Just head 20 minutes north or south to the towns of Avila Beach and Morro Bay, where boats depart daily. I suggest a trip with Sub Sea Tours & Kayaks in Morro Bay.

USA Today's 10 Best readers' choice list ranked two California ice cream shops among the best independent parlors in the country, and one is just a few miles north of Salinas.. The list was ...

If you haven’t been to Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County yet, you may want to make plans to after it was named the best beach in America in a new ranking. It was the only beach in California ...

What small California beach towns are among best in US? Two San Luis Obispo County beach towns landed on USA Today’s list of the best small coastal towns for 2025. Pismo Beach was No. 1, while ...

Beach visitors might want to add a new report card on the health of California beaches to their summer reading list. Once again, the Santa Monica Pier is the top California location on ...

I’ve Visited California’s Central Coast for 20 Years—and This Is the Most Charming Small Town in the Region Small town vibes, great food, and Central Coast views. San Luis Obispo has it all.