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
Attractions
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
Nojoqui Falls in Santa Barbara County, California
Nojoqui Falls, in Santa Barbara County is easily accessed from Highway 101, yet offers great refreshment and a beautiful setting.
The Oceano Dunes Complex – one of the treasures of California’s Central Coast
The Oceano Dunes complex – 18 miles of majestic sand dunes holding a treasure of beauty, wildlife, history and fun
Pacific Grove Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary – Where butterflies spend the winter
Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary – A beautiful place to visit the butterflies as they spend the winter after a long migration
Parkfield Coalinga Road – A rustic back road drive over the mountains
Parkfield Coalinga Road – Photos and info on this scenic backroad drive through fields of wildflowers and interesting geology
The Monterey Aquarium – The wonders of the ocean up close
The Monterey Aquarium – from an old sardine cannery to a world-class exhibit, this is one of the best places to visit in Central California
Monterey County Agricultural Museum – devoted to the history of area rural life
Monterey County Agricultural Museum – Several acres in King City’s San Lorenzo Park showing the history of agriculture and rural life in Central California
Moonstone Beach Cambria – A beautiful Central California beach with a boardwalk
Moonstone Beach Cambria – An easily accessible beautiful beach with a boardwalk, lodging and restaurants
The Morro Bay Marina Boardwalk – up close and personal with the backbay estuary
The Morro Bay Marina boardwalk is a newly constructed trail right to the edge of the back bay estuary and is perfect for birding
