BEACHES AND PARKS IN THE CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast isn’t just one coast but many. That’s because you’ll find both busy beaches popular for surfing, volleyball, and just hanging out to wild and pristine areas where you’ll spot sea otters, elephant seals, and even whales. There are graceful, towering sand dunes to climb and protected bays, harbors, and coves popular for kayaking and fishing. You can hike into and explore redwood forests with graceful waterfalls. Explore the Channel Islands Harbor or for the ultimate natural escape head out to Channel Islands National Park for camping beneath the stars.
California Central Coast Beaches and Parks Listings
Asilomar Rustic Charm and Simple Elegance on the Tip of the Monterey Peninsula.
Scenic beach with coastal trails among the dunes and shoreline.
Largest ancient coast redwoods forest south of San Francisco.
The Buellton Visitors Bureau is open 7 days a week for your convenience.
Experience what Carmel has to offer-the beach, food & wine, culture and more!
A splendid natural setting with small town charm.
A coastal gem located about an hour north of Los Angeles.
Host to a huge variety of plants & animals and more than 100 historic shipwrecks
Located within walking distance to the downtown historic Pacific Grove.
Year 'round whale watching aboard the high speed catamaran - the CONDOR Express.
A perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping.
Trails and waterways that meander through woodlands, tidal creeks and marshes.
A great spot for fishing, watching commercial fishing and dining.
Step back in time in Heritage Valley, along Highway 126 in rural Ventura County.
Cruising the Channel Islands for education, recreation and research since 1968.
Visit this incredibly scenic waterfall, which flows year-round.
Lompoc - the City of Arts & Flowers
Visit the most extensively restored mission in California.
Rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal streams, canyons, and hiking.
Monterey County the greatest meeting of Land and Sea on the Pacific Coast of USA
Working harbor on Monterey Bay with many sightseeing and fishing vessels.
Scenic beach with its famous natural bridge and Monarch Grove.
Old Orcutt is a unique destination for shopping, dining wine tasting and Spas.
The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau assists with visitor & meeting needs.
Pajaro Dunes Resort situated on Monterey Bay offers beachfront vacation rentals.
Camping, hiking, rock climbing, and caving among these dramatic rock formations.
Pismo Beach is classic California, a perfect little cozy beachside community.
Long white beaches, spectacular views and loads of activities.
Outstanding sightseeing - this area contains headlands, coves and rolling meadow
A working, deep water harbor between Los Angeles and the San Francisco.
Take an eco-adventure: sail to the Channel Islands with Capt. Dan.
Experience the quintessential California vacation in Santa Cruz County!
Resort on the Beach. Rooms have fireplaces and most a private balcony hot tub.
Solvang features an authentic Danish village, windmills and Scandinavian dining.
Offers numerous marine exhibits, aquariums and a view of the local sea life.
Ventura Harbor, where visitors can relax in a sun kissed oceanfront playground.
Ventura-A relaxed escape in a spectacular coastal setting.
Combining the riches of Camarillo, Oxnard & Ventura
Beach, bike path along scenic cliffs and famous surfing location.
