San Luis Obispo County
photo: Brian Barrera
Ride the Central Coast
Ride quiet rural roads
Famous for its vineyards and rural countryside, you'll be delighted with the riding opportunities, too.
Amenities abound
Visit the Hearst Castle while you're here. Add a bus ride to begin the ride, that'll give you time for a tour and a leisurely lunch.
How to get here
Coming from Los Angeles, San Diego? Take the AMTRAK Surfliner to SLO. Your bike rides free. Flying in? Check out the ever-expanding service at SLO's airport.
Southbound options
After exploring SLO County head south to Santa Maria on your way to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Take the Surfliner to SLO
DIY repairs at the Bike Kitchen
Ride the Bob Jones Trail
SLO to Avila Beach
Avila Beach
On the Bob Jones Trail
Lunch in Avila Beach
The Bob Jones Trail
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San Simeon to SLO
Tailwinds!
Highlights
Have time to linger? If so, you'll want to arrive in time for a tour of Hearst Castle – make your reservations in advance. Enjoy lunch on Moonstone Beach then explore downtown Cambria. You'll want to slow down and enjoy the local amenities.
How to get here
Traveling car-free? Take the AMTRAK Pacific Surfliner from Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego to San Luis Obispo. SLO's RTA Bus #12 will get you to Morro Bay where you'll transfer to the 15N to San Simeon.
Camping
Stay the night? Make your camping reservation in advance – at San Simeon State Park or Morro Bay State Park.
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How to get here by bus
From SLO take the 12N to Morro Bay. Learn more about taking your bike on the bus.
Connect to San Simeon
In Morro Bay take the 15N to San Simeon/Hearst Castle. Take in a tour of the castle then ride south to San Simeon State Park to camp for the night.
See the seals
The Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery is located 5 miles north of Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Come to see them and smell them. Whew!
oldcreek
Old Creek Road
Dramatic views
Highlights
You'll enjoy gorgeous views on this mostly downhill route.
How to get here
Ride up the steep Cuesta Grade or take the Route 9 bus from SLO.
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After the ride amenities
The route places you on Hwy 1 just 2-mi below Cuyucos, turn right and head to the pier where you'll find food and beverage options.
Take the bus
Ride up the Cuesta Grade or take the Route 9N bus from SLO to Las Tablas Road in Templeton.
Peachy Cyn
Peachy Canyon
Ride through wine country
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How to get here by train
Coming from Los Angeles, San Diego? Take the AMTRAK Surfliner to SLO then transfer to the Coast Starlight. Sorry, the Paso Robles Station doesn't handle baggage nor bikes. Bring your folding bike onboard.
How to get here by bus
From Downtown SLO take Route 9N from Government Center, at Osos & Palm, to Paso Robles. Buses can accommodate up to 6 bikes each.
Free parking
You'll find lots of secure bicycle parking in downtown Paso Robles.
Prefumo Canyon
Prefumo Canyon Loop
photos: Brian Barrera
Ride quiet rural roads
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