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For a unique adventure, travel to Avila Beach, located along the famous Highway 1 Discovery Route on the state’s central coast.

Who doesn’t desire their own private beach? Discover the next best thing with these 5 hidden gem beaches located along scenic Highway 1. From serene shores and quiet coves to undulating dunes, our uncrowded slice of San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) Coast beckons savvy surfers, beachcombers and sunbathers alike. 1. Pico Creek Beach Surf’s […]

Pick up a rental car from LA, roll back the sunroof, and get ready to enjoy these less-traveled PCH highlights—all of which are just as fantastic as the world-famous ones.

California’s Highway 1 is one of the best known drives in the country, and rather than just cruising the road, you have time for leisurely stops along the way.

As home to the largest northern elephant seal rookery in the mainland U.S., this secluded trail (located in San Simeon, California, just north of San Luis Obispo) offers intimate views of the elephant seals in their natural beach environment.

Get Your Resting Beach Face Ready! These Are the 50 Best Beach and Coastal Towns By Stephanie Osmanski Whether you’re #TeamEastCoast or prefer the West Coast, there’s nothing like a beach town. Especially come summertime, what’s better than biking or walking around a quaint little coastal town? You’ve got your beautiful water views, lots of […]

From LA to San Francisco: What it’s like driving one of America’s best road trips From Melanie Haiken When an enormous chunk of California’s famed Highway 1 crumbled into the Pacific Ocean in January, it looked like it would be summer before it was possible to take the iconic road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco through […]

Pack up the car and hit the road: Here’s a snapshot of the eight scenic byways in California, routes where the journey is the destination.

California’s Central Coast highlighted as a top destination by Travel + Leisure From Patricia Doherty Summer officially arrives in June, and we’re more than ready for the vacation season. If a road trip to explore a new — or favorite — locale sounds appealing, California’s Highway 1 and New York’s Finger Lakes both have much to offer. The scenery […]

Cambria and Avila Beach among Best Beach Towns in America From Dan Koday On a warm spring or summer day, if the liquid feeling of sunlight doesn’t instantly lift your mood in one of these charming beach towns, the historical character, quality shopping and grub—and many other pleasing attributes—certainly will. Just in time for vaccine summer, […]

Reader’s Digest lists 13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once From Carrie Bell The Golden State has it all, from snow-covered mountains to majestic forests to metropolises and miles and miles of ocean views—and there’s no better way to see it than on a California road trip. Dreaming of a […]

Thrillist names “The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed” From Daisy Barringer and Leila Najafi Spring is around the corner and with COVID cases in California (finally) trending downward, now might be a good time to start planning a road trip to safely explore the beautiful outdoors. Your options are endless: you […]

Your weekend itinerary to coastal SLO CAL Whether you roam north or south, now is the best time to enjoy whale watching, kayaking, hiking and fresh eats Ready for the weekend? Fill your days off with fresh coastal discoveries along the Highway 1 Discovery Route this February. Borrow our handy weekend itinerary and experience wide […]

Incredible wildlife and views make the southern end of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary SLO CAL’s best kept coastal secret Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime coastal experience full of wildlife and wonder? We’re going to let you in on a little local secret: Follow iconic Highway 1 to The Southern End of the Monterey Bay National […]

From TripSavvy Travel Tips: Getting behind the wheel and setting out for a road trip is a classic American experience, made even better with your hound by your side. You’ll find that you’ll have to make more frequent stops than you would if you were traveling solo but, in the end, these stops are good for you […]

During September’s Beach Clean Up Month Be part of the of the fun, discovery, learning, and caring all while social distancing September 2020 Use the NEW Coastal Discovery Trail to discover and help protect the best beaches, wildlife viewing, and hikes for solo, family and pet-friendly experiences along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Your Weekend […]

#StaySafe and be amazed along SLO CAL’s secluded coast #StaySafe while you take in SLO CAL’s spectacular sights. Discover untouched sanctuaries, secluded beaches and surprising wildlife as you venture safely along Highway 1, one of the most dynamic coastal driving routes in the world. It’s easy to keep your distance in SLO CAL, where the […]

From Patricia Doherty at Travel + Leisure, the best West Coast road trips: Stretching from San Diego, California, to Blaine, Washington, the West Coast of the United States encompasses over 1,370 miles from top to bottom. With so much beauty lying in between, including striking mountains, stunning national parks, and of course, the sparkling Pacific Ocean, […]