Whale Watching California – The Central California Guide
Whale watching California – The Central California guide on where and how to see the largest animals on earth
Fauna
Vineyard Canyon Road – A beautiful scenic drive near Paso Robles
Vineyard Canyon Road – From San Miguel to Parkfield, this scenic drive is like a step back to earlier times. Beautiful scenery, lovely vistas and lots of wildlife.
Point Lobos, Carmel – photos and information
The greatest meeting of land and water in the world – impressive words for a most impressive place. See what a visit to Point Lobos holds in store for you.
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.
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 River Walk – Paso Robles’ new river trail
Salinas River Walk – A lovely river trail in Paso Robles. Directions, parking and photos
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
Monarch Butterfly – Places on the Central Coast to see them in their winter home
Monarch Butterfly – Central California is the winter home to many of these beautiful butterflies. There are two main groves where they can easily be seen.
Cholame Valley Road – wildlife, wildflowers and cattle on the way to Parkfield
Cholame Valley Road – Not as desolate as it seems if you know where to look and when
Central California Beach Cities
A listing of central California beach cities, from the posh elegance of Carmel by the Sea, to the relaxed cowboy seaside town of Cayucos, you’re sure to find something here that invites.