Blog Posts for Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley

Top 6 places to go foraging in the US Our ancestors foraged to survive, but harvesting wild food became much less common after the advent of the grocery store. Fast forward to the present day:...

A bounty of exciting experiences await in coastal San Luis Obispo County. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Natural History Center This non-profit organization works to protect the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, a 30-kilometer stretch of the largest intact coastal dune...

We all want more immersive experiences in our lives, especially when we travel. The new year should ring in less calendar obsession and bring more opportunities to lose ourselves in our surroundings. The Coastal Discovery...

HIGHWAY 1’S TIME-HONORED DESTINATIONS AWAIT YEAR-ROUND Cruise back in time as you traverse Highway 1 along the scenic SLO CAL coast. From illuminating lighthouse tours to Hearst’s famous castle overlooking the Pacific, the region’s rich history...

Want to travel deeper? Follow our all-new History & Heritage Trail History buffs, start your engines. Introducing the Highway 1 Road Trip’s History & Heritage Trail, designed for travelers who want to dig deep on...

Highway 1 Dream Drive AUGUST 9, 2018 The iconic coastline drive along Highway 1 has re-opened to travelers! So we’re celebrating with a Highway 1 Dream Drive on Thursday, August 9th. From the Central Coast...

California’s Edna Valley America’s Answer to Tuscany Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com   California is a wine-lover’s paradise. The weather and soil provide perfect grape-growing conditions, and the sun-soaked beauty and laid-back culture of the state...

Arroyo Grande Valley has an adventure for everyone Hop off Highway 1 and burn off some steam with a glass of wine! Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com   There’s nothing like a road trip along Highway...

An Essential PCH Road Trip Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Highway 1 has been called “America’s most scenic drive”…and once you drive it you’ll understand why. Prepare to enter another world of coastal hamlets, lush woodlands,...

Forget NorCal or SoCal; SLO Cal is where it’s at! By Emily Chiu – BuzzFeed “So, are you from here?” I asked Jonny Ziegler as I alternately writhed and muscled my way into a wetsuit...

 Tasting SLO Cal Wineries As you roam the CA Highway 1 Road Trip, you’ll find yourself tasting wines among lush rolling vineyards and in beach-front tasting rooms. So get ready to stick around and enjoy...

This post originally appeared here by George Medovoy. Cool ocean breezes waft their way through the vineyards of “SLO” wine country on the coastal side of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Central California. We’re between San...

 Old Edna Townsite Plan Your Reunion in 2017 By Cheryl Crabtree Planning a family gathering for multiple generations isn’t as easy as it used to be. In the old days, grandparents, their children, the grandchildren,...

Swinging Bridge Although not part of the Historical Society properties, the Swinging Bridge is an interesting historic site in Arroyo Grande. The only one of its kind in California, it is in the middle of town in...

Historic Huasna Township Drive The Huasna Valley is known for its prime farmland, supporting both fruit orchards and crops of vegetables, berries, flowers and herbs.  Huasna is located 20 minutes from the town of Arroyo...

Lopez Lake Recreational Area Lopez Lake Recreation Area, located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, is one of the top choices for camping, leisure trips and interpretive hikes and boating with Rangers. With 22 miles of shoreline...

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Road Trip in Coastal SLO County and Find Your Perfect Spot Coastal Hikes with Pristine Vistas, State Parks and Recreational Lakes, Wine Trails and Coastal Bluffs, or Historic...

State Parks for Family Adventures Exploring the outdoors is one of the best ways to spend your time along the Highway 1 Road Trip. Whether you want a hiking expedition in one of the State...