[…]take the short and steep Black Swift Falls Trail to see these impressive falls from the black sand beach below. End at Willow Creek Beach, about 13 miles ahead, for a secluded retreat before heading back the way you came. Cycling along the beautiful stretch of Highway 1 coastline Popular […]
[…]to start. This charming shop carries a wide variety of apparel, jewelry, art and housewares for beach lovers young and young-at-heart alike. Look for ladies’ beachwear, jewelry, hats, and sandals, men’s Hawaiian-style shirts, as well as children’s apparel, towels, hats, and toys. Home decor includes wind chimes made from seashells, […]
Hit the waves (or the sand) at Cayucos State Beach. With six miles of white sand beach that stretch to the famous Morro Rock, Cayucos 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 heart of The Spoon Trade’s kitchen and is delicious. Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo Beach Located just south of Pismo Beach off Highway 1, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of Oceano’s most unique gems. The vibrant black and orange butterflies flock to California by the thousand every winter (between […]
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, located on 125 acres of meadows and forests in the lush Avila Valley, is consistently voted one of the Top 10 Mineral Springs Resorts and Spas by Spa Magazine and Spa Finder Magazine. The resort is also consistently voted Best Day Spa and Weekend […]
Gopher Glen family apple farm and farm stand is nestled in the oak-coated hills of Avila Valley, and just to the side of See Canyon Road. For just over forty-years the owners have been opening their gates each summer, inviting families to come in and taste the sweet deliciousness of […]
[…]was several days before California became part of the United States. Rios and his wife, Catarina Avila, had twelve children and moved into the adobe in 1851. In 1862 German-born Warren C. Rickard purchased the property from the state of California on a possession claim. In 1868 George Butchard named […]
[…]a pier at Port San Luis for commercial shipping. The pier is located between the existing Avila and Port San Luis (Harford) Piers. Union Oil Company of California (later Unocal) leased the new pier and expanded their operations. Oil was shipped from both the Port San Luis and the Pacific […]
[…]Garden inspires Chef Edward Ruiz “seasonal and spontaneous cuisine” featured at The Gardens of Avila at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. Taking root in our richly cultivated backyard, our restaurant uses a variety of produce from our own one-acre Chef’s Garden, as well as from area farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. The […]
[…]winery has a tasting room right on the property. Exploring further out will take you to the nearby beaches of Avila and Oceano. Or head north to check out the Paso Robles wine region, which offers different varietals than Edna Valley. Layout The DeSolina Cottage is a 1 bedroom, 1 […]
[…]is just past Leffingwell Landing. For those looking for the south end, continue on Moonstone Beach Drive until the Moonstone Beach State Parklands where you’ll find parking. This beachfront boardwalk offers an easy stroll, access to the sandy beach and tide pools, and limitless views. Returning to Moonstone Beach Drive, […]
[…]day. The trail emerges at San Simeon Point, where it’s possible to scramble down to a tiny rocky beach. (Keep an eye out for elephant seals — do not approach them if they’re on the beach, as they can be aggressive.) Savor the salty air, as well as views that […]
[…]seaglass hunters of all ages to sift its sands. For a dramatic entrance, walk the gentle Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, an ADA-compliant one-mile path along the beach. Wildlife abounds here with gray whales, humpback whales, dolphins, seabirds and otters at play. After your stroll, relax at nearby Shamel Park, whose facilities […]
[…]Sea Otters along our Highway 1 coastline! These funny, furry sea mammals play around Moonstone Beach and along the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a 3-mile round-trip walk accessible from Leffingwell Landing. Whale WatchingCambria is designated as one of the top places for whale watching by The Whale Trail, a national organization. […]
[…]village of Cambria, where ocean views are easy to come by thanks to a wealth of comfortable beachfront stays. Lodging options on Moonstone Beach include the Fireside Inn and Sea Otter Inn, while the elegant new White Water Lodge occupies a prime blufftop setting. Another Cambria claim to fame is Linn’s, […]
[…]It’s tamer here than my previous coastal walks but no less scenic. Side trails lead down to beaches and pocket coves where kids fly kites and surfers ride waist-high waves at several beach breaks.After sunset, I dine on the outdoor patio at the AAA Three Diamond-designated Robin’s Restaurant, a food highlight […]
[…]and California bohemian culture. The boutique property is ideally perched along Moonstone Beach, so named for the bevy of wave-worn sea glass—including moonstone agates—scattered across its sands. Be on the lookout for migrating whales, including grays (December through April) and humpbacks (May through October). Read the full article from Smithsonian […]
[…]Vehicular Recreation Area on the beach – the only place in California where you can drive on the beach. The beach is also popular for kite surfing, fishing and horseback riding. The southern edge of the beach and dunes connects to the Oso Flaco Lake area, which is teeming with […]
[…]to California to overwinter. One of the best places to watch the colorful spectacle is Pismo Beach.From now through February, more than 10,000 will take up residence in trees at Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, one of five locations in the state to host so many of the colorful creatures. Just like tourists, the […]
[…]of the best ways to enjoy this state marine park is by surfing the Pico Creek and Moonstone Beach surf spots. These beaches comprise the approximate north and south boundaries of the Cambria State Marine Park. Find excellent waves and coastal access here, as well as many fine walking trails. […]
