[…]or meditating. Meander through the base of the dunes and spy the threatened Western Snowy Plover, California Least Tern or California Red-Legged Frog. If you’d prefer to walk with a guide, the preserve offers naturalist-led two-hour walks to the end of the Oso Flaco Lake boardwalk. These can include specialized […]
[…]and porpoises navigate these waters, too, and can easily be seen in and around harbors and coves. California sea otters often play wherever kelp beds sway, weaving in and out of these seaweed forests for food. The best part about all this wildlife activity is its accessibility for viewing by […]
[…]sites the Whale Trail has identified, San Luis Obispo County has the most of any other region in California. (That’s a whale of a privilege!) Come with your binoculars to any section of our coastline, and chances are good that you’ll spy a flipper, a tail, or a spout somewhere […]
[…]the first European travelers ― the Portola expedition of 1769 ― explored what later became California. That expedition led to the founding of the California Missions, including those in nearby Jolon, San Luis Obispo, and San Miguel. Sadly, diseases from European foreigners wiped out much of the native population that […]
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[…]in both locations nearly 2,000 acres of vineyards, some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in California, old historic California townsites, and picturesque outdoor adventures.1. Edna ValleyEdna Valley is surrounded by Tuscan-style countryside, the perfect backdrop for sampling award-winning wines in more than 27 tasting rooms. Head over to […]
[…]so be sure to take some time to check that out. Hearst San Simeon State Park itself is one of California’s oldest park systems, full of exploration opportunities including three nature preserves, as well as plenty of hiking trails. Moonstone Beach From the Northern coast of Cambria to Leffingwell Landing […]
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[…]people. Later, the Portola Expedition explored the valley and named it Cañada de Los Osos for the California Grizzly Bears they saw here.Most of the oak woodlands on California’s coast were cleared or harvested between those early days and now. But a 1971 campaign sought to protect the 90 acres […]
[…]read that right: the sign announcing the town of Harmony, California, says the population totals only18 people. Blink and you’ll miss this tiny town as you drive by; stop to check it out, and you’ll discover it’s big on personality. This historic hamlet once bustled with the operations of a […]
[…]by a deep river valley. The climate was much cooler and damper than it is now, resembling that of Northern California and the Oregon coastline. As the town name of Los Osos implies, the valley likely saw grizzly bears, in addition to saber toothed tigers, mammoths, and even camels. Over […]
[…]& Roasting A few steps from the beach, this wine tasting bar stocks wines from the Central Coast, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and beyond. Whether you know your way around a wine list or wine is a totally new adventure, Avila Wine & Roasting has much to share. Visitors have […]
[…]1,000 acres of islands, rocks and onshore areas along the California shore, this might be the most-seen national monument in the country. The California Coastal Monument protects a wide variety of birds and mammals, including the elephant seals that migrate to Piedras Blancas each year. One of the monument’s six […]
[…]for this activity because we were at the meeting ground of seaweed varieties from both the northern and southern shores of California. Marley didn’t invent seaweed foraging, nor did he try to claim the title. Instead, he narrated a history of the area’s foragers, referencing Chinese immigrants from the 1800s who were the […]
[…]here at the home of the “Million Dollar View,” so why not make the most of the scenery? At the northern boundary of the Ragged Point Inn, look for a large round sculpture with an empty center. This is the sweet spot: look through that hole at the center, and […]
[…]discovered. Spend a day at the beach, then add stop-offs to catch extra adventures nearby.Cambria, CaliforniaThe charming village of Cambria begs for exploration. Walk the town’s picturesque streets with a self-guided tour of historic homes and storefronts. Taste Cambria’s famous olallieberry pie at Linn’s Restaurant, as well as a wide […]
[…]organization has even named ten recommended whale watching spots here — the most of any area in California.) Each winter in Oceano, thousands of Monarch butterflies take up residence in a grove of eucalyptus trees, delighting visitors and locals alike. Also in late winter, huge populations of the Great Northern […]
[…]Springs Nature Preserve. Migratory waterfowl species seen here include blue-winged teal, brand, northern shovelers, long-billed curlews, black-bellied plovers, and sandpipers. Many species stop here for the safety the preserve provides for breeding. These include red-tailed hawks, California quail, great-horned owls, and white-crowned sparrows. For more information on visiting species, check […]
[…]Orcas, harbor seals, dolphin, etc.) and how to spot them. Clydesdale Horses Visiting Covell’s California Clydesdale’s Ranch is a must. You’ll get to see and experience a herd of over 60 Clydesdales that live in rolling pastures with ocean views (and take a trail ride if you plan ahead), as […]
[…]Osos-Baywood ParkOne of the finest points for viewing wildlife in California, Montaña de Oro is home to sea otters, seals, dolphins, birds, and humpback whales that are visible all year. Watch for gray whales during migration, between December and April. And don’t miss the tidepools at Corralina Cove, where sea […]
