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RAGGED POINT Coastal 2 Black Swift Falls Trail DiscoveryHighway Route 1 Hiking Map 20 17 The best trails, beaches, activities, SAN SIMEON and historic sites on the coast.

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Fiscalini Ranch 3 Preserve Bluff Trail 46 HARMONY 101 Harmony Headlands 4 State Park Trail 11 CAYUCOS ATASCADERO 25 12

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MORRO BAY 23 101 Audubon Sweet Springs 5 Nature Preserve Trails

Montaña De Oro State Park & Hazard Canyon Reef Hike SAN LUIS OBISPO 14 LOS OSOS & BAYWOOD PARK 101 227 EDNA 6 San Francisco VALLEY AVILA BEACH SAN LUIS BAY DR San Luis Obispo 21 ARROYO County (SLO CAL) 15 7 227 24 16 GRANDE 101 Los Angeles PISMO BEACH VALLEY 18

Pecho Coast Trail to Lighthouse Hike OCEANO NIPOMO Over 40 hikes along the Highway 1 Discovery Route can be found at Guadalupe-Nipomo 8 www.H1DR.com/hikes Dunes 6 miles THE BEST TRAILS, BEACHES, ACTIVITIES, AND HISTORIC SITES ON THE COAST.

BEST OCEAN WALKS, HIKES, BEST BEACHES FOR SOLO, & WILDLIFE VIEWING TRAILS FAMILY, & DOG DAYS

1 PACIFIC VALLEY BLUFF TRAIL: This San W.R. HEARST MEMORIAL STATE BEACH, Simeon trail offers great bird watching, 9 SAN SIMEON: This protected cove is plus unparalleled views of the ocean and perfect for playing in the sand, walking the fields dotted with wildflowers. pier, fishing, swimming or kayaking.

BLACK SWIFT FALLS TRAIL: Steep cliffs, MOONSTONE BEACH, CAMBRIA: Find 2 breathtaking panoramas, black sands and 10 smooth “moonstones” on one of the best a seasonal waterfall mark this Ragged Point beaches in California for beachcombing hike. Dogs on leash allowed. and driftwood.

FISCALINI RANCH PRESERVE BLUFF ESTERO BLUFFS STATE PARK BEACH & 3 TRAIL: Seventeen trails greet pedestrians, 11 THE CAYUCOS SHIPWRECK, CAYUCOS: horseback riders, and cyclists at this 437- Find bluff trails, pocket beaches, tidepools, acre oceanfront nature preserve. Dogs on and prime birdwatching here, plus a real leash allowed. shipwrecked fishing boat on view. To see the shipwreck, take the rustic southern HARMONY HEADLANDS STATE PARK Estero Bluffs State Park entrance to the 4 TRAIL: Find a sweet and easy four-mile parking lot at the corner of North Ocean round-trip trail to the beach through soft Ave. and Highway 1. coastal bluffs covered in grasses and seasonal wildflowers. CAYUCOS STATE BEACH, CAYUCOS: Large 12 expanses of beach are perfect for walking, AUDUBON SWEET SPRINGS NATURE sunbathing and playing, with waters ideal 5 PRESERVE TRAILS: A favorite spot for for swimming, kayaking and surfing. Dogs birdwatchers, this 24-acre preserve offers can run off leash in some areas. gentle walking trails and excellent views of Morro Rock. MORRO BAY STRAND DOG BEACH, 13 CAYUCOS: Let your four-legged friend play MONTAÑA DE ORO STATE PARK & while you fish, surf, or look for sea glass, 6 HAZARD CANYON REEF HIKE: Cross a wildflowers, tidepools and seabirds. fragrant eucalyptus forest and enter the mouth of a canyon to discover the rocky SPOONER’S COVE BEACH – MONTANA beach at Hazard Canyon Reef. 14 DE ORO STATE PARK: Tucked back from shore, with azure waters protected from PECHO COAST TRAIL TO LIGHTHOUSE big swells and wind, this cove is ideal for 7 HIKE: Hike 3.75 miles round-trip with the wading and birdwatching. guidance of a local historian and natural history buff, ending at the historic Point AVILA BEACH, AVILA: Pick your perfect San Luis Lighthouse. 15 paradise along the expansive six miles of Avila Bay’s protected family-friendly beach. GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES: Walk on (Check signage for dog hours.) 8 trails and a boardwalk near a beautiful lake, grasslands, coastal brush, and a wide PISMO STATE BEACH, OCEANO: This state beach with rolling dunes on this diverse 16 beach is the only one in California where 5.2-mile out-and-back hike. vehicles are permitted to drive on specified areas of the sand and dunes. Dogs allowed on leash only. BEST WILDLIFE VIEWING BEST SITES, DISCOVERY AND INSPIRING VIEWS CENTERS & ACTIVITIES FOR STEWARDSHIP TRAVELERS ELEPHANT SEAL ROOKERY: The Piedras 17 Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery lets visitors PIEDRAS BLANCAS LIGHT STATION: Tour see elephant seals up close and in their 20 this majestic lighthouse, a monument element with trained local docents to to maritime days gone by which towers answer questions. above the ocean between San Simeon and Ragged Point. PISMO BEACH MONARCH BUTTERFLY 18 GROVE: The Pismo Beach Monarch POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE: Reserve Butterfly Grove sees thousands of 21 an educational and historic tour of this butterflies annually and is one of the light station which opened in 1890 and largest Monarch butterfly colonies in still stands high on a hill today with North America. unparalleled views. SEA OTTER SPOTTING AT MORRO ROCK: DISCOVERY CENTER SAN SIMEON BAY: 19 In Morro Bay, watch as sea otters play, 22 Located on the emerald historical San hunt, and raise their young in protected Simeon Bay, this educational center offers waters. fun, hands-on, and interactive exhibits about the land and sea. SIX WHALE TRAIL VIEWING SITES: Find six whale watching sites with fun MORRO BAY STATE PARK MUSEUM and educational interpretive signs and 23 OF NATURAL HISTORY: This museum awesome views. overlooks the dynamic Morro Bay Estuary, with 26 live and interactive science-based exhibits designed to delight and educate.

G KAYAK BACK IN TIME TO PORT SAN LUIS FOR OO L D E 24 V Paddle back A LIGHTHOUSE – AVILA BEACH: R T in time with professional kayak guides to

. the 125-year-old restored Point San Luis N I A T S S Lighthouse in Avila Beach. Great for novice T U A S Y . P L A Y . paddlers.

Want to make a difference SEAWEED FORAGING TOUR - ESTERO 25 BLUFFS STATE PARK: Discover secret spots while on vacation? for foraging delicious edible seaweed, learn sustainable harvesting techniques, and try Make your travel experience more meaningful with seaweed ramen prepared for you at the the Stewardship Travel for Good activities along end of the tour. Highway 1. Get involved, create unique memories, and make your vacation more fun. From beach cleanups, trail restoration, museums, and parks tours, your contributions make a difference.