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Explore the Pacific Coast Highway between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, as it passes enticing beaches, historical sites, and the charming Santa Barbara Wine Country. We’ll even take a slight detour to the Danish-themed town of Solvang. You never know what you’re going to find on this stretch of Pacific Coast Highway!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Relax at Gaviota Beach and enjoy ocean views, fishing, and a coastal breeze.
• Explore Solvang’s Danish-style village with bakeries, shops, and windmills.
• Stroll through Los Olivos and visit tasting rooms, shops, and art galleries.
• Walk around Oso Flaco Lake and spot birds along the scenic boardwalk.
• Enjoy Pismo Beach for surfing, sunsets, and classic California beach vibes.
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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This tour has 15 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!
How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route:
The $10 day-use fee (or $3/hour) applies to El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, and Gaviota State Park, and is valid for all three parks on the same day, per vehicle.
Ostrichland USA:
$7 general,
$5 seniors 65+,
$3 children 12 years and under.
$1 to feed ostriches.
Rates may increase for holidays and long weekends.
Mission Santa Inés
Self-guided tour $8 ages 13 and up,
$7 seniors 64+,
$5 ages 6-12
free for children 5 and under
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
$6 parking fee ($5 for seniors 62+)
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
$7 adults,
$6 seniors,
children 12 and under are free
Oso Flaco Lake: $5 parking
Pro Tip: To make the most of your day, we recommend aiming for the 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM window to ensure everything is open!
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve:
Noon to sunset on Mon, 7am to sunset Tues-Sun
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
Tues-Sat 10am to 3pm
Yes, you can join along the route.
Yes, the tour works going both ways: north to south and south to north.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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