San Luis Obispo is old California. Filled with history and very close to amazing California beaches and coastline, San Luis Obispo (SLO) is one of the best destinations on the California Central Coast. Southern California locals prefer driving to SLO instead of driving south to Los Angeles and San Diego. The San Luis Obispo area boasts very little traffic, smaller towns, wineries and a large university. This combination makes San Luis Obispo an ideal location for exploring all this richness in a relaxed way. Come along with me as we explore the best things to do in San Luis Obispo.

Early visitors to Santa Barbara called the city the American Riviera due to its similarities to the French Riviera, the region of southeast France on the Mediterranean coastline. One similarity shared by both the French Riviera and Santa Barbara is great food. Like the French Riviera, Santa Barbara has so many restaurants that it is hard to try all of them in order to compile a list of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara.

Planning a family trip? Discover the 10 best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids, organized geographically from Cabrillo Boulevard to the Mission. This guide covers the top Santa Barbara activities for kids, including free beaches, interactive museums, and outdoor spots.

Solvang is a beautiful destination in Southern California. We love taking our family to Solvang and enjoying the town and the many attractions perfect for families. We enjoyed Solvang when our children were small but also now when they are teenagers…they just love going to Solvang. So, come along with me as we explore my favorite things to do in Solvang with kids.

For over 150 years, people have flocked to San Simeon Bay. Some came in pursuit of California’s gold while others as a stopping point before heading up or down the coast. In the late 1800s, the little bay village hosted a stage depot, a telegraph line, and the Bay View Hotel which was a first-class accommodation that counted Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, Calvin Coolidge and Cary Grant among its guests. Let’s explore together my favorite things to do in San Simeon.

Explore the best things to do in Cambria with our comprehensive self-guided Cambria itinerary, taking you along the breathtaking California coast where you can experience the stunning Moonstone Beach plus a glimpse into historical Cambria village.

La Purisima Mission is one of the 27 California missions that line up the California coast from south to north. Located in Lompoc, La Purisima is actually a state park and it has been extensively reconstructed to better capture the feel of the Mission times. With lots of things to offer for the entire family, La Purisima Mission Park is a great tourist stop for the California traveler. Read on to find out what is worth seeing at La Purisima.