Arts & Culture Archives - Central Coast

Cannery Row

Historic Cannery Row is Monterey California’s premiere destination for great hotels, shopping, dining, family fun and nightlife. Plan your visit today!

Hearst Castle^®

Historic House Museum and CA State Park unit.

Photo Copyright John Bergez (CC BY 2.5)

Mission La Purisima State Historic Park – Lompoc

Visit the most extensively restored mission in California.

Mission San Antonio de Padua – near Jolon

Of all the Spanish missions in California, Mission San Antonio’s surroundings have changed the least.

Photo by Howcheng (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Mission San Buenaventura – Ventura

Located in downtown Ventura, the ninth of California’s 21 missions.

Photo by Pimpinellus (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo – Carmel

Historic site in Carmel, with beautiful scenery.

Mission San Juan Bautista

Explore the wonders of the beautiful mission that is over 200 years old.

Photo by Jeff Krause (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

The fifth mission, includes a public plaza built along San Luis Obispo Creek.

Mission San Miguel Arcangel – San Miguel

Mission San Miguel Arcangel is a National Historical Landmark.

Photo by Dmitry Rogozhin (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Mission Santa Barbara

Queen of the Missions, offering self-guided tours daily.

Mission Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill with excellent views of the city.

Mission Santa Ines – Solvang

Historical Mission, which commands a superb view of the Santa Ynez River Valley.

Mission Soledad

Mission Soledad is located one mile west of Hwy. 101 near the town of Soledad.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium was named the #1 Aquarium in the U.S.

Museum of Ventura County

The Museum of Ventura County celebrates the history, art, and culture of Ventura County.

Copyright Jim York Photo

National Steinbeck Center

Literary museum dedicated to Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

Ojai Valley Museum

Explore the Ojai Valley through permanent and temporary exhibitions, programs and events at the Ojai Valley Museum in downtown Ojai.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

A must-see attraction! Tour through Air Force One, view replica of Oval Office!

Santa Maria Philharmonic Society

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents classical music concerts each season to enthusiastic audiences, as well as special programs for the children of the community.

Santa Paula Art Museum

The Santa Paula Art Museum features rotating exhibits of art displayed in the beautifully restored Limoneira building in historic downtown Santa Paula.