What to do and see in Wine Coast Country California, San Luis Obispo County: The Best Historic Sites

March 6, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Wine Coast Country California, United States including Point San Luis Lighthouse, Hearst Castle, The Old Santa Rosa Creek Chapel, Nitt Witt Ridge, Old San Simeon, Old Santa Rosa Schoolhouse, Cambria Jailhouse, Dana Adobe Cultural Center.
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1. Point San Luis Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Road, Avila Beach, CA 93424 +1 805-540-5771 [email protected] http://pointsanluislighthouse.org/
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5.0 based on 160 reviews

Point San Luis Lighthouse

Point San Luis Lighthouse is a fully restored national landmark with tours open to the public Wednesdays (12 & 1pm) & Saturdays 12, 1, & 2). The site offers private group tours, educational trips for schools, special events, and weddings. Tickets for the tours can be purchased online at the Point San Luis Lighthouse website. Point San Luis is a non-profit charity and all ticket sales go to support ongoing restoration, education, and conservation programs. The Pecho Coast Trail is a trail hike that leads to the Lighthouse on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. To learn more about signing up for the hike please visit PGE's website. In order to take the hike you must be with a Pecho Coast Trail Guide. There is no public access on the road or the trails leading to the lighthouse due to the nearby power plant. The park is closed at dark. Van are used as transportation to the Lighthouse.

Reviewed By Yrudolf

We signed up for the walking tour....great hike over to the lighthouse with a great ocean view! Visiting the lighthouse and the grounds were fun too! Very informative, fun to crawl around in the lighthouse and they have a great swing!

2. Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452-9740 +1 800-444-4445 http://hearstcastle.org/
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4.5 based on 6,807 reviews

Hearst Castle

It took 28 years to complete William Randolph Hearst's lavish estate, which includes 165 rooms on 125 acres.

Reviewed By JavyNZ

I totally recommend this tour as it provides a stunning glimpse into the private luxury of Hearst in a much more intimate detail than what is evident on the Grand Rooms tour. Wanted to go to the kitchen tour but it was sold out. Maybe next time.

3. The Old Santa Rosa Creek Chapel

2353 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428-3403 +1 805-927-1125 [email protected] http://santarosachapel.com/index.html
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

The Old Santa Rosa Creek Chapel

4. Nitt Witt Ridge

881 Hillcrest Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-2801 +1 805-927-2690 [email protected] http://nitwitridge.com/m.php
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4.0 based on 324 reviews

Nitt Witt Ridge

California State Historical Landmark No. 939 is the creation of Arthur Harold Beal. An Artistic, funky house designed, sculpted and built by one man, Art Beal. Considered one of the finest examples of Folk Art.

Reviewed By ragsdad

After several visits to Cambria and attempts to find someone at Nitt Witt Ridge we finally drove by on this visit and saw a group of people touring the house. I waited at the gate until they came down and was informed by the owner Michael that he would be glad to take our group on a tour as soon as this one ended. The donation of ten dollars is well worth the very interesting walk around the unique property built into a hillside a few blocks off main street. You'll never see anything else quite like Nitt Witt or the story of how it came to be. Michael was an awesome guide and did a wonderful job of story telling, you could tell he enjoyed sharing his property. I HIGHLY recommend this attraction.

5. Old San Simeon

Slo San Simeon rd, San Simeon, CA http://www.coastal.ca.gov/yourcoast/#/map/location/id/787
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Old San Simeon

6. Old Santa Rosa Schoolhouse

870 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428-2818 http://www.sanluisobispo.com
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Old Santa Rosa Schoolhouse

7. Cambria Jailhouse

1000 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428-2839
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3.5 based on 10 reviews

Cambria Jailhouse

Reviewed By sierraz2017 - Cambria, United States

So cute! Ideal real estate, next to the Vet's Hall, the old lighthouse light and the Pinedorado grounds. Slice of Slab Town history. So much history here that goes ignored due to the strong appeal of staring at the ocean. Come for Pinedorado and get a feel for the local heart.

8. Dana Adobe Cultural Center

671 S Oak Glen Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9009 +1 805-929-5679 http://www.danaadobe.org
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