Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway

The glassy waters of the Pacific reflect the morning sun on this portion of San Simeon's elephant seal viewing area.

Elephant seals bask and converse on the wet sand on the San Simeon's Elephant Seal Viewing Area.

Giant rocks jut from the deep blue Pacific in this view of the San Luis Obispo coastline.

A herd of cattle enjoys a clear morning among wildflowers and spectacular mountain views.

Locals and visitors peruse the abundant produce available in the San Luis Obispo area.

Every bend of the San Luis Obispo Highway is full of absurdly beautiful plunging cliffs and deep blue ocean views.

A bridge spans deep blue Pacific waters during a peaceful day along San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway.

Clouds roll over deeply plummeting cliffs at Ragged Point Vista, just off of San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway.

An adventurous windsurfer finds great waves near Cayucos.

Old facades and wagon wheels retain the Old West feel of Cayucos.

ATV-riding is a popular pastime on the Grover Sand Dunes.

Waves splash onto the rocks at Montana Beach.

Fishing boats are lined up at Morro Bay for the night.

Fishermen spend the day on the calm blue waters of Morro Bay.

A field of flowers extends to the hillside in Paso.

Two men fish by boat in a small cove of Paso Lake.

One of the most beautiful missions in California, the San Miguel Mission has had limited restoration but still remains in near perfect condition.

The outline of two fishing poles contrasts with the background of blue waves and orange sky.

A man and his son enjoy views of the sand and sea by horseback.

One of many famed missions in California, the San Luis Obispo Tolosa Mission is now used as a parish church.

Fine music and cultural events can be found at the Christopher Cohan Center for Performing Arts.

The neon lights of the famous Fremont Theater glow against a black night sky.

Golfers trek across a pristine golf course in San Luis Obispo.

The architecture of this Atascadero building is only part of the significance.

Visitors can get up close to exotic animals in the Atascadero Zoo.

Visitors enjoy a day of biking and sight-seeing in Cambria.

Restored buildings with old facades and neatly manicured walkways add to the charm of downtown Cambria.

This view of Burton Drive is a typical street scene in Cambria.

Evening sets on Moonstone Beach in Cambria.