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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
Explore the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, an archeological site
dating back 5,850 years. 805/927-2070; parks.ca.gov
BIG SUR
Andrew Molera State Park. Admire majestic views
of the Pacifi c coast as you wander through miles of
meadow, beach, bluff , and hilltop trails in this relatively
undeveloped park. 831/667-1112; parks.ca.gov
Julia Pfeiff er Burns State Park. Explore rugged
coastline and ancient redwoods. Don't miss McWay Falls,
a picturesque waterfall that drops 80 feet over granite
cliff s onto the beach below. 831/667-1112; parks.ca.gov
CAMARILLO
Visit Camarillo. Hit the road for Camarillo, where
sunshine reigns supreme, families come to play, and
farm-fresh fl avors are everywhere! Find relaxing retreats
and fi ll up on outdoor adventures. Shop miles of styles,
from our quaint Old Town district to the Camarillo
Premium Outlets. Sunny days are here. 805/201-0506;
visitcamarillo.com See ad, p. 119
CAMBRIA
Hearst San Simeon State Park. View marine mammals
in their natural habitat at the Elephant Seal Boardwalk.
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Carmel River State Beach. Popular with birders, this
mile-long beach beckons belted kingfi sher, royal tern,
and killdeer thanks to the Carmel River Lagoon and
Wetlands Natural Reserve. 831/649-2836; parks.ca.gov
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
whaler's 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. 805/566-2494; 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
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. 119-121..
GILROY
Visit Gilroy. The " Garlic Capital of the World " is home
to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy Premium
Outlets, a charming historic downtown, award-winning
wineries, and outdoor adventures. 408/842-6436;
visitgilroy.com
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. Discover this
charming amusement park with over 40 rides and
attractions, water slides, majestic gardens, and over
10,000 trees, including the world-famous Circus Trees.
408/840-7100; gilroygardens.org See ad, p. 121
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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