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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.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour in San Simeon
Central California | Lighthouses

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour in San Simeon

Driving on the Beach in Pismo & Oceano Dunes Recreation Area
Adventures | Central California

Driving on the Beach in Pismo & Oceano Dunes Recreation Area

Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo
Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo

Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach
Central California | Lighthouses

Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach

Linn’s Restaurant: Olallieberry Pie and Comfort Food in Cambria
Central California | Food

Linn’s Restaurant: Olallieberry Pie and Comfort Food in Cambria

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk in Cambria
Central California | Hikes

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk in Cambria

Victorian Mansion Bed and Breakfast: 50’s Suite in Los Alamos
Central California | Hotels

Victorian Mansion Bed and Breakfast: 50’s Suite in Los Alamos

Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill in Pismo Beach
Central California | Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill in Pismo Beach

Sea Otter Inn on Cambria’s Moonstone Beach Drive
Central California | Hotels | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Sea Otter Inn on Cambria’s Moonstone Beach Drive

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