[…]beds. Standing on a bluff above the Pacific and looking 200 yards out to sea, I watch a humpback whale, then a second one, surface and submerge. Several coyotes serenade me from the nearby hills. Back in the trees a great horned owl hoots. With no sign of civilization, except […]
[…]for any number of fun extracurricular activities. Several large-screen TVs hang over the bar for watching the game, and a jukebox plays tunes for quarters. Many folks come to the bar for a constantly-updated lineup of live bands and musicians who play the Sweet Springs stage. These range from hip […]
[…]music on weekends and karaoke during the week. The bar also offers two pool tables and TVs for watching the game. There is a small smoking patio out back. Watch for nights when Mozzi’s offers tacos, and enjoy the fresh-popped popcorn anytime you like, as it’s always available. This is […]
[…]on availability, the season, and what the brewer decides to make. Humdinger also offers SLO Cider, Whalebird Kombucha, and local wines — as well as select guest taps. Drinks are served alongside popular appetizers like beer nuts, dipping potatoes, pork belly nachos, and chicharrones, plus sandwiches, tacos and pasta. The […]
[…]through oak woodlands and coastal ridges. Many of the lookouts along these trails are ideal for whale watching, as whales migrate just off the shoreline. Views also reach to the Irish Hills to the north and past The Oceano Dunes to point Sal State Beach in the south. Needless to […]
[…]Watching Vantage Points Montana de Oro The neighboring coastal community of Los Osos to the south offers up whale watching opportunities galore amidst the pristine backdrop of stunning Montana de Oro State Park. Located a quick, ten minute drive from Morro Bay, you’ll experience dramatic cliffside views affording the best […]
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[…]8 acres in 2008, which opened in 2017 as Sweet Springs East. Bird watching at Sweet Springs Bird watching is a highlight of any visit to Sweet Springs. The preserve lies along the Pacific Flyway, a superhighway for at least one billion birds that migrate between Alaska and Patagonia. And […]
[…]an epic keepsake pic for yourself–when you check out Highway 1’s awesome Whale Trail. Although whale watching is fabulous all along Highway 1, the area around Avila Beach sees a large proportion of these otherworldly creatures (plus, if you miss the whales that day, you’ll still have lovely scenery to […]
[…]vessel that reveals an undersea peak at the murky depths below. Youngsters will especially love watching the skipper throw food overboard, which attracts all manner of underwater friends to this unique, clear-bottomed boat.With mesmerizing schools of jellyfish and lush kelp forests viewable below deck and playful harbor seals, sea lions, […]
[…]the rest of the Central Coast. The beach itself features white sand and piers for strolling, whale watching, and fishing, while San Luis Bay’s small town square is full of boutiques and restaurants to explore.Meanwhile, Moonstone Beach in Cambria is rugged and renowned for its tide pools. Due to the smooth colorful […]
[…]hats, apparel, and annual California sportfishing licenses. Patriot Sportfishing also offers whale watching and nature cruises, both as trips and as charters. Reeling it in out at sea Surf Fishing in Avila Beach While Avila Beach is definitely a fishing town, finding successful surf fishing spots can be tough. Much […]
[…]everyone in the family to relax, recharge and have some fun. From rustic parks perfect for bird watching and picnicking to high-speed zip-lines, thrilling waterslides and enticing play structures, there’s a family friendly park for every SLO County vacation. Explore Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley Strother Park Peaceful, yet full […]
[…]for their babies within full view of the pier. Harford Pier is also a popular lookout point for whale watching, as is the main pier in Avila Beach. Certain whale species travel through Avila Beach at different times throughout the year, and sometimes even make an extended pit stop in […]
Who doesn’t desire their own private beach? Discover the next best thing with these 5 hidden gem beaches located along scenic Highway 1. From serene shores and quiet coves to undulating dunes, our uncrowded slice of San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) Coast beckons savvy surfers, beachcombers and sunbathers alike. […]
[…]nuggets and fries, plus a drink. Sit indoors or out on the breezeway — a perfect perch for watching the world go by. Best Sandwich Branch Street Deli A historic business, Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria is one of Arroyo Grande’s most cherished local eateries. The Italian-inspired menu offers a […]
[…]Find a variety of activities here, for all ages, from camping and picnicking to hiking, fishing, whale watching and more. At the south end of the parking lot pull-out, find a Whale Trail sign detailing which whales migrate along the coast here. The state park contains two main camping areas, […]
[…]is one of the best spots from which to watch whales migrating off the coast. Check in with the Whale Trail to learn which whales are migrating during your visit and what to look for. Hiking the hills of the Pismo Preserve 8. Monarch Butterfly Grove in Oceano Many visitors […]
[…]rain. (Just remember that California law designates steelhead trout as catch-and-release.) Whale Rock Reservoir, located in the hills above Cayucos, is another popular spot, stocked with striped bass and large-mouth bass. The reservoir is only open for bass season, typically from April through mid-November, and all fishing is done from […]
[…]Look for sea lions sunning on rocky outcroppings, California condors gliding above, and migrating whales off the coast. The road is currently closed to through traffic to repair a landslide that wiped out 150 feet of roadway at Rat Creek.Don’t miss: Bixby Bridge, one of the tallest single-span arch bridges in […]
