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TRAVEL GUIDE: CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST

Defined roughly as that area north of Santa Barbara and south of Monterey, California's Central Coast exhibits the natural beauty and small-town charm found along the famed Pacific Coast Highway 1. Expect to find in towns from Avalon to San Simeon landscapes of rolling beauty known for outstanding wines and dramatic coastlines that are always picture-ready.

RESTAURANTS

Best Central Coast restaurants


HOTEL REVIEWS

From Avila Beach to San Simeon, we offer professional hotel reviews and ratings, so you can enjoy the perfect stay:

Central Coast Hotels

Search by name, area, rating, category (luxury, practical...) or feature (business center, massage, etc.).
Villa Toscana Bed and Breakfast

TOP 10 HOTEL LISTS

Top 10 Hotels

HOTEL PROFILE

Inn Paradiso
Each room boasts fine linens, fireplaces, travertine baths and other little details that make your suite a charming respite from the stresses of everyday life. The inn is located on a hillside with oaks, flowers and spectacular views of the countryside.

See also Villa Toscana

TRAVEL

Pianetta Vineyards
72-HOUR VACATION
Paso Robles

As California's third-biggest wine region, Paso Robles boasts 26,000 acres of wine grapes and about 170 wine labels. The area hangs onto its small-town charm, with a vibrant town square and bucolic back roads just minutes away.

See also
Santa Barbara Wine Country
and Santa Ynez Valley


Going to Another Destination?


Check out our Santa Barbara and Monterey/Carmel travel guides!
Visit the official website of the Central Coast.

California Travel Guide
Guides for other parts of the world

(Updated: 10/13/09 SG)


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Former host to the World's Fair of 1904, St. Louis is a town worthy of the global stage. Offering a plethora of entertaining activities, luxurious hotels and fine restaurants, there is much to experience in this urban cityscape.

BUSINESS IN ANAHEIM

Known for its competitive baseball team and Disneyland, this Southern California city has a high-tech suburban vibe, dominating several industries, including healthcare, financial services and real estate.