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Hop in a convertible and cruise down California\u2019s most iconic Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles, a 100-mile stretch that weaves through San Luis Obispo County along uncrowded white sand beaches, through small artist communities and coastal vineyards.

Cambria
<\/strong>The small seaside village of Cambria, located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, is brimming with coastal inns, charming bed and breakfasts, stupendous shopping, and fine dining.
\u00a0\u00a0 The fresh sea air always makes you hungry, so if you have a hankering for a decadent dessert, stop by Linn\u2019s Restaurant in Cambria for a warm slice of the town\u2019s famous olallieberry pie.\u00a0The culinary highlight of our visit to Cambria was dinner at Robin\u2019s Restaurant. The restaurant features a \u201cvegetable concierge\u201d who travels to local farmers\u2019 markets to buy the freshest greens, fruits, and fish.
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Avila Beach and Sycamore Mineral Springs
<\/strong>\u201cIf you are not barefoot, you are overdressed\u201d read a sign that greeted us along the waterfront in Avila Beach – a small laidback town with art galleries, boutiques, and lots of opportunities to surf, kayak, paddleboard, and fish off the pier.
\u00a0\u00a0 A walk down Front Street along the long sandy beach makes you feel like you\u2019re taking a stroll back through a childhood memory. Reimer\u2019s Candy Shop, a combination candy and ice cream store, has been a family-owned fixture along the beach for over 50 years.
\u00a0\u00a0 Enjoy exceptional margaritas and fresh seafood with breathtaking views of the ocean at Mersea\u2019s Restaurant located at the end of the long pier at the end of Avila Beach.\u00a0
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The North American Galapagos Islands.
<\/strong>The Channel Islands National Park offers the opportunity to disappear on a remote island. The National Park encompasses five ecologically rich wild islands with no services or accommodations.\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0 The islands are only accessible byferry service(Island Packers) and planes (Channel Islands Aviation) or private boat. The U.S. Ferries leave out of Ventura or Oxnard – about an hour north of Los Angeles. \u00a0
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Marine Wildlife
\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The 90-minute ferry ride from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island was a wildlife show in itself. We saw huge sea lions and a pod of bottlenose dolphins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Ventura<\/strong>
Ventura, a laidback, surfer town, is a departure point for the ferry to the Channel Islands.\u00a0 Attractions include the historic mission, Botanical Gardens, and local art on colorful tile murals.\u00a0www.Highway1Discovery Route.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TheWhaleTrail.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.islandpackers.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

visitventuraca.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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