[…]The property is set on a hill overlooking Avila Beach and the Pacific. There are also views of the nearby Santa Lucia mountains. Visitors often find themselves returning here year after year. The Inn is a Diamond Resorts property and has been named an RCI Gold Crown Resort. Location This […]
[…]Luis.” The first pier at Port San Luis was built the next year. Congressman Romaldo Pacheco of San Luis Obispo introduced a bill in 1877 to build a lighthouse at Point San Luis. Construction would not commence until 1889. By 1890 whaling vessels, cargo ships, tankers and fishing boats were all […]
[…]District in 1992. In 1995, the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers non-profit was formed, made up of a group of dedicated volunteers who would go on to to restore the historic site. Currently the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers continue to run the historic site, overseeing the maintenance and fundraising […]
[…]Elephant Seal Vista Point, a renowned road trip destination located in the idyllic seaside village of San Simeon. As you may have already figured out from the name, this destination is famous for its high concentration of elephant seals, a species that was once driven to the brink of extinction […]
Villa San Juliette is a beautiful 168 acre vineyard nestled in the Pleasant Valley area of San Miguel, just north of Paso Robles. Currently the vineyard is producing a broad range of grapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. We would love to share our […]
[…]what a beautiful way to start the day! Less than an hour’s drive up Highway One from the city of San Luis Obispo lie two of the best reasons to visit the Central Coast – both at the same spot: the sparkling seaside cove at San Simeon Point, and the […]
Description Beachfront in San Simeon is one of the few vacation rentals in this quaint coastal town. This condo is the ultimate retreat destination, set on a seaside bluff. Once you arrive, you will likely find that you don’t want to leave. But if you decide to explore, you will […]
San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System. The coastal bluffs and promontories of the scenic park offer unobstructed views of the ocean and rocky shore. The park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the […]
[…]as Ilano de los Osos, or the Level of the Bears (Bear Plain) as this was an area with an abundance of bears. Since then, various translations of Crespi’s diary have called this area La Canada de los Osos (The Canyon of the Bears) which has been further mistranslated as […]
You will have an opportunity to explore a series of volcanic caves inspired by the Seven Sisters of San Luis Obispo and investigate a variety of hands-on experiences in the arts and sciences. Become a paleontologist at a Saber Tooth Cat Dig Site and uncover bones that can be reassembled into […]
[…]Botanical Garden is exclusively devoted to the plants of the five Mediterranean climate regions of the world. As a non-profit botanical garden, our mission is to honor and preserve our connection with nature. Through our programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people […]
[…]away. Sebastian’s General Store survived and is flourishing. Sebastian’s was the first post office in San Simeon until 1905 when it was moved to the pier. It was moved back in 1945, where it remains today. The Sebastian family bought the building in 1914 and operated the store for almost […]
[…]have been stages in 25+ locations around the County. Through the generosity of the City of San Luis Obispo, we’ve enjoyed 15 years in our current locale, the former SLO County Public Library, in the heart of SLO […]
[…]the Riboli family has owned and managed the only producing winery in Los Angeles and the last of more than one hundred that once lined the Los Angeles River Basin. San Antonio Winery has a location in Paso Robles to serve […]
[…]volcanic peak has great views of Laguna Lake and Bishop’s Peak. From the summit, there are views of San Luis Obispo, the Santa Lucia Mountains and the chain of morros to Morro […]
[…]Obispo de Tolosa, the ‘world famous’ market is a great place to people watch, shop and enjoy one of California’s most popular weekly […]
The winds around San Simeon beaches offer an excellent chance to take part in wind sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding. Arroyo Laguna and Pico Creek are favorite spots among locals looking to catch some air. For more information on local conditions or to rent some gear, check in with […]
[…]local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells. If you’re imagining coming to a San Luis Obispo County beach town and seeing people of all ages in wetsuits and swim suits roaming the beach, walking the pier, admiring the waves, and tying their surfboards to the tops of their […]
San Luis Fish & BBQ is THE place for fish & chips and seafood in San Luis Obispo. Our clam chowder is homemade, not out of a can. And we also make our own tartar sauce, egg rolls and […]
The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum was founded as a regional, non-profit educational museum for the public benefit. We are preserving the railroad history of California and the Central Coast by collecting, restoring and displaying artifacts, as well as operating historical railroad […]
