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*April 2024: Big Sur is currently inaccessible via inbound vehicle traffic on HWY 1, with full closures at Palo Colorado (12 miles south of Carmel) and Limekiln Creek Bridge, 46 miles north of Cambria. Open dates are undetermined and conditions are evolving. Until Big Sur reopens again, there are plenty of other open roads throughout the Central Coast for you to enjoy and discover!

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Parks & Beaches Along the Central Coast

STUNNING HIKES ON THE CENTRAL COAST

Where is the Central Coast?

Central Coast Regions

Monterey Bay Region
San Luis Obispo Region
Santa Barbara Region
Ventura Region

Experience the Central Coast

It’s about time. Time to ditch your feed. Time to explore 350 miles of the world’s most vibrant and stunning coastline. Time to disconnect from your day-to-day. As The Original Road Trip, all the California Central Coast is asking you to do is one thing: take the time. From just north of Los Angeles to just south of San Francisco—we are a region unified through a connected spirit. Free, open and alluring—this is a place that allows stories to unfold. If you take the time, it will give you the time you need. And it’s worth every second.

San Luis Obispo Region

With irresistible beach communities, an international reputation for award-winning winemaking, numerous farmers markets and the legendary Hearst Castle, the San Luis Obispo region is anything but ordinary.
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Santa Barbara Region

From the American Riviera to the rolling hills and vineyards of the Sta. Rita Hills, indulge in the expansive beauty of legendary flower fields and the mouthwatering flavors of Santa Maria-style barbecue.Explore The Region
Ventura Region

Here, vibrant ocean panoramas complement urban destinations and small-town escapes. The Ventura Region connects the timeless vintage vibe of California to the sophistication of its growing culinary scene.
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Monterey Bay Region

Indulge in world-class golf, take in the timelessness of Monterey's Cannery Row, explore an oceanfront aquarium, revel in the rugged coastline of Big Sur, discover the garlic "capital" of the world and delight in eclectic seaside towns.
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