Cayucos is a small Central Coast town of about 2,500 residents located between Cambria and Morro Bay. The town centers on one main strip along Ocean Avenue that hosts local restaurants, shops, a cowboy-style bar, and a multistory antique mall. The shoreline offers easy, short walks to expansive beaches with surfable waves, though water temperatures often require a wetsuit. Cayucos State Beach is dog-friendly, and nearby Estero Bluffs State Park provides coastal hiking. The town sits within a short, scenic drive of San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Hearst Castle, making it a quiet base near wine country and attractions.
Cayucos, California, home to just 2,500 people, is sandwiched between the slightly larger small towns of Cambria and Morro Bay. There's just one main strip, located on Ocean Avenue, where you'll find things like a cowboy-style bar, an expansive, multistory antique mall, as well as tons of locally owned restaurants and shops. Best of all, no matter where you are in Cayucos, you're just a short walk from one of the most stunning beaches in California, with waves perfect for surfing (though you will likely need a wetsuit).
"If you're staying here, you can get to the wine country within 30 minutes," says Traci Hozie-Alderson. She and her sister Christa grew up on the Central Coast and cofounded the Brown Butter Cookie Company, a local institution known for its melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. "You can drive up the coast to San Simeon and Hearst Castle or down to Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo, so [Cayucos is] perfectly located. It's a nice escape if you're looking for something that's a little quiet without having to go too far."
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