The San Luis Obispo Lighthouse
History, photos and how to visit the restored 19th century San Luis Obispo Lighthouse
Attractions
San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza – The heart of the city
San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza – An easy walking tour of SLO can begin here at the heart of the town
San Marcos Pass Road – Highway 154 – a scenic backroad
San Marcos Pass Road – Highway 154 is a scenic backroad drive from Santa Barbara to Los Olivos
San Miguel California – The quaint town surrounding Mission San Miguel
San Miguel California – All about the town that grew out of the neighboring mission in San Luis Obispo County
The San Miguel Mission in Central California
A tour of San Miguel Mission, one of the best preserved missions in California.
Sand Dollar Beach Big Sur Coast – How to get there, what you’ll find
Sand Dollar Beach – Big Sur beaches aren’t easy to find – your complete guide to finding and enjoying these treasures
California Pronghorn Antelope – A denizen of the open plains of Central California
Pronghorn Antelope – Living on the plains at the eastern edge of Central California, they can be seen on some of the backroads.
Rain Rocks Rock Shed – A new favorite place along Highway 1 in Big Sur
The Rain Rocks Rock Shed and Pitkins Curve Bridge will take their place along with the Bixby Bridge as icons of the Big Sur Coast
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes – Guadalupe Beach
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve is the southern part of the dramatic central coast dune complex. How to visit this beach.
Salinas Airshow – California International Airshow (2025)
The Salinas Air Show – A major airshow event on the Central Coast held each September at the Salinas airport. Photos of past shows, details and maps showing the easy access.
