Destination: Central Coast
By Citysearch Staff, Los Angeles
From jagged coastlines and lush vineyards to exquisite dining, the Central Coast mixes the rough with the refined in grand style. Drink in this purely Californian cocktail with our guide to the area's best spots.
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA
It's a mansion ... it's a museum ... it's the media mogul's opulent fantasy estate perched high above the Pacific. -
San Luis Obispo
Hwy 1 and Hwy 101, San Luis Obispo, CA
Find everything from street fairs to stunning natural scenery in one of the Central Coast's largest cities. -
Paso Robles
Highway 101 and Highway 46, Paso Robles, CA
Get away from your ultra-urban existence and grab a glass in California's other grape-growing region. -
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA
Interactive exhibits and sweeping views of the Pacific enhance the museum-going experience. -
Solvang
Highway 101 to Highway 246, Solvang, CA
Yes it's kitschy, and on a well-trodden tourist route, but the "Danish capital of America" is worth a look.
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The Hitching Post II
406 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA
Round up a steak fit for a cowboy at this rough-riding restaurant made more famous in "Sideways." -
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
891 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
Traditional Italian dishes and a friendly, neighborhood vibe. -
Buona Tavola
1037 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Contemporary take on Northern Italian food in a classy, intimate setting. -
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Flavorful American fare and bright, eclectic decor. -
The Sow's Ear Cafe
2248 Main St, Cambria, CA
Inventive California cuisine and hearty country favorites served in a cozy setting in the heart of Cambria.
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Central Coast's kitschy gem of an inn allows you to be a cavewoman for a day.
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Sycamore Mineral Springs
1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA
Soak up the natural beauty at this woodsy spa and resort. -
Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA
A historical gem featuring mineral hot springs and a wine-country location. -
Olallieberry Inn
2476 Main St, Cambria, CA
A charming B&B on the banks of Santa Rosa Creek with outstanding breakfasts and cozy, antique-filled rooms. -
SeaVenture Resort
100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
Chic digs in a small beach town on the central California coast.
