EXPLORE OUR REGIONS
Discover the best of a California vacation along the Central Coast. The four regions include Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Bay, each offering something unique. Enjoy scenic Highway 1 drives, rocky shorelines, sandy beaches for swimming and surfing, and panoramic Pacific views. Travel inland to explore wine country, mountain trails, and desert-like landscapes.
Monterey Bay Region
Discover Big Sur’s sea cliffs, foggy redwood forests, and the shifting dunes of Fort Ord National Monument. Spot rare California condors at Pinnacles National Park and explore iconic attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and historic Cannery Row. Families will love Carmel-by-the-Sea for its arts scene, Gilroy for its garlic festival, and Santa Cruz for its classic boardwalk and surfing history.
San Luis obispo region
Explore more than 16 cities and towns across the Central Coast, each with its own charm. Stroll Arroyo Grande’s vintage Main Street, relax in the beach town of Pismo Beach, or tour the famous Hearst Castle near San Simeon. Discover Cambria’s pine forests and Harmony’s artist community. In this region, spot elephant seals north of San Simeon, enjoy wine-country dining in Paso Robles, and uncover endless outdoor adventures.
santa barbara region
Santa Barbara offers world-class wine tasting, from the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail to the rolling vineyards of Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley. Relax on the sunny beaches of Carpinteria, admire Spanish-style architecture in downtown Santa Barbara, and explore the wild beauty of the North County coast. Dive into culture and history at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art or on the Red Tile Walking Tour, where California’s past comes to life.
ventura region
Just an hour north of Los Angeles, the Ventura Region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with ocean views and endless things to do. Explore the beach cities of Oxnard and Ventura, the charm of Ojai Valley, and the farmlands of Heritage Valley. Visit Channel Islands National Park, often called the Galápagos of North America, or step into history at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
