Central Coast (Cambria, San Luis Obisbo, and Pismo Beach)

South of Big Sur and north of Santa Barbara, the "SLO coast" is a gorgeous place to visit. I've only scratched the surface here on a single trip to the area. I am looking forward to exploring further.
Parks to Visit:
  • Bishop Peak (info)
  • Carrizo Plain National Monument (info)
  • Cayucos SB (info)
  • El Moro Elfin Forest (info)
  • Estero Bluffs State Park (info)
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (info)
  • Irish Hills Natural Reserve (info)
  • Lampton Cliffs County Park (info)
  • Lopez Lake (info)
  • Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve (info)
  • Morro Bay SP (info)
  • Pismo SB (info)
  • Santa Lucia Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest (info here and here)
Parks to Visit (click on photos to read more):
  • Hearst San Simeon State Park
  • Montaña de Oro State Park
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Heart San Simeon State Park
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Montaña de Oro State Park