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Destinations · California

San Luis Obispo County

CA · 35.3800, -120.4500

San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway - Route 1 is a signed byway within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo County, California.

Understand

San Luis Obispo County is in central, coastal California, halfway between the metropolitan hubs of San Francisco and Los Angeles. The county is known for its fast-growing wine scene, centered on Paso Robles, and, to a lesser extent, its food. With a generally mild climate and a host of outdoor activities, San Luis County makes for a year-round, family-friendly destination. Its central location makes it a popular extended weekend getaway for people from the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Los Angeles area.
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Day-trip loops

Ready-made loops for San Luis Obispo County are growing. What is within reach is measured today; plan a live day trip and the engine routes it now.

Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Public land

Campgrounds

Lookouts

Named places

  • Salinas Benchmark · 4 mi
  • Eagle View · 4 mi
  • Balloon Spring · 5 mi
  • Black Mountain · 5 mi
  • Fox Spring · 6 mi
  • Chiches 2 · 6 mi
  • Blinn Spring · 6 mi
  • Blue Oak Spring · 7 mi

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