 Veja o Rei da Selva (e mais) na Califórnia. Wild About California See the King of the Jungle (and more) in California.  Discover a world of wonders.  A classic beachtown famous for its dunes and clams. Find the perfect balance between urban and rural on California’s Central Coast. Artist enclaves in Carmel and Big Sur, celebrity residents, world-class resorts, an emerging wine region and a grand castle are just part of the attraction as you make your way along scenic Highway One from Monterey to Santa Barbara. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and wildlife refuges, state parks and beaches inspire rambling hikes along the way. See the Central Coast Tourism Council website  for more details about the area.
| Many communities along California’s Central Coast are known as artist
enclaves, including Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea, which boasts of over
100 galleries in one square mile. Farther south, galleries stay open for
monthly art walks in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Morro Bay.
Hearst Castle, the legendary home of William Randolph Hearst and
creation of renowned arts & crafts architect Julia Morgan lies about
halfway between, at San Simeon. | | From the wet winter/dry summer climes and craggy cliffs of Big Sur to kilometres of gently sloping, clean sand of year-round sunny Santa Barbara, the beaches of the Central Coast represent the huge variety of terrain you’ll find along the Pacific coast. Take a stroll and you’re liable to find surfers, tide pools, families picnicking and playing Frisbee, and even a sea lion if you’re lucky. | | California has family-friendly fun for every member of your brood, young or old. From theme parks galore with the latest rides and roller coasters, to up-close encounters with animals and history alike, grab the relatives and hit the road for a groovy California getaway! | | How does one combine romance and golf? The answer is simple — head to
the Central Coast. There is nothing more romantic than a drive down
Highway 1 from Carmel through Santa Barbara and nothing stirs the
passion of a golfer faster than the mention of golf along Pebble Beach
and the Central Coast. | | Scenic Highway One runs along the Central Coast, dividing the region’s options for outdoor activities roughly in two: ocean on one side, mountains on the other. Game refuges, land reserves, state parks and beaches provide lots of great opportunities for hiking, from the redwood forests near Monterey to the sand dunes of Pismo Beach. Pinnacles National Monument is a popular destination for rock climbers because of its spectacular volcanic formations. | | The heavy visitor traffic that arrives along the Central Coast each year helps support thriving retail districts. There’s always something you can’t live without in the 100 plus galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the beachside shops of Capitola, and Santa Barbara’s beautiful downtown with cobbled arcades, fountains, palms and bougainvillea — just to name a few main attractions. | | Celebrity residents and the work-weary from around the state help fuel the busy spa scene along California’s Central Coast. Most notable is Esalen Institute in Big Sur, a place committed to helping visitors realize self-awareness and find a “deeper, richer, more enduring” way of life. You’ll find hugely popular resort spas in Big Sur, Monterey and Pebble Beach, and Carmel is home to several independent spas, including one that focuses specifically on lifestyle changes and weight loss | | California’s Central Coast wine country has been hailed as the next big thing. Not yet as popular as their northerly neighbors in Napa and Sonoma counties, tasting rooms in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Monterey wine-growing regions are not as crowded, making them some of California’s best-kept secrets for wine aficionados. For pairing with your Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, you’ll find plenty of California cuisine, thanks to the active organic farming community and innovative chefs along the coast. |
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