In the Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys, taste a whole new world of wine. Nestled only four miles from the beach, the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley are home to over 30 wineries. As always in our part of California, the experience and vibe are unpretentious and easygoing. Specialties […]
Avila Beach takes its independent spirit seriously. Situated near the ocean, the hills, and wine estates, the walkable village hosts galleries and boutiques to suit most any aesthetic whim. It’s hard to imagine that there’s so much to do and see in one place like Avila Beach, and we haven’t even […]
[…]Beer snobs and plebeians alike will quickly fall in love with these unique brews. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes is the largest remaining dune system south of San Francisco, and is the second largest in all of California. Spreading out over 18 miles on the Central Coast, the dunes are […]
[…]hamlets, lush woodlands, and vibrant small towns. The 101-mile stretch from Ragged Point to Nipomo is also known as the California Highway 1 Discovery Route, and packs a major punch, boasting some of the most memorable towns and incredible natural beauty along the highway. From the gilded opulence of Hearst […]
[…]where William Randolph Hearst famously constructed his elaborate estate, to the sandy dunes of Nipomo in the South and stretching just far enough inland to lie against the San Joaquin Valley, San Luis Obispo County is a place tourists flocking to San Francisco and Los Angeles have somehow left largely […]
[…]the world-famous Jocko’s Steak House, the pristine Oso Flaco Lake, and the historic Nipomo Mesa Dana Adobe home.First, let your senses come alive at Oso Flaco Lake, one of the most scenic natural areas along California’s coast. Next, head to Nipomo Mesa Dana Adobe, a 13-room adobe residence built by […]
[…]engagement. Established in 2013, STP involves businesses from Ragged Point to as far South as Nipomo and offers 70 activities to engage tourists and locals alike. Activities range from aiding in the restoration of trails in Montaña de Oro, volunteer to work at the Nipomo Native Garden, or pick up […]
[…]the six new locations along the H1DR: the Avila Beach Pier, Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, Oceano Nipomo and at Montaña de Oro State Park in Baywood-Los Osos. The 6 sites in Coastal San Luis Obispo County represents the largest cluster of sites on the Pacific Coast as it spans from […]
[…]but not surprising, in a way, since cucumber scents play a large role in bathtime rituals.) The Nipomo spread offers free 30-minute tours, giving luffa lovers and those just getting to know the gourdly good some insight into what goes into raising the “all-natural Heirloom Luffa Sponges.” There’s a gift […]
[…]Experience The 10 Discovery Route destinations are: Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Nipomo, Oceano, Avila Beach, Los Osos / Baywood Park, Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon, and Ragged Point. We stay in Cambria; its central location lets us sample a little of everything in 3 days. Come along with us – discover what you can see and do! See the […]
Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe Standing in a grove of stately Eucalyptus trees on Nipomo Mesa is a 13-room adobe residence built by Captain William Goodwin Dana in 1840. Restoration efforts have restored this gracious home to much of its original splendor. Burros and other farm animals from the great Rancho […]
[…]Rock in the south. After your picnic, have fun visiting the Luffa Farm, the Eucalyptus grove on Nipomo Mesa near the Historic Dana Adobe and the dunes near the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Natural History Center. When you are getting your picnic together, stop by Willow; part craft beer and wine bar, part deli/restaurant, and specialty market, […]
[…]species of reptiles and amphibians. Read More » Nipomo: Oso Flaco Lake – Just southwest of Nipomo lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake. Read More » Nipomo Native Garden – The site is in the final stages of being restored to a native botanical garden which will […]
[…]pines, cedars, and cypress that flank the trail. Read More Oso Flaco Lake Trail – Just west of Nipomo lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake. Read […]
[…]sailing. At the end of the route is Oceano, home to the only driveable beach in California, and Nipomo, known for its numerous flowering blooms. “Visitors can have the opportunity to volunteer in a local activity – building a trail, taking a hike to learn about the wild mushrooms, mitigating […]
Visiting The Luffa Farm- Nipomo by Eileen Morris, Fourth Grade Teacher, Carson, California Visiting The Luffa Farm in quaint Nipomo was an unexpected delight! It is in a forested area away and above the coast. If you like down home hospitality, you will find it at The Luffa Farm. The […]
