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12 Best Places to Visit in the Central Coast of California

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12 Best Places to Visit in the Central Coast of California

Introduction - Whether you live in the area or are planning to visit on vacation, check out this list. Here are the...

 
 

Connect with nature at Channel Islands National Park

Place To Visit 1 - Channel Island National Park is an island chain just off the coast of Ventura and the Santa Barbara region. The...

 
 

Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara

Place To Visit 2 - 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

Place To Visit 3 - Enjoy a feeling of Europe while in California by visiting the Solvang Danish Village. The village features Danish bakeries, architecture...

 
 

Be amazed by the Monarch Butterfly Grove

Place To Visit 4 - Located in the California beach town of Pismo Beach, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is an incredible natural occurrence. Every year,...

 
 

Spot sea creatures at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

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

 
 

Relax on Carmel Beach

Place To Visit 6 - One of the main Central Coast tourist attractions is the area's beaches. Carmel Beach is one of the most popular...

 
 

Wander along coastal paths at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Place To Visit 7 - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is another of the amazing places to visit in Central Coast California. This area is...

 
 
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Explore Hearst Castle

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

 
 

Hike at Montana de Oro State Park

Place To Visit 9 - Montana de Oro State Park is another attraction found in the San Luis Obispo region. The park is located about...

 
 

Discover marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Place To Visit 10 - Found right by the ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to a vast array of sea life. When visiting...

 
 

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