1. Natural Hot Springs2. Avila Valley Barn3. Bob Jones Trail/Interpretive signs depictingflora,fauna,geologyand historyofAvilaBeach4. Apple Orchards – tours/tasting/picking5. Pirate’s Cove – hiking6. Bird Sanctuary7. Wineries/Tasting Rooms & Breweries8. Promenade – dining/shopping/ art/seasonalfarmers’market9. Avila Beach Pier10. Surflessonsandrentals11. Bike riding and rentals12. Avila Beach “Pirates” park and

playground13. Central Coast Aquarium/

14. AvilaBeachGolfCourse/Seasonal Concert Series

15. OldePortBeach–dogfriendly/ seasonalbonfires16. Docent-led historical hike to Lighthouse17. PortSanLuisHarbor/HarfordPier

(workingwharf)18. HarfordPier–paddleboarding/ kayaking/sailing/whale watching/ sportfishing19. Point San Luis Lighthouse20. Pecho Coast Trail21. Whale Trail Interpretive Sign22. LifeguardTowerMurals

Avila Beach Ocean Stewardship,Past and Present Murals

Go to Highway1DiscoveryRoute.com/stewardship-travel/fordetailsonstewardshiptravelactivities.TofindaccommodationsinAvilaBeach,pleasevisit:VisitAvilaBeach.com

Be outside during dawn, dusk, and incoming tides. Birds,fish,andmammalsareactiveduringthesetimes.Lookforchurningwatersurfaces,divingbirds,shinydolphinbacks,sealsandottersinbaysandonopenwater.Listenforsongbirdssinginginbushesandtrees,especiallyduringspringandearly summer.

Be calm and stay awhile.Adoptanunhurried,‘vacation’stateofmind.Astateofrelaxedalertnessisthebestwaytoseewildlife.

Blend in. Animals react to movement. Sitquietlynexttoabushortreeandpracticethe‘artofinvisibility.’

Keep it steady.Whenkayaking,keepaslow,steadypaddlingrhythm.You’remorelikelytohavecuriousseals,otters,ordolphinsapproachyou.

Zoom In.Usebinoculars,spottingscopes,andzoomcameralensestoseewildlifeaction‘upcloseatadistance’thatislesslikelytodisturbnaturalanimal behaviors.

Look and listen for signs of wildlife.Lookforanimaltracksanddrop-pings(calledscat).Largebirdslikeospreys,hawks,vultures,andcormorantsleavenoticeablewhitedroppings(whitewash)onbushes,trees,seacliffsandrocks.Whenyouseethis,lookuptofindwherebirdsroostornest.

Low tide exposes fascinating and fragile life on the rocks. Venturecarefullyonrocksforaclose-uppeekintotheexcitingtidalworldofanimalsfeeding,interactingorwaitingfortheincomingtide.

Look for whales when seas are calm.Lookforwhalespoutsorblows,

tailflukes,anddorsalfins.Bigsplashesmayindicateawhalehasjustbreached.LookforTheWhaleTrailviewingsitesalongtheHighway1DiscoveryRoutehttp://thewhaletrail.org/.

Protect wildlife habitat - Stay on trails.Goingofftrailmayharmanimalhabitatorbirdnestingareas.Keepdogsandchildrensafebystayingondesignatedtrails.

Watch where you step.Intidepools,walkonbarerocktoavoidcrushingfragiletidepoolanimals,andkeepawayfromseaweed–it’sslippery!Pleaseleave tide pool critters in their natural home. Tide booklets may be available in storesandrealestateoffices.

Stay at a distance, including drones. Ifbirdsandanimalsgetnervous,theyshowitbylookingatyou,raisingtheirheadsandstoppingwhattheyweredoing.Anychangeofananimal’snaturalbehaviorisadisturbance.

Please do not feed wildlife.Thereisplentyoffoodavailableinthewild.Humanfoodcancreatedigestiveproblemsandimpropernutrition.

Help sick or abandoned wildlife.Ifyoufindaninjuredbirdorlandani-mal,stayatadistanceandcallPacificWildlifeCare;805-543-9453.Ifyousus-pectamarineanimalisinjuredorindanger,calltheMarineMammalCenter;415-289-7325.

Travel for Good and lend a hand with trash removal. Human garbage isoneofthegreatestthreatstowildlife.GetaStewardshipTravelerClean-UpKittopickuplitteronthetrail,theshore,andeveninthewater.FreeStewardshipClean-Up Kits and Appreciation Tote Bags are available in Avila Beach and Cambria.

Great wildlife viewing encounters involve good timing, observation skills, and a little luck! California’s Highway 1 Discovery Route offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities anywhere. Use these tips to improve your chances for a memorable wildlife experience!

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