You’re in good company—the Central Coast has been welcoming visitors with a sense of adventure and an eye for beauty for millennia. Discover the Central Coast’s rich history on your own Original Road Trip. See Native American artifacts in Channel Island Marine Sanctuary, visit seven of California’s 21
beautifully preserved missions, wander the ornate halls of historic Hearst Castle; you can even hop aboard a retired Air Force One at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
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Hearst Castle®
Historic House Museum and CA State Park unit.
Photo Copyright John Bergez (CC BY 2.5)
Mission La Purisima State Historic Park – Lompoc
Visit the most extensively restored mission in California.
Mission San Antonio de Padua – near Jolon
Of all the Spanish missions in California, Mission San Antonio's surroundings have changed the least.
Photo by Howcheng (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mission San Buenaventura – Ventura
Located in downtown Ventura, the ninth of California's 21 missions.
Photo by Pimpinellus (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo – Carmel
Historic site in Carmel, with beautiful scenery.
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Mission San Juan Bautista
Explore the wonders of the beautiful mission that is over 200 years old.
Photo by Jeff Krause (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
The fifth mission, includes a public plaza built along San Luis Obispo Creek.
Mission San Miguel Arcangel – San Miguel
Mission San Miguel Arcangel is a National Historical Landmark.
Photo by Dmitry Rogozhin (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mission Santa Barbara
Queen of the Missions, offering self-guided tours daily.
Mission Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill with excellent views of the city.
Mission Santa Ines – Solvang
Historical Mission, which commands a superb view of the Santa Ynez River Valley.
Mission Soledad
Mission Soledad is located one mile west of Hwy. 101 near the town of Soledad.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
A must-see attraction! Tour through Air Force One, view replica of Oval Office!
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