The sky is calling! Have you dreamed of soaring like a bird over the California coastline? Then paragliding is right for you! WingEnvy offers lessons for beginners through advanced pilots, providing tips to ensure you have the best and safest experience. Not ready to fly solo yet? Their tandem experiences […]
[…]art collector, Hearst’s love of antiquity was influenced by childhood travels with his educator mother, Phoebe Hearst. The 90,000-square-foot home and gardens set a tone for arts appreciation in San Simeon in a way that’s unique along Highway 1. As during Hearst’s lifetime, the presence of the ocean influences San […]
[…]a cultural center and gallery for the whole family to enjoy. The adobe’s late great owner, Boston sea captain William Dana, was gifted the 37,888 acre Rancho Nipomo land grant by Mexico in 1887. Built atop the area’s rich soil and backdropped by ancient sand dunes, the adobe stands as […]
[…]Oro State Park, an underrated spot with great views, lots of trails and plenty of photo opps. Layout Sea the Light is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom vacation rental that can sleep up to 8 guests. For convenience, all of the bedrooms are located on the first floor. The primary […]
“From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources.” Before heading to your outdoors destination, California State Parks wants […]
[…]It’s also a good idea to review our Viewing Tips so you don’t disturb the animal habitats. Layout The Fabulous Bayfront Home with Morro Rock Views has 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The coastal property can accommodate up to six guests and is ideally suited for four people. The common […]
[…]It’s also a good idea to review our Viewing Tips so you don’t disturb the animal habitats. Layout The Windows and Views vacation rental is just what you would expect – a beautiful house with walls of windows and stunning views of the Pacific. This house has 3 bedrooms and […]
[…]Hearst’s “enchanted hill” hosted luminaries like Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Buster Keaton and Winston Churchill.A great patron of art and design, Hearst invited architect Julia Morgan to build his 90,000-square-foot, Mediterranean-style home. It includes 56 bedrooms, a library, movie theater, formal dining room, tennis courts, guest cottages, and two stunning […]
[…]stay when visiting for memorable events such as weddings. Location Cayucos is a quaint beach town along California’s Central Coast. The beaches here are everything you imagine when you think of fun along the Pacific. There is a historic pier, perfect for fishing (no license needed!), taking a stroll and […]
[…]Geese One of the most popular birds to glimpse in Los Osos-Baywood Park is the Black Brant, a migratory subspecies of geese. With their striking black coloring and white markings on the neck, the Black Brant has been known to fly over 3,300 miles in a season. Home base for […]
[…]think they’re being helpful to animals when they’re really harming them. For instance, Yellowstone National Park rangers euthanized a baby bison earlier this year after a man visiting from Hawaii touched it and tried to push it up a riverbank. Sadly, after this encounter, the herd abandoned the newborn, and it began […]
[…]State Beach starts in the charming seaside town of Cayucos and is one of the best in California for surfing, swimming, tidepooling, and soaking up the sun. The beach boasts nearby parking, picnic facilities, outdoor showers and restrooms, as well as easy access. The Cayucos Pier was constructed in 1872 […]
When you visit the heart of Highway 1, you’re sure to find a variety of accommodations to suit every kind of traveler. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, girls’ weekend or solo journey, our stretch of coastline can offer the perfect lodging property to rest and recharge. We […]
[…]Montaña de Oro State Park, is a 3.4 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the coastal bluffs, passing tide pools, beaches and a scenic rocky coastline. The trail head is located across from the Valencia Peak starting point, just across from the visitor center. Start across a wooden bridge […]
[…]surfing, swimming, fishing, barbecuing and sunbathing. Consider a park in Avila Beach as your base camp for family fun, or a secondary spot to play the day away. Have a swashbuckling adventure in a pretend pirate ship or play a pickup basketball game to the sound of rolling waves. Purchase […]
[…]of wineries, restaurants and nature From Tracey Ceurvels, Washington Post We were instructed to meet at the San Geronimo Pullout at Estero Bluffs State Park near Cayucos, Calif., and to wear water shoes. I was apprehensive about the morning’s activity: foraging for seaweed. Would this involve snorkeling, diving or scaling […]
[…]with lawn areas, secluded pathways, ancient pine trees, and outdoor dining areas to make a garden paradise. Our gardens are constantly being updated and expanded, and offer something for everyone. Sit at the top of one of the forested hills and paint a picture of the surrounding hills framed by […]
[…]priced. Beer drinkers will appreciate the 10 taps in rotation, including local heroes like Firestone-Walker, SLO Brew and Barrelhouse Brewing. Bartenders also pull pints of imported brews like Modelo, Stella Artois, Stiegl and Guiness. Order a drink and pull up a stool to relax at the long bar, chat up […]
[…]to spend some time checking out the locally owned shops and eating in the best local restaurants. Layout The Large Multifamily Home is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation rental that can sleep as many as 12 guests. Bring the whole family or plan a reunion at this beautiful house […]
[…]Park. And workaholics can make an appointment at one of the local day spas for some self care. Layout The Cute Beach Cottage is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation rental that sleeps 4 guests. This quaint spot has unique touches that make it memorable. Each of the bedrooms has […]
