Greater Palm Springs
Where the ocean meets the pines. A bucket-list travel location/experience. Part of California’s Highway l Discovery Route in San Luis Obispo County.
Where Midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on the majestic Central Coast.
What to do
Wildlife Viewing (a Stewardship Travel Activity), on a rugged coastline, with wide sandy beaches, tide pools and bluffs for views.
View wildlife (a Stewardship Travel Activity).
Visit small interesting villages, eclectic shops, taste regional wines along the Pacific Wine Trail (11 wineries).
Beachcomb on wide pristine sandy beaches, study the tidepools.
See amazing geology, historic light station, world class art collection, Hearst Castle.
Meet artists and craftspeople, shop galleries for art and antiques.
Hike Headlands Trail for panoramic Pacific Ocean views.
Tour a farm, pack a picnic to enjoy while gazing at undulating hills dotted with oak and grazing cattle.
Discover great dining – freshest seafood, local grass-feed beef and produce from one of the many local farms.
Something for everyone, all year long.
How to get there
Drive! Come from south or north along Highway 1 – some consider the best world-class road trip.
When to go
Anytime, each season is beautiful with mild weather and year-round outdoor activities.
More
About what you can do in Cambria here.
California 1 Discovery Route
Cambria, great as it is, is really part of a larger travel story, The California Discovery Route. It’s the ultimate coastal road trip, one you’ll want to repeat many times.
Over a long weekend you can visit a few towns but to see and do more, plan a longer stay…. a week or 10 days, at least.
More
About the possibilities on the California Highway l Discovery Route here.
Land of endless days of sunshine.
Located 100 miles west of between LA, this magnificent panoramic road is a travel delight and cornucopia of possible adventures. Along this world-class 101-mile stretch of California’s Central Coast you’ll find:
– breathtaking natural beauty – 10 pristine uncrowded beaches – great dining
– unique wildlife habitats – 12 state parks – Monarch Butterflys
– Hearst Castle – Elephant Seals – hot springs
– 3 bountiful wine regions – sand dunes – history
+ your personal discoveries
Our Experience
The 10 Discovery Route destinations are: Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Nipomo, Oceano, Avila Beach, Los Osos / Baywood Park, Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon, and Ragged Point. We stay in Cambria; its central location lets us sample a little of everything in 3 days. Come along with us – discover what you can see and do!
Jan20
posted by joeC7431
Greater Palm Springs
Where the ocean meets the pines. A bucket-list travel location/experience. Part of California’s Highway l Discovery Route in San Luis Obispo County.
Where Midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on the majestic Central Coast.
What to do
Wildlife Viewing (a...
Jan20
posted by joeC7431
Thursday December 1
drive San Francisco to Palm Springs 450 miles / 724 km
We get an early start on our 9+ hour drive. Typical early morning congestion getting through San Francisco to route 5, then things speed up nicely. Gas stops in Santa Nella and Lebec....
Jan20
posted by joeC7431
Friday December 2
morning drive Los Angeles to Palm Springs
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11 am pick up 2 editors at Palm Springs International Airport
Pick up Cathy and Pat at Palm Springs...
Jan20
posted by joeC7431
Saturday December 3
Indio International Tamale Festival + Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
8 am breakfast
Leisurely in the timeshare, then we’re off to Indio.
10 am enjoy Indio International Tamale Festival
Tamale Festival Parade
Festival
Mary Best Tamale...
Jan20
posted by joeC7431
Thanks to all who helped create this fine experience
Fun of Travel
Joseph Cillo Publisher & Editor in Chief Mary Buttaro Creative & Photo Editor
Mental Marketing
Mark Elterman CEO Maryann Stansfield VP of Marketing
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