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Address: Oso Flaco Rd, Oceano Dunes Recreation Area, Oceano, CA 93444
Set in nearly 20 miles of coastal dunes, Oso Flaco is a rare freshwater lake that boasts a baffling wealth of natural diversity. Prime grounds for birdwatchers and other nature enthusiasts, Oso Flaco features a boardwalk leading to the beach that allows visitors to catch brief glimpses of everything from bobcats and...
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Address: 1760 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93464
The 19th Franciscan mission established along the California coast enjoys, perhaps, the most enchanting view of all, overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley and the distant Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains. The mission, today, continues to hold regular services and ceremonies, and its museum houses a unique...
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Address: Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424
One of the Central Coast's most popular beaches, Avila is known for calm, warm waters and beautiful scenery (especially in the summer months, when surrounding hills are in full bloom and hordes of sunbathers flock to the area). Recent development has upgraded public facilities along the beach, and it now features...
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Address: 5475 Chardonnay Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Nestled between the San Rafael Mountains and the Sisquoc River, Cambria has emerged as one of the Central Coast's premiere wineries, earning recognition from the likes of "Wine Enthusiast," "Wine Advocate," and the "Santa Maria Times." The land that makes up the estate was once part of the Tepusquet Vineyard, which...
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Address: 2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436
Covering some 1900 acres, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park boasts ten buildings that comprised the original mission. Founded in 1787, La Purisima was the eleventh Franciscan mission constructed in California. The buildings, carefully restored to their original states, include the padres' residence, soldiers'...
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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Address: 782 Monterey St, at Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Founded in the 18th century by Father Junipero Serra, who hoped to convert the native Chumash people to Catholicism, this Franciscan mission was named for the Bishop of Toulouse, Saint Luis. The surrounding area, known as the Valley of the Bears, helped supply the mission's earliest residents with ample quantities of...
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Address: Hwy 1, Santa Maria, CA 93437
In 1941, the U.S. Army moved into a sleepy northwestern corner of Santa Barbara County that became known as Camp Cooke. Soldiers stationed there trained for combat against German, Japanese, and (some five years later) North Korean forces. By 1957, Camp Cooke had been transformed into a space and ballistic missile...
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Address: Grand Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93420
Boasting one of the more active waterfronts along the Central Coast, this 23-mile stretch of beach is a family-friendly destination for visitors from all over the state, thanks to calm, warm waters that are ideal for swimming, scuba diving, surfing, body-boarding, sea kayaking, and fishing. The beach town prides...
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Address: Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Noteworthy for its dramatic landscape, Shell Beach is a small waterfront community located just north of Pismo Beach's main drag. The beaches, cut out of jagged crags and steep cliffs, are small, sheltered, and offer varying degrees of privacy depending on the time of year and distance from the road. The beach proper...
Los Padres National Forest & Figueroa Mountain Recreation Area
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Address: 1616 N Carlotti Dr, Santa Lucia District Office, Santa Maria, CA 93454
This popular recreation area is part of the scenic Los Padres National Forest, which stretches from the Santa Barbara coast north to Big Sur. Figueroa Mountain, noteworthy for its brilliant seasonal beauty, features a wide range of facilities and activities suitable for the entire family: over 30 miles of hiking and...
