Central Coast Stories and Guides
Three guides that answer the questions most visitors ask before they book: when to come, vacation rental or hotel, and which town to base yourself in.
Stories and Guides
Best Time to Visit the Central Coast
September and October are the clearest months on the water. Spring brings green hills. Summer is busiest and often gray. What each season actually delivers.
Which Central Coast Town Should You Stay In?
Pismo, Avila, Cayucos, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles. What each town suits and the tradeoff each one carries.
Vacation Rental or Hotel on the Central Coast?
Space, kitchens, laundry, privacy and cost compared for the Central Coast, including the trips where a hotel is plainly the better choice.
Where to Eat on the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, the Pismo pier blocks, Morro Bay and Avila. What the region does well and what catches visitors out.
Getting to the Central Coast
Highway 101 or Highway 1, flying into SLO, or driving from LA or the Bay Area. What each route takes and when to leave.
Packing for the Central Coast
The coast runs cool even in summer. Layers for the beach towns, sun for Paso Robles, and what to bring if you plan a day on the trails.
