Central Coast (California)

The Central Coast is an area of California, United States, roughly spanning the area between the Monterey Bay and Point Conception. It extends through Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Barbara County. It is sometimes considered to include the northern part of Ventura County. The Central Coast is northwest of Los Angeles County and south of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.