Lovers Point Park and Beach – 4 acres of recreational paradise in Pacific Grove
Lovers Point Park and Beach – The western end of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail in Pacific Grove is a place for most any sort of fun beach activity
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Los Osos Elfin Forest-Baywood Park, on Morro Bay
Los Osos Elfin Forest on Morro Bay is a fascinating pygmy oak forest complete with walkways. Easily accessible and great for nature viewing.
Lompoc Flower Festival – a spectacular celebration in the Valley of Flowers
Lompoc Flower Festival – celebrating the most beautiful agricultural area in Central California
List of California Beaches
A complete list of California beaches on the Central Coast, from Monterey to Point Conception, with descriptions, GPS coordinates, directions and access information.
Limekiln State Park – Camping at the beach and among the redwoods in Big Sur
Limekiln State Park – A beautiful beach, redwoods, creeks, history, camping and all this in Big Sur.
Lampton Cliffs Park – A vest pocket park and beach hidden away in Cambria
Lampton Cliffs Park, hard to find, but easy on the eyes once you’re there. A secluded beauty of a beach in Cambria.
The La Purisima Mission near Lompoc – a journey back in time
La Purisima Mission – The only fully restored mission complex in California is a journey back in time
Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium – A previous Photo of the Week on Discover-Central-California.com
Father Junipero Serra – The founder of the California Missions
Junipero Serra traveled from San Diego to Monterey establishing missions. His contribution is honored in the US Capitol with a statue.
The James Dean Memorial in Cholame
The James Dean Memorial pays tribute to the actor who died near here in a car crash in 1955
