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10 Incredible VRBO Vacation Rentals In Pismo Beach
Some of the links used in this blog may be affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I earn a small commission when you book through these links which helps me run this blog. Thank you! Pismo Beach is a small and lively community in central California best known for white-sand beaches and reliably good surf. The city is so small that only about 8,000 residents call Pismo Beach home. You wouldn’t know it, though, because an estimated two million tourists visit every year to enjoy the local attractions. And while the beach is undoubtedly the best thing to do in Pismo, other points of interest include the iconic…
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Hiking Elfin Forest Trail In Los Osos, California
Elfin Forest is a stunning nature preserve in Los Osos, California that offers incredible opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Located next to the Morro Bay Estuary, Elfin Forest Natural Area consists of 90 acres of wilderness and hiking trails. Los Osos Elfin Forest is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and take in panoramic views of the bay. It offers plenty of nature to explore including hundreds of different plant species and various animals. A designated 1-mile-long trail loops through the Elfin Forest and stops at two scenic viewpoints along the way. In this post, we’ll cover details on…
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Cayucos Hiking Trails: Cass Hill
Cass Hill trail is a local hike in the small town of Cayucos along the Central Coast in California. Cass Hill trail is not very popular but it is a beautiful hike especially if you’re looking for a coastal trail that’s not very crowded. In this post, we cover where Cayucos Cass Hill trail is located, where to park, hike difficulty, and what to expect. About Cass Hill I came across Cass Hill trail after searching for dog-friendly coastal hikes to do on the AllTrails hiking app. Even on this app Cass Hill trail only had a handful of reviews so we drove out to Cayucos knowing that it would…
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Hiking Toro Canyon Park In Santa Barbara
Toro Canyon Park is a beautiful park in the foothills of Santa Barbara that covers 74 acres of lush landscape. Located between the small towns of Carpinteria and Summerland, this park offers a couple of secluded wilderness trails that are short in distance and are rarely crowded. If you’re planning to visit Toro Canyon Park, in this post we cover a couple of the best Toro Canyon Park trails to day-hike. About Toro Canyon Park Toro Canyon Park is located near the coast and has two main trails for hiking. The most popular trail is called Toro Canyon Park Trail and it passes by a charming gazebo perched on top…
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Carpinteria Bluffs Trail & Tar Pits Park
Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park are beautiful beachside green spaces that are located in the small town of Carpinteria along the Central Coast. There is an easy 2 mile-long out and back trail that leads between these two parks and connects them so you can easily visit and hike Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park on the same day. Location & Parking To hike the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, you can either start at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve or on the other end at Tar Pits Park. I suggest parking at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve because it’s free. There is a designated dirt parking lot…
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Hiking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve In Cambria
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is one of my favorite hiking places along the central California coast. It’s easily accessible from Cambria and within minutes you can experience a variety of terrain from serene forest paths to jaw-dropping coastal trails. Picturesque scenery, charming boardwalks, rugged ocean views, and diverse eco-systems make the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve a great place to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. Visitors can often spot whales, seals, otters, and a variety of birds from one of the trails that travel next to the ocean bluffs. With 17 hiking trails to choose from, there is plenty to explore at the beautiful Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Location & Parking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve…
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Hiking Black Hill Trail In Morro Bay
Morro Bay is a small coastal town in Central California. The main attraction of Morro Bay is Morro Rock, a large volcanic plug that stands tall in the midst of the shoreline. Most people that visit Morro Bay hang out in the town or by the beach, but if you have the time, we recommend checking out Black Hill Trail that leads to an incredible viewpoint of Morro Rock, the coast, and the surrounding landscape. In this blog post, we cover details on where the Black Hill Trailhead is located, where to park, difficulty, and what to expect. Black Hill Trail Location & Parking Black Hill Trail is located…
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San Simeon Bay Trail In Central Coast
San Simeon Bay Trail (also called San Simeon Point Trail) is a beautiful beach hike along Central California coast that features stunning views of the ocean, cliffs, San Simeon pier, unique trees, and wildlife. San Simeon Bay Trail is located near the Hearst Castle and is part of the Hearst San Simeon State Park system. This area is especially popular for whale watching and is a natural wildlife habitat for elephant seals that you can often see along the trail. Location & Parking The San Simeon Bay Trail starts at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. There are a couple of free lots right next to the beach where visitors can…
