Take. Your. Time. Take your time exploring a 350+ mile stretch of coastline and adjacent inland areas between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Central Coast is comprised of four regions: Monterey Bay, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Each offers incredible year-round weather, distinctive towns, outdoor adventures, shopping, amazing food, wine and beer, and cultural events.
Discover hidden gems along U.S. Route 101, California State Highway 1 (also known as Paci c Coast Highway), and the many scenic routes throughout the Central Coast.
Start exploring at CentralCoast-Tourism.com/Explore, where you’ll nd:
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL TIPS ROAD TRIP itineraries
STUNNING BEACHES & HIKES WHAT’S HAPPENING
At roughly 13,000 square miles, the Central Coast would take 8-10 hours to drive straight through. In order to experience everything the charming coastal and rural communities have to offer, we recommend spending at least 2-4 days in each region.
With abundant outdoor activities, the Central Coast is about taking the time to enjoy. And it’s worth every second.
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets Shop at 40 of your favorite national brands in the heart of the Central Coast. 333 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach 93449 805.773.4661
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VISITOR SERVICES
Morro Bay
Waterfront, lodging, restaurants and outdoor adventure. Come Get Salty. MorroBay.org
Pismo Beach Visitor Information Center
581 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach 93449
805.556.7397 • 800.443.7778
ExperiencePismoBeach.com
San Luis Obispo Visitor Center
Live the SLO life to its fullest with travel tips & resources.
895 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo 93401
877.SLO.TOWN • VisitSLO.com
San Simeon Visitor Center
250 San Simeon Ave.
San Simeon 93452
VisitSanSimeonCA.com
SLO CAL
Discover the splendor of San Luis Obispo County. SLOCAL.com
Travel Paso
200+ wineries, a fresh culinary scene and cultural amenities await. TravelPaso.com
MONTEREY BAY region
LODGING
Big Sur Lodge
47225 Highway 1, Big Sur 93920
800.424.4787
BigSurLodge.com
The Hotel Carmel
A cozy coastal getaway for wanderers off-the-beaten-track.
Corner of 4th & San Carlos St. Carmel-by-the-Sea 93923
855.622.7635
TheHotelCarmel.com
La Playa Hotel
All-New Grand Dame of Carmel Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921 800.582.8900
LaPlayaHotel.com
ACTIVITIES
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy 95020
Carmel Visitor Center In Carmel Plaza on Ocean Ave., between Junipero & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921 800.550.4333 • CarmelCalifornia.com
Morgan Hill – Valley adventures, vibrant downtown flavors, and locally crafted sips – plus the joy of picking your own cherries.Where good times are always in play. 831.425.1234 • VisitMorganHill.org
Pacific Grove Tourist Information 100 Central Ave., Pacific Grove 93950 831.324.4668 • PacificGrove.org
San Juan Bautista Welcome Center 319 3rd St., San Juan Bautista 95045 SanJuanBautistaCA.com
See Monterey – Monterey County is made up of endless paths, from the majestic redwoods to the pristine coastline – each one leading to something incredible. SeeMonterey.com The Town of Parkfield
The Cowboy Side of California. BBQ, Lodging, and Wide Open Spaces. 70410 Parkfield Coalinga Rd. Parkfield 93451 • Parkfield.com
Visit San Benito County P.O. Box 720, Tres Pinos 95075 VisitSanBenito.org
Visit Santa Cruz County – From soaring redwood canopies to shallow coastal tide pools, Find Your Awe in Santa Cruz County. 831.425.1234 • SantaCruz.org
