Must see sights
Cayucos
This is the quintessential resort town nestled cosily in an arc of sand. Full of shops and restaurants, the town offers a variety of accommodating options, but the real star of the show is the beachfront with its long pier and active fishing trade.
Estero Bluffs State Park
Some of California's most diverse recreational and natural resources can be found at Estero Bluffs. This scenic stretch of the Pacific coast is threaded with a number of streams and a tiny cove known as Villa Creek. Native American occupancy is evident from a number of finds in the area's salt marshes and scrublands.
Elephant Seal Rookery
Six miles of rocks form a throne on which these beautiful blubbery creatures reign supreme. With their elephantine snouts, the males engage in dramatic duels while the pups nestle into their mothers. Observe these amazing wild creatures from designated viewing areas, all for free.
Moonstone Beach
Amble down the boardwalk at Moonstone Beach and look out on the fabulous assortment of tide pools where you can find purple sea urchins, snails and crabs. This is the best spot in the area for an invigorating run, as you take in enchanting views of the Pacific coastline.
Montana de Oro State Park
Waves crash on the gnarled cliffs at Golden Mountain Park named after the wildflowers that bloom in the springtime on its headland. These rugged escarpments hug secret beaches, of which Spooner's Cove is the best known, but the park is also filled with streams, canyons, and plains.
