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.
Attractions
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.
Salinas River Walk – Paso Robles’ new river trail
Salinas River Walk – A lovely river trail in Paso Robles. Directions, parking and photos
The San Andreas Fault Line – A visit to the Earthquake capitol of the world
The San Andreas Fault Line – A visit to Parkfield which is known as the “Earthquake Capitol of the World”
San Carpoforo Creek – The southern end of the Big Sur coast
San Carpoforo Creek and Beach – Often passed by on drives through Big Sur, this is a treasure worth exploring
Pfeiffer Beach Keyhole Rock – a look at the varying moods found here
Pfeiffer Beach Keyhole Rock – A beautiful gallery of photos of this treasure of Big Sur
Pfeiffer Beach – Beautiful, secluded and purple sand on the Big Sur Coast
Pfeiffer Beach is secluded, small, hard to find, on the Big Sur coast and has purple sand. All the insiders tips are here.
The Piedras Blancas Lighthouse – A 19th century lightstation south of Big Sur
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse – Located just north of Hearst Castle and close by the elephant seal colony – photos, history and details on how to visit
