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Top 15 Things to Do Along the Pacific Central Coast of California

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Top 15 Things to Do Along the Pacific Central Coast of California

Introduction - If planning a Pacific Coast road trip or another type of visit to the region, be sure to check out...

 
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Wander along coastal paths at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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

 

Go wine tasting in Paso Robles or Santa Ynez Valley

Thing To Do 2 - 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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Discover marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Thing To Do 3 - Found right by the ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to a vast array of sea life. When visiting...

 
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Relax on Carmel Beach

Thing To Do 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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Connect with nature at Channel Islands National Park

Thing To Do 5 - Channel Island National Park is an island chain just off the coast of Ventura and the Santa Barbara region. The...

 
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Spot sea creatures at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Thing To Do 6 - 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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Be amazed by the Monarch Butterfly Grove

Thing To Do 7 - Located in Pismo Beach, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is an incredible natural occurrence. Every year, thousands of vivid butterflies fly...

 
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Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara

Thing To Do 8 - 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

Thing To Do 9 - 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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Experience European culture at the Solvang Danish Village

Thing To Do 10 - Enjoy a feeling of Europe while in California by visiting the Solvang Danish Village. The village features Danish bakeries, architecture...

 

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