Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway
Harmony, CA

Harmony, a tiny community located in the rolling hills of Harmony Valley, is a cultural landmark that resembles much of the area in the late 1800s and reflects the dairy culture that was prevalent at the time. The town is now home to artisans including glassblowers, potters, quilters, and masters of other crafts who sell the products of their talents. The town also offers eateries and wine and cheese tasting. The town draws travelers off of the highway for short stopovers to enjoy what it has to offer.

Representative of "Old California", this small town originally operated as a creamery from 1869 until 1955. Although many milk processing plants operated in the area, none operated as long or as successfully as did the Harmony Valley Creamery Association. This cooperative was an integral part of the area for almost 90 years. The Swiss dairy farmers were the backbone and steadying influence of the community because they dominated the dairy industry.