Hit the Road to Savor Harvest Season
Autumn has arrived and it’s all about those fall “feels” here on California’s Central Coast. From playful corn mazes and pumpkin patches to the vibrant hues of leaves changing on the vines in wine country and spectacular coastal sunsets, the beauty and bounty of The Original Road Trip beckons.
Sip & Leaf Peep
Fall is a lively time in wine country as vintners harvest their 2024 grapes, barrel fresh vintages, and release new wines. Taste your way from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Morgan Hill to Monterey County, Paso Robles, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Cheers!
Fall Flavors
Squash season is here and the scarecrows are out! Shop farmers markets and visit pumpkin patches. Spooky, spicy fun awaits throughout the Central Coast, be it in Carmel Valley, San Luis Obispo, or Camarillo.
Get Outdoors
Get your fill of fresh air fun while the days remain warm. Whether you hit the trails to hike and bike or get out on the water for a paddle or whale watching cruise, the Central Coast is your ultimate outdoor playground.
Michelin Stars
Dozens of standout restaurants in the Central Coast region earned the Michelin Guide’s stamp of approval in the new 2024 California guide. Find out what the buzz is all about when you dine at top tables and try celebrated Michelin plates. Yes, chef!
By Shannon Brooks