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central coast
Morgan Hill
152
Moss Landing
Marina
Pacific Grove
Carmel
San Juan Bautista
San Martin
Gilroy
Hollister
156
Salinas
Monterey
Paicines
25
Soledad
Big Sur
101
198
1
Jolon
San Simeon
Cambria
Atascadero
Morro Bay
Los Osos
Avila Beach
Santa Margarita
San Luis Obispo
Pismo Beach
Oceano Nipomo
Guadalupe
Orcutt
1
Lompoc
101
Los Olivos
Solvang
154
101
Goleta
Santa Barbara
Ojai
Carpinteria
Ventura
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
1
Santa
Paula
Piru
126
Simi Valley
Camarillo
Newbury Park
Thousand Oaks
33
Arroyo Grande
Santa Maria
San Miguel
Paso Robles
California Welcome
CentersSM
Gilroy: 8155-6 Arroyo
Circle, Building A;
408/842-6436
Salinas: 1-B Station
Place; 831/757-8687
Pismo Beach: Pismo
Beach Premium Outlets,
333 5 Cities Dr.;
805/668-7354
More information
Central Coast
Tourism Council
centralcoast-tourism.com
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visit
BIG SUR
Julia Pfeiff er Burns State Park. Explore ocean-rugged
coastline and ancient redwoods. Don't miss McWay Falls,
a picturesque tidefall that drops 80 feet over granite
cliff s onto the beach below. 831/667-1112; parks.ca.gov
CAMARILLO
Camarillo Premium Outlets. Shop more than 150
stores, ranging from designer brands such as Coach
and Tory Burch to Converse and Bose. 805/445-8520
premiumoutlets.com
CAMBRIA
Hearst San Simeon State Park. View marine mammals
in their natural habitat at the Elephant Seal Boardwalk.
Explore the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, an archeological
site dating back 5,850 years. 805/927-2070;
parks.ca.gov
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo. Learn
about one of California's most signifi cant heritage
sites as you tour fi ve museums, including the Basilica
Church. Father Junipero Serra, who founded 9 of the 21
missions, is buried under the sanctuary. 831/624-1271;
carmelmission.org
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Hike through
headlands and meadows to explore fi elds of wildfl owers,
diverse wildlife, hidden ocean coves, and a turn-of-thecentury
whalers cabin. 831/624-4909; parks.ca.gov
CARPINTERIA
Carpinteria State Beach. Swim, fi sh, picnic, and camp
on 62 acres of family-friendly beachfront. Kids will
love exploring tide pools fi lled with starfi sh, crabs, sea
urchins, and octopi. 805/684-2811; parks.ca.gov
CAYUCOS
Cayucos State Beach. This tranquil beach is popular
for surfi ng and swimming. Fishermen fl ock to the long
wooden pier, which is lit after sundown and does not
require a fi shing license. 805/781-5930; parks.ca.gov
Harmony Headlands State Park. Located just south of
the tiny town of Harmony (pop. 18), this park is marked
by a 1.5-mile coastal trail that off ers steep climbs and
stunning ocean views. 805/772-6101; parks.ca.gov
CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast California. It's About Time. Time to ditch
your feed. Time to explore 350 miles of the world's most
vibrant and stunning coastline. If you take the time, it
will give you all the time you need. And it's worth every
second. TheOriginalRoadTrip.com See ad, pgs. 117-119
GILROY
California Welcome Center Gilroy. 8155 Arroyo Circle,
Suite 6. The " Garlic Capital of the World " is home to
Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy Premium Outlets, a charming
historic downtown, award-winning wineries, and outdoor
recreation. 408/842-6436 visitgilroy.com; director@
visitgilroy.com See ad, p. 119
Gilroy Gardens. Discover this charming agricultural
amusement park in the Garlic Capital of the World,
with garden-themed rides aimed at little ones and the
whimsical Circus Trees created by Axel Erlandson. 408/
840-7100; gilroygardens.org
GOLETA
El Capitán State Beach. Enjoy more than 100
campsites with tables, fi re rings, and coin-operated
showers 20 miles away from Santa Barbara. A wooden
stairway connects bluff s to the beach, a popular spot for
surf-fi shing. 805/968-1033; parks.ca.gov
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