Ultimate Guide to Central California Coast Wildlife Viewing

Where are the best spots along the Central Coast to see wildlife? Read this ultimate travel guide to viewing marine life, birds, and all kinds unique animals along a Central California Highway 1 road trip. We'll cover the top wildlife spots in Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, San Simeon, Cambria, Big Sur, Carmel, Moss Landing, and Monterey Bay, with special views of orcas, elephant seals, and sea otters.

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First-Timer's Guide to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

This week we're taking a road trip along the California Central Coast to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, nicknamed "mini Yosemite". With its hiking trails, towering coastal redwood trees, abundant wildlife, and lodging options (including camping and Big Sur Lodge cabins), this CA state park along Highway 1 is one of the top places to go in Big Sur. Read this travel guide for all the park details.

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First-Timer’s Guide to Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, CA

Join me at Andrew Molera State Park along the Big Sur coastline for a complete visitors guide to help you plan your next Central California road trip. This comprehensive travel guide shares detailed information on hiking trails, camping, wildlife, and historic structures. Want to know where to find beach access in Big Sur? Molera beach is one of the best beaches along Highway 1 in Big Sur.

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Valley View Trail & Pfeiffer Falls - Big Sur Redwoods & Waterfall Hike

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking the Valley View Trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Located along the central CA coast on Highway 1, this easy to moderate hike takes you thru a redwood forest to panoramic views of Big Sur River Valley, Andrew Molera State Park and Point Sur Lighthouse. A short spur trail leads to Pfeiffer Falls, a waterfall in Los Padres National Forest.

Nature Trail & River Path Loop - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking the Nature Trail & River Path Loop in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The trailhead is right next to Big Sur Lodge off of Highway 1, and this easy family friendly hike takes you along the Big Sur River, through an old growth grove of coastal redwood trees, and by old structures & cabins build by the CCC. This is an easy trail with great views.

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