CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST!


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                 Pacific Coast Highway 1 runs along the 
                 ocean and through California Central 
                 Coast towns and cities, from Northern 
                 California. All the way to Southern 
                 California and Mexican Border, many 
                 of these areas are the most beautiful 
                 coastal areas which are blessed with  
                 natural habitats, redwood estates 
                 and national parks.  
              
                 Most of Central Coast California are 
                 encompassed by Monterey, San Luis Obispo 
                 and Santa Barbara counties.  From south 
                 of Monterey and Carmel, Big Sur is a 
                 spectacular resort and natural park area. 
              
                 The weather is warm and the sceneries of 
                 Central Coast are so beautiful in the summer.  
                 There are many places to visit and 
                 many, many interest things to do. 
              
                 Wineries & Vineyards:
              
                 Central Coast Region Vineyards and 
                 wineries are getting the recognition
                 and comparison to the Napa Valley 
                 Wine Region. Other activities 
                 such as equastrian training,
                 horse stables, ranches, and 
                 agricultural research are what 
                 Central coast region is famous for. 
                 All the more these industries have a
                 strong ties to California Polytechnics
                 University at San Luis Obispo.
                 
                 Paso Robles has become a major wine producing area
                 with dozens of wineries and a number of wine festivals
                 during the year. With March comes the Zinfandel weekend,
                 May heralds the Wine Festival, and October brings 
                 the Harvest Wine Affair. For festival information,
                 visit the 
                 Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association 
              
                 Located about half way between Los Angeles and 
                 San Francisco on Highway 101, Paso Robles is also
                 just about  30 minutes from the Pacific Coast and
                 the world famous Heast Castle. Here you can enjoy
                 fine dining, fine wine, beautiful countryside and 
                 seashore. 
                 Sycamore Farms 
               
                
                Although Hearst Castle ranks as the 
                number one tourist attraction on 
                Central Coast, there are many wonderful
                places to visit. On the drive South of 
                Cambrian, you will see the famous rock 
                at Morro Bay. 
                Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach,
                are clustered together and are popular
                with students from California Poly Technic
                during academic year.  In the summer time 
                they are part of the destination for tourist
                heading to this region.  
                Further down south, Santa Barbara 
                is famous for Riviera style town, golden 
                California beach, shopping, avocado groves,
                the pier and the rich lifestyle.

              Restaurants

              Central Coast Wineries

              Campgrounds

              Beds and Breakfast

              Best Beaches

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