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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.

Cambria: Food, Drinks, Lodging, Hikes & Sunsets in this Coastal Town
Best of Lists | Central California | City Guides | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Cambria: Food, Drinks, Lodging, Hikes & Sunsets in this Coastal Town

Avocado Festival in Carpenteria
Central California | Events

Avocado Festival in Carpenteria

Firestone Walker Brewery in Paso Robles
Central California

Firestone Walker Brewery in Paso Robles

Sea Lions and Fish Markets on Port San Luis in Avila
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Wildlife

Sea Lions and Fish Markets on Port San Luis in Avila

Bixby Creek Bridge: Photos and History of this Iconic Bridge
Central California | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Bixby Creek Bridge: Photos and History of this Iconic Bridge

Partington Cove: A Beautiful Hike in Big Sur
Central California | Hikes | Natural Wonders | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Partington Cove: A Beautiful Hike in Big Sur

Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach
Art | Central California | City Parks | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach

Last Stage West: BBQ Ribs and Music in Atascadero (Closed)
Central California | Food | Strangely Awesome

Last Stage West: BBQ Ribs and Music in Atascadero (Closed)

Monarch Butterfly Grove: See 30,000 Butterflies in Pismo Beach
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Wildlife

Monarch Butterfly Grove: See 30,000 Butterflies in Pismo Beach

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