Located along the Pacific Ocean halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Central Coast region of California offers long sandy beaches and rocky coastline vistas, wine country tours and artisan villages. Visitors can enjoy quaint country inns and ocean side cottages. Recreational activities include surfing, water skiing, hiking, biking, horse back riding. The Central Coast has major attractions such as the Hearst Castle, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Vision Quest Ranch and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.