state make California a dreamy destination for wine sampling. Of course, Napa and Sonoma are popular regions for wine, but Central […]

Arroyo Grande Valley has an adventure for everyone Hop off Highway 1 and burn off some steam with a glass of wine! Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com   There’s nothing like a road trip along Highway 1, but let’s face it, that’s a lot of time in the car. If you’ve got the itch to stretch […]

The mysterious allure of Highway 1’s Oceano Butterflies, beaches, burgers and Bohemians   Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com There’s something magical and mysterious about Oceano. An energy, a vibe, a culture, call it what you will, but it’s definitely there. In the 1930s and 1940s, Oceano’s dunes were home to a colony of Depression-era refugees drawn […]

Nipomo, the gateway to the Central Coast, is an old west gem Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com There’s no shortage of wide-open spaces along Highway 1, but if you’re looking for something totally different, Nipomo will take you back to another era. In a lot of ways, the town still feels like what it must have […]

Oceano and Nipomo Bucket List Vacation California’s ocean-side Sahara Desert, where history and natural beauty collide.  Oceano and Nipomo are authentic California beach towns, off the beaten track, offering miles of pristine sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara Desert alongside a historic Mexican Village where visitors can go back in time. Located along the California […]

Hot springs, wine, and… pirates? Exploring Avila Beach, CA Where you can pick your perfect paradise Whatever your idea of a perfect vacation looks like, it probably involves a good amount of relaxing. Relaxing doesn’t always have to equal boring; it can mean treating yourself to an invigorating hike with scenic views, or exploring a […]

Avila Beach Bucket List Vacation There’s a Reason Locals Call Avila Beach & Valley the Land of Ahhs Find Charming Ambience, Miles of White Sandy Beaches, Charming Oceanfront Restaurants, A World-Class Spa, Natural Mineral Hot Springs, Magnificent Local Wines and Outdoor Adventure What’s your idea of paradise filled with ahh moments? Is it a spa […]

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 […]

Welcome to Cayucos, Highway 1’s Quintessential Beach Town from RoadTrippers No place does effortlessly cool coastal beach towns better than California. And of them all, there’s not a one more effortless or cool than Cayucos. Settled in the 1860s by a ship’s captain, the town remains more or less untouched by large-scale development, leaving its […]

Small CA Surfer Town with White Sandy Beaches, Waves, Western Saloon and Antiques No need to go Big, Charming Cayucos is Quintessential California Located on the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route You don’t have to fly to Hawaii to experience long stretches of white sandy beaches, killer waves, and charming locals. You don’t have to […]

Tales of Big Sur’s Ghosts   Come along and listen to some tales of the ghosts and spirits that haunt Big Sur Country with Rory Cosma at Ragged Point Inn and Resort. Legend has it that at the bottom of this incredible view from the Ragged Point Inn there is wreckage of numerous cars rotting […]

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, […]