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Lonely Planet's Top Sights in the USA: California Central Coast

Too often forgotten or dismissed as 'flyover' country between San Francisco and LA, this fairy-tale stretch of California coast is packed with wild beaches, misty redwood forests where hot springs hide, and rolling golden hills of fertile vineyards and farm fields.
Coastal Hwy 1 pulls out all the stops. Flower-power Santa Cruz and the historic port town of Monterey are gateways to the rugged wilderness of the bohemian Big Sur coast. It's an epic journey snaking down to vainglorious Hearst Castle, past lighthouses and edgy cliffs atop which endangered condors soar.
Low-slung between lofty mountains and the shimmering Pacific, chic Santa Barbara's red-tiled roofs, white stucco buildings and Mediterranean vibe give credence to its claim of being the 'American Riviera.' Mother Nature returns the love with hiking, surfing, and camping opportunities, from Channel Islands National Park to arty Ojai.
These are the top sights in California Central Coast, according to Lonely Planet.
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Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California
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Pfeiffer Purple Sand Beach, California
Pfeiffer Purple Sand Beach, California
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California
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National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
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Point Sur State Historic Park, California
Point Sur State Historic Park, California
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
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The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz
The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz
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Natural Bridges State Beach, California
Natural Bridges State Beach, California
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University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Sanctuary Exploration Center
Sanctuary Exploration Center
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Seacliff State Beach, California
Seacliff State Beach, California
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
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Santa Cruz Beach
Santa Cruz Beach
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Monterey State Historic Park, California
Monterey State Historic Park, California
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Pacific House, Monterey
Pacific House, Monterey
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Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art
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Royal Presidio Chapel
Royal Presidio Chapel
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Dali17
Dali17
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Partington Cove
Partington Cove
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Andrew Molera State Park, California
Andrew Molera State Park, California
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Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest
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Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
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Jade Cove
Jade Cove
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, California
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Limekiln State Park, California
Limekiln State Park, California
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Garrapata State Park, California
Garrapata State Park, California
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Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
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MOXI
MOXI
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Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Rancho Sisquoc Winery
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Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara
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Channel Islands National Park, California
Channel Islands National Park, California
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Anacapa, California
Anacapa, California
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Foxen, California
Foxen, California
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Presqu'ile, California
Presqu'ile, California
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Babcock, California
Babcock, California
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
Old Mission Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
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