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12 Exciting California Central Coast Activities You Should Try

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12 Exciting California Central Coast Activities You Should Try

Introduction - The Central Coast, encompassing 6 regions, offers a lot of things to do. If you don't know or can't decide...

 
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Wander along coastal paths at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Activity 1 - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is another of the amazing places to visit in Central Coast California. This area is...

 
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Experience European culture at the Solvang Danish Village

Activity 2 - Enjoy a feeling of Europe while in California by visiting the Solvang Danish Village. The village features Danish bakeries, architecture...

 

Go wine tasting in Paso Robles or Santa Ynez Valley

Activity 3 - When visiting, you’ll find a fantastic selection of California Central Coast wineries. Two popular places for wine tasting are Paso...

 
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Relax on Carmel Beach

Activity 4 - One of the main Central Coast tourist attractions is the area’s beaches. Carmel Beach is one of the most popular...

 
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Spot sea creatures at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Activity 5 - The ocean surrounding Channel Islands National Park is known as the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The area protects 1,470...

 
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Hike at Montana de Oro State Park

Activity 6 - Montana de Oro State Park is another attraction found in the San Luis Obispo region. The park is located about...

 
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Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara

Activity 7 - Old Mission Santa Barbara is one of the most popular places to visit in Central Coast California. The Spanish mission...

 
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Explore Hearst Castle

Activity 8 - Located in San Simeon in San Luis Obispo County, Hearst Castle is a palace-style estate constructed between the early and...

 
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Discover marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Activity 9 - Found right by the ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to a vast array of sea life. When visiting...

 
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Connect with nature at Channel Islands National Park

Activity 10 - Channel Island National Park is an island chain just off the coast of Ventura and the Santa Barbara region. The...

 

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