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Central California

When people think of California, often it’s only in terms of northern and southern. While both areas have much to recommend, you’re missing a rich adventure by passing through Central California without stopping! Skip out on some of the biggest crowds in the state’s most well-known spots and find something off the radar. Whether you’re looking for hikes, aquariums, or castles, Central California is worth taking the time to explore. Here are some of our favorite spots.

Davenport Pier: An Abandoned Pier that is a Photographer’s Dream
Abandoned | Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Davenport Pier: An Abandoned Pier that is a Photographer’s Dream

General Sherman Tree: The Largest Tree on Earth by Volume
Central California | National Parks | Natural Wonders

General Sherman Tree: The Largest Tree on Earth by Volume

Moro Rock: Sequoia National Park’s Granite Dome
Central California | Hikes | National Parks

Moro Rock: Sequoia National Park’s Granite Dome

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House in Pismo Beach
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House in Pismo Beach

Morro Bay Skateboard Museum (Closed)
Central California | Museums | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Morro Bay Skateboard Museum (Closed)

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Central California | Historical Structures | Missions | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park

Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz
Central California | Hikes | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach: A Beach & A Sunset You Will Never Want To Leave
Beaches | Central California | Natural Wonders | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

Natural Bridges State Beach: A Beach & A Sunset You Will Never Want To Leave

Freebirds: UCSB’s 24 Hour Burrito as Big as Your Head Spot
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Freebirds: UCSB’s 24 Hour Burrito as Big as Your Head Spot

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