The beaches that make up the Central Coast of California offer open space experiences along the coast. Roughly starting north of Malibu and Los Angeles County around Ventura with Ventura, Port Hueneme and Oxnard beaches, you may not notice that you’re leaving Ventura and entering Santa Barbara County where you are greeted to Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Jalama Beach, Gaviota, Refugio, Lompoc’s Ocean Beach, and Guadalupe where you’ll find the beautiful sand dunes.
San Luis Obispo County offers classic California’s Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, San Simeon and Cambria. Heading north, the Big Sur coast offers many beaches that are hidden coves at the base of mountains and cliffs and some great camping spots. Finally, the Central Coast finishes off with the spectacular Monterey County beaches in Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, and Sand City.
We’ve left some of the beach names out, but you soon realize the Central Coast beaches are one of California’s top vacations and treasures to be enjoyed. Have fun exploring its beaches and its wines. Hand in hand, they are fine!
