Central Coast

 
 

California

Central Coast Region – Arroyo Grande, Big Sur, Carmel, Gilroy, Monterey, Morro Bay, Oxnard, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Solvang, Ventura

The Central Coast runs along the coast of the Pacific Ocean (between the San Francisco Bay Area on the north and Los Angeles County on the south), the Central Coast Region has both urban and rural attractions and is one of California's most beautiful regions. You'll find thriving agricultural areas; world-famous views and scenery along the coast; national and State Parks; wildlife refuges; and spectacular beaches. There are many opportunities for sailing, kayaking, surfing and other water sports.

Main Attractions: Big Sur, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Hearst Castle, Pinnacles National Monument, Cannery Row, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Channel Islands National Park, Point Lobos State Reserve, Los Padres National Forest

Counties: Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito

Cities: Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Big Sur, Buellton, Camarillo, Cambria, Carmel, Castroville, Cayucos, Cuyama , Fillmore, Gilroy, Goleta, Gonzales, Greenfield, Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Hollister, Jolon, King City, Lompoc, Los Alamos, Lucia, Marina, Monterey, Moorpark, Morgan Hill, Morro Bay, Moss Landing, Newbury Park, Nipomo, Oak View, Oxnard, Pacific Grove, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, Prunedale, San Ardo, San Juan Bautista, San Lucas, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Barbara, Santa Margarita, Santa Maria, Santa Paula, Seaside, Shandon, Simi Valley, Soledad, Solvang, Thousand Oaks, Ventura