[…]Wine Trail Passport Weekend Grab your passport and explore 11 boutique wineries along the Central Coast (5 located in Cambria!) during the Pacific Coast Wine Trail’s Passport Weekend happening February 18th and 19th. Wineries will be offering special pairings and discounts all weekend. Pick up your passport at any of […]
[…]of the bay. Or stay in Oceano and take flight in a biplane for unique views of the California Coast. If you prefer something more mellow, the nearby lagoon is great for wildlife viewing. Or in winter, the Monarch butterfly grove is popular for all ages. Layout Central Coast Comfort […]
[…]and Kymberly’s recent trip to the Highway 1 Discovery Route along the Central California Coast, they stopped at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery – 6 miles up the coast from Hearst Castle. As it turns out, January is peak birthing season, so they saw a lot of pups. The docent (the volunteers are there every […]
[…]touring the coastline an inviting experience. So go out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your Kayak! Visit Central Coast Kayaks for more information. They offer tours, classes and […]
[…]golf during any season. On any given day you can have your option of playing golf on the Central Coast in Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo and Morro Bay with the coastal breezes off of the Pacific Ocean, or in Paso Robles under the warm sun of the Central Coast […]
[…]with the water temperatures normally ranging between 52 and 62 degrees, which makes touring the coastline an inviting experience. So go out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your kayak! Rental shops in Los Osos and Morro Bay will outfit you […]
[…]year, Highway 1 is full of unexpected surprises, too! Check out our Winter Wildlife and Season of Coastal Discovery itineraries, rife with incredible opportunities to view native wildlife and outdoor attractions along the coast. View playful sea otters in Morro Bay, peer into otherworldly tide pools in Los Osos or […]
[…]owned motel offers respite to travelers taking the road trip of a lifetime along the Pacific coast. Location Visitors will find much to do in and around San Simeon. Many people discover this quaint, coastal town while visiting the world famous Hearst Castle. The famed property was developed by publisher […]
The Pacific Coast Wine Trail is the Central Coast’s new local wine trail. Enjoy hand-crafted wines from six small producers along the scenic coast. Our trail includes Black Hand Cellars, Moonstone Cellars, Twin Coyotes Winery, Stolo Family Vineyard, Harmony Cellars and Cayucos […]
[…]Coast boasts miles of world-renowned cycling routes for every level of athlete. Cycle Central Coast is where you’ll find scenic routes, local events, and our favorite resources for cyclists in the area. For example, the Cambria Chamber of Commerce has bike kits available – if you need a tube, tools […]
[…]if you can’t make it to one of the numerous daily farmers’ markets in coastal SLO CAL, several farmstands offer fresh produce throughout the week. Check out one of these favorite roadside stands for local ingredients and plenty of charm. Talley Farm Stand, Arroyo Grande This little stand represents a […]
[…]August, you’ll see Least Terns nesting on the beach, especially by the boardwalk rails. In the coastal scrub, see California Thrashers, Blue-Gray Gnatsnatchers, and Wrentits. Then on the beach, find Scoters, Loons, Grebes and Sooty Shearwaters in fall and winter, as well as gulls and shorebirds. Bird Watching Lopez Lake […]
[…]won Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” in 2010, and the area was recently named the West Coast’s “most exciting wine region” by Sunset magazine? On your tour you’ll enjoy a mix of food and wine tastings at six specially selected food and wine venues that best represent the array […]
[…]to experience the wonders of sailing. From the comfortable, secure cockpit we voyage along the coast, often in the company of sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, whales and an abundant number of seabirds that live and nest here. It is our goal to engage our visitor and local passengers with […]
[…]balance. Cool-climate varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir excel in the heart of SLO Coast, and even the warmest areas benefit from considerable marine influence. Consistent: The ocean proximity also exerts a moderating effect on the climate, minimizing temperature swings so that growing conditions are rarely hot or cold. The […]
[…]blog originally appeared on SF Gate by Story Studio There are places along the Pacific coast that we find only with advanced notice. How often have we driven along Highway 1 and wondered what lies along the coast? Cayucos is just such a discovery. Named after the Native Chumash term […]
[…]time to eat, you will be a short drive to many great restaurants. Layout The Escape to the Central Coast is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with almost 2,500 square feet of living space to accommodate up to 12 people. The master suite and second bedrooms each have a […]
Surfing and Eating Our Way Through the Central Coast A Taste of Dawn – Dawn Garcia Avila Beach is a truly beautiful beachside city. With colorful vistas upon entering and the kindness of the locals, this is a place where everyone – of any age – should flock to. In […]
[…]will mostly have it to yourself. Keep your eyes peeled for a small parking lot and sign that says coastal access. There is no fee to park here. After you walk drive up the coast just beyond Cambria to Exotic Garden Drive that takes you to a great lunch stop. […]
[…]HOUSE IN CAYUCOS Kick back in SLO CAL’s original coastal hangout. The Captain James Cass House, located in downtown Cayucos, has been many things to many people. The house was built between 1867 and 1875, when Cayucos had little to offer—thus, the dwelling became the social center of the community throughout the late 1800s. At […]
