Blog Posts for Oceano & Nipomo

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Historic Oceano Train Depot The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use and is open for tours of this 1904 train depot that remains virtually untouched. The Oceano Depot was once the most important building in South San Luis Obispo County as all passenger, freight, telegraph, and mail […]

Exploring The Incredible Sand Dunes Of Oceano/Pismo Beach, California This post originally appeared here by Geoffrey Morrison Normally when you think of sand dunes you think of the Sahara, right? Or maybe Sir Lawrence’s Arabia. But probably not… the central California coast. While certainly not as expansive as the world’s full-size deserts, the Pismo dunes are […]

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail   This Blog Originally Appeared Here The CA Highway 1 Discovery Route (H1DR) invites visitors to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at six new Whale Trail sites. The H1DR is compromised of 10 coastal towns along Highway 1, located half-way between […]

The Luffa Farm: Free Tour This post originally appeared on NBC’s Worth the Trip By Alysia Gray Painter Curious how the shower scrubbers grow? Stop by during your next Central Coast ramble. IF YOU HAVE A SHOWER RITUAL, it probably includes some or all of the following: shampoo, conditioner, soap, a shower cap, a washcloth, […]

The Best of CA Highway 1: Top Hidden Gems for Beach Lovers and History Buffs in Oceano and Nipomo Explore the roots of the Central Coast, find the only California State Beach you can drive on, explore Hollywood history at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dune Center, see thousands of Monarch Butterflies, enjoy miles of unspoiled beaches and […]

The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use. People can tour a real turn-of-the-century train depot that remains virtually untouched from when it was in use. The Oceano Depot was once the most important building in South San Luis Obispo County. All passenger, freight, telegraph, and mail service passed […]

Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe Standing in a grove of stately Eucalyptus trees on Nipomo Mesa is a 13-room adobe residence built by Captain William Goodwin Dana in 1840. Restoration efforts have restored this gracious home to much of its original splendor. Burros and other farm animals from the great Rancho era can still be found […]

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Outdoor Adventure Photo by Brian Baer Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on our Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram to get discovered! We will feature a new photo every week! Oceano Dunes Off Highway Vehicle Park© 2011, California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer