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A surfer in a wetsuit stands knee-deep holding a white surfboard, with small soft waves behind on an overcast day
Guide

Surfing · Morro Bay · Avila · 4 min

Surfing the Central Coast: A Beginner's Guide

Consistent swell, uncrowded breaks, and world-class scenery make the Central Coast a great place to learn to surf — or to get back in the water after a long break.

An orange tent pitched on sand next to the surf, framed by a wooden fence and ice plant
Guide

Camping · Morro Bay · Avila · 4 min

Beach Camping on the Central Coast

Fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake up steps from the water. Here are the best beach camping spots along California's Central Coast.

Aerial view of the Bluff Trail winding along scrub-covered cliffs above the Pacific at Montaña de Oro
Guide

Hiking · Morro Bay · Avila · 3 min

Best Coastal Hiking Trails in SLO County

From the wild bluffs of Montana de Oro to the pristine sands of Point Sal, these are the best hikes along San Luis Obispo County's spectacular coast.

A humpback whale breaching near the California coast
Guide

Wildlife · Morro Bay · Avila · 3 min

Whale Watching on the Central Coast

From gray whales on their annual migration to blue whales feeding offshore, the Central Coast is one of California's premier whale watching destinations.

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