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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...

 
 

Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara

Activity 1 - Old Mission Santa Barbara is one of the most popular places to visit in Central Coast California. The Spanish mission...

 
 
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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 to check out. Two popular places for wine...

 
 

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...

 
 

Hike at Montana de Oro State Park

Activity 5 - Montana de Oro State Park is another attraction found in the San Luis Obispo region. The park is located about...

 
 

Be amazed by the Monarch Butterfly Grove

Activity 6 - Located in the California beach town of Pismo Beach, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is an incredible natural occurrence. Every year,...

 
 

Connect with nature at Channel Islands National Park

Activity 7 - Channel Island National Park is an island chain just off the coast of Ventura and the Santa Barbara region. The...

 
 
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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...

 
 

Wander along coastal paths at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Activity 9 - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is another of the amazing places to visit in Central Coast California. This area is...

 
 

Spot sea creatures at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Activity 10 - 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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