Brian takes the MG a few hundred miles away to explore some gems along California’s central coast.  Stops include the Hearst Family Cattle Ranch in San Simeon, the tiny towns of Harmony, Cayucos and Cambria, with plenty of great tips for lodging and activities.

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Piedras Blancas Light Station (operated by the Bureau of Land Management)
www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/pbls.html

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
www.beachcalifornia.com/piedras.html

Hearst Ranch / Hearst Beef
www.hearstranch.com

Hearst Ranch Winery and Tasting Room (Sebastians General Store)
www.hearstranchwinery.com

Hearst Castle (managed by the California State Parks)
www.hearstcastle.org

Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
9415 Hearst Drive
San Simeon, CA 93452
(805) 927-4688
www.cavalierresort.com

The Tea Cozy English Tea Room:
4286 Bridge Street
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4688
www.teacozy.com

Harmony Glassworks
(805) 927-4248
www.harmonyglassworks.com

The Cass House Luxury Inn
222 N. Ocean Avenue
Cayucos, CA 93439
(800) 995-3669
www.casshouseinn.com

Estero Waterfront Inn Hotel
501 Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-1500
www.esteroinn.com

Dorn’s Original Breakers Cafe
801 Market Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Phone: (805) 772-4415
www.dornscafe.com