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California Coastal Trail
Pismo Beach: The Central Coast's Recreation Destination
Season 1
Episode 24
If you ask San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill what people in Pismo Beach like to do first thing when they get off work, his answer is simple: hit the trails. "This is the way that people get their exercise, unwind, and commune with nature," explains Hill, adding that residents continually request an expansion of the local trail system. The California Coastal Trail is a strong attraction in this charming coastal city, and with a healthy demand for building more segments, Pismo Beach is set to become a major destination for those yearning to experience some of the best outdoor recreation on the Central Coast.
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Pristine conditions along this area are a result of decades of work from activists.
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Devil’s Slide was a treacherous section of Highway 1 until a landslide closed it for good.
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Once upon a time, Wilder Ranch State Park was a dairy known for its delicious butter.
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West Cliff Drive is one of the most beautiful features of Santa Cruz.
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The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
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This popular segment of the California Coastal Trail almost didn’t happen.
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East Cliff Drive is one of the newest sections of the California Coastal Trail.
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This "Serengeti of the Sea" offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world.
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Big Sur is a precious jewel that remains pristine, rugged and remote.
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It's not every day you get to witness 5,000-pound elephant seals charge each other.
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This section of the California Coastal Trail has only been open to the public since 2007.
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Santa Barbara and the California Coastal Trail are windows into a fascinating history.