Hikes In San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur and more!

About Hikes In Central California

Everyone knows about the never-ending recreational activities in California, in Yosemite, Lake Tahoe and all the major tourist attractions, but little has been made of outdoor opportunities in between where countless trails keep hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians happy all [...]

San Luis Obispo County (South)

The City of San Luis Obispo is located in the heart of the Central Coast and has dozens of day hikes that many locals retreat to before work, after work, or on their lunch breaks in some cases. Two of [...]

Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez

There are so many trails in Santa Barbara County it’s tough to know where to start. If beach trails like the Aniso Trail aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other front country trails that can get your heart racing. [...]

Big Sur, Monterey Ragged Pt.

Everyone knows just how beautiful the Big Sur area is. This section focuses on the often overlooked stretch that leads up to Big Sur, running from San Carpoforo Creek at Ragged Point to majestic McWay Cove where an 80-foot waterfall [...]

Hikes in Northern San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo County (North)

San Luis Obispo County’s North Coast rivals Big Sur with some of the most pristine stretches of coastline the Golden State has to offer. Why do you think William Randolph Hearst built his castle here? Speaking of Hearst, in 2004 [...]

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Santa Clara Estuary Preserve Trail

October 15, 2011 Shortlink

The Santa Clara Estuary Preserve is accessible via a nature trail and multiple campground spurs at McGrath State Park. The preserve is home to hundreds of animal species as it is made up of several unique ecosystems, including the ocean, [...]

Santa Paula Canyon

October 15, 2011 Shortlink

Look past the local college, avocado farms and oil wells that sour the lower portions of the canyon, and you’ll see Santa Paula Creek Canyon for what it’s supposed to be – an awe-inspiring gorge that’s home to a crystal-clear [...]

Matilija Camp Trail

October 15, 2011 Shortlink

An adventurous summer getaway that includes a handful of camping sites and countless cascades, the Matilija Camp Trail keeps you cool with a handful of creek crossings as it weaves its way up the North Fork of Matilija Creek in [...]