Central Coast Caves, Caverns & Mines Overview
Below you'll find information on caves that can be found along the Central Coast. Whether it be sea caves off the Channel Islands or ancient lava tubes of dorment volcanoes, the Central Coast has something to suit your interest. Most caves and mines hover around 60 degrees year round, making these underground attractions a great place to cool off on a warm summer day.
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Central Coast Caves, Caverns & Mines
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Bear Gulch & Balconies Caves are located east of Soledad off highway 101 in Pinnacles National Monument. The monument resides on the remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires and sheer-walled canyons create a breathtaking landscape of more than 12,000 acres. Pinnacles is renowned for the beauty and variety of its spring wildflowers. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, caving and wildlife viewing. Monument features include two large caves with an active bat population and Tunnel Trail where a bridge meets a tunnel blasted through solid rock.
Pinnacles Visitor Center
5000 Hwy. 146
Paicines, California 95043
(831)389-4485
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Pismo Caves are located at the far north end of Pismo Beach off Highway 101. Also known as 'White Caves', these sea caves are accessible from Ocean Way, Wilmar Avenue or just head north along the beach from the Pismo Pier. Large crevises and caves are cut into stark white cliffs. The cliffs alone are worth visiting for their unique color and flowing layers. Wheelchair accessibility from the Seacrest Hotel.
Pismo Caves / White Cave
Wilmar Avenue
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Dinosaur Caves are located north of Pismo Beach off Highway 101, in Shell Beach. These sea caves are only accessible by kayak. Some of the caves are viewable from Shell Beach/Frontage Road at Dinosaur Caves Park. Contact Central Coast Kayaks for group tours and kayak rentals.
Dinosaur Caves
Cliff Avenue
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Channel Island Sea Caves are located in the Channel Islands off the coast of Los Angeles, Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara. Access to the islands is available from Ventura Harbor. The Channel Islands include San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara. Sea caves are only accessible by kayak. There are many sea caves available for exploration throughout the islands but Anacapa Island seems to have the most variety of lava tubes and sea caves.
TIP: If you are not familiar with sea cave exploration you should hire a guide. Some caves are large enough that a rising tide or a rouge wave could injure or kill an inexperienced explorer.
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, California 93001
(805) 658-5730
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