[…]Cambria Moonstone BeachWhen most people think of Moonstone Beach, they think about beachcombing, smooth stones, driftwood, and walking the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk. But for those who like to paddle out, this beach can have much more to offer. Moonstone Beach boasts its best conditions in winter, when a lengthy right-traveling […]
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 ecosystem on Earth. Take a free, naturalist-led Stewardship Travel tour to learn about this fragile […]
[…]Finish your tour with a taste test of your bounty and learn how each variety has its own flavor characteristics. Tours fill up quickly, especially in the summer, so plan ahead. At Marley Family Seaweeds, Spencer and team offer private foraging tours along the Central Coast. They were profiled in […]
The Washington Post recently chronicled where the whales are, detailing their migratory patterns along the Pacific Coast. Each January and February these wondrous animals trek hundreds of miles along the Whale Trail. San Luis Obispo County is the proud home to 10 Whale Trail locations and six interpretive signs that […]
[…]get too close – our Wildlife Viewing Tips can help make sure you stay safe during your visit. Layout The Steps to the Surf vacation rental is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house that is suitable for up to 14 visitors. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and […]
[…]to “A Christmas Carol”. This discount must be booked online with code DICKENS. Offer is valid only on nights of the show (November 15, 16 & 17). Proof of tickets must be shown at hotel check-in. To learn more about “A Christmas Carol” play, please visit the Cambria Pines Lodge […]
[…]three zip lines totaling over 1,800 feet in length will get hearts pumping! The area offers 350 campsites, including primitive, electrical and full hook-up sites, as well as cabins that sleep up to six people. Many miles of trails at Lopez Lake cater to hikers, equestrian and mountain bikers. For […]
[…]views of the Pacific Ocean and many amenities to enjoy while you are there. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind place to stay that is right on the beach, then this inn is a unique choice. Location This property is located right on the water and has a sundeck […]
[…]State BeachHistoryAfter acquiring the Oceano Campground in 1934, California State Parks gathered more land along the coast to form the Oceano Dunes District. Currently, that district now includes Pismo State Beach and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.The word pismo comes from the Chumash and Salinan people who inhabited […]
[…]B for Best to this B&B. Owners Bill and Janis will make you feel like you are family, while the layout gives you all the privacy you could want. They are thirty-three-year residents of Cambria, and Bill is a former guide at Hearst Castle. They can provide you with all […]
Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect for beachcombing. The settlers of Cambria gave this beach its name for its smooth stones that are soft underfoot, and which wow visitors with their intricate patterns. With Shamel Park […]
[…]you splurge on just one stay, make it the new White Water lodge on Moonstone Beach in Cambria, where Scandinavia meets California in a bohemian beach setting.Among the many ways to spend a memorable family vacation along this route are taking a trail ride on Clydesdale horses at Covell Ranch in Cambria, foraging for […]
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[…]Lopez Lake Marina is located 0.6 miles from the Lopez Lake Campground entrance, on the southeast end of the lake. The marina is well-stocked with live and frozen bait, plus fishing licenses for those without one. (All anglers 16 years and older require a fishing license on Lopez Lake.) The […]
[…]of the outdoors. Spend time hiking the trails, exploring a preserve, or walking the popular Moonstone Beach Boardwalk. If you want to enhance the romance on your trip, plan ahead and make reservations at some of the top restaurants in town. There are no chain offerings here, just locally owned […]
[…]is great for wildlife viewing. Or in winter, the Monarch butterfly grove is popular for all ages. Layout Central Coast Comfort is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The first bedroom has two queen sized beds and the second bedroom has a full […]
[…]Park remains a California favorite thanks to its incredible views and 115-plus state-of-the-art campsites. There’s an excellent 3.3-mile trail that weaves you through the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Washburn Campground offers plenty of scenic overlooks and interpretive signs. The park also offers views of the majestic elephant seals […]
