Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Welcome to TheCentralCoast.com. We’re glad you’re here! Before exploring everything our site has to offer, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions that govern your use of our website and related services. By using our site, you agree to the following Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance Of Terms

By accessing or using TheCentralCoast.com, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please refrain from using the site.

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or have parental permission if you’re under 18.

2. Our Content And Your Use

Everything on TheCentralCoast.com—articles, images, guides, itineraries, and more—is either owned by us or used with permission. You’re welcome to view, share, and enjoy our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Please don’t copy, modify, publish, sell, or distribute any content without our written permission. If you’re a business or media outlet interested in partnering or licensing content, we’d love to hear from you.

3. User Contributions

If you submit content to us—like reviews, comments, photos, or suggestions—you’re giving us permission to use that content on our site and marketing materials. By submitting, you confirm you own or have the right to share what you send us.

We reserve the right to remove or edit content at our discretion if it’s inappropriate, offensive, or violates our guidelines.

4. Affiliate Links & Sponsorships

TheCentralCoast.com partners with affiliate platforms and local businesses to provide travel deals, special offers, and recommendations. When you click on an affiliate link or book through our partners, we may earn a small commission—at no cost to you.

We always strive to be transparent and only recommend experiences we believe in.

5. Community Guidelines

We want this site to be a helpful, respectful space for everyone. Please refrain from:

  • Posting offensive, misleading, or spammy content

  • Infringing on intellectual property

  • Trying to hack, scrape, or disrupt the site’s functionality

Violating these guidelines may result in removal of content or access to the site being blocked.

6. Disclaimers And Limitations

We do our best to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but TheCentralCoast.com is provided “as is.” That means we can’t guarantee every detail is always current, especially since businesses may change hours, prices, or offerings without notice.

We’re not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the site, including loss of data, bookings, or travel-related decisions.

7. Changes To The Site Or Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally, and your continued use of the site means you accept any changes. Major updates will be noted on this page with the latest effective date.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal disputes will be handled in California courts.

9. Questions? Let’s Talk!

If you have questions about these Terms or how we operate, we’re always happy to help. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for being part of TheCentralCoast.com community. We hope to help you discover unforgettable experiences along California’s coast!