Estero Bluffs State Park

Magnificent cliff top walk with superb views of the unspoiled coast line. We walked about a mile and a half north from the parking lot. The trails are mainly flat but occasionally have some short steep up and down bits so I recommend hiking footwear with a good grip. Lots of wildlife to look out for. Very enjoyable

Lovely day on the bluffs. It’s an easy walk with well maintained paths. I ventured down to the beach to explore the tide pools and was the only one there for over an hour.

Very scenic either during the day there is a steep trail to the shipwreck or you can come take beautiful photos at sunset. I enjoyed this location as it wasn't as busy as other places nearby in the area. My kids even managed to scramble down to the beach below on low tide and we spent several hours here. Can be tricky getting back up depending on which way you come down. I recommend staying on the bluff if you aren't physically capable of climbing back out

If you are looking for a kid friendly, easy stroll, a little bit of bird watching and sea life, this is a trail for you. If you want a challenge, keep it moving. Overall a nice easy walking trail. It was overcast when we went, and cool, perfect for this time of year (Summer). There was part of the trail that had no a dog allowed sign, but no one followed that rule. Other than that the first part of the trail is dog friendly.

Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the view. The path is very accessible and ok for all ages.

Fascinating tide pools (at low tide!) with wonderful views. It's a bit of a scamper down to the beach but well worth it. Kids found a few baby octopuses. Lots of parking available

One of our favorite trails on the Central Coast. Easily accessible and easy to walk for the most part (there are a few slippery ups and downs depending on the direction you take and how far you walk). The beach below is also accessible though the paths down can be tricky to walk. Sea life and coastal birds are usually present in abundance. There are no restrooms or water sources and it can be windy so be prepared. The southern half of the park is dog-friendly (only on a leash). A popular attraction on the southern end is a wrecked and abandoned fishing boat, which can be reached during lower tide levels. Be careful if you attempt to do so.

This park is home to the Cayucos shipwreck. It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach from the dirt road parking lot off of N. Ocean Ave by Hwy 1. you will find the shipwreck on the rocks. It’s possible to walk out to the shipwreck during low tide but extreme caution should be taken. The wreck is rusted and you risk the danger of cutting yourself on rusted metal.