[…]season. Check out the newly-opened Elephant Seal Visitor’s Center, where friendly docents are on-hand to answer all of your questions. Know before you go and view the Elephant Seal main page, a great resource for best viewing times and general wildlife viewing tips. There’s no doubt about it: this family-friendly […]
[…]San Luis Obispo County. (By way of context, the entire state of Wisconsin has only ever recorded 400 bird species.) Some of those include the peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawk, snowy plover, bird of paradise, barn owl, cooper’s hawk, cormorant and bald eagle. But there are many more obscure and rare […]
[…]and oak-studded hills, Paso Robles is as welcoming as it is beautiful. Whether you seek a tried-and-true wine tasting experience, yearn to ride horseback along scenic ranchland or simply wish to relax in a soothing hot spring tub, there’s many ways to play and unwind in Paso. Home to a […]
[…]to cyclists and strollers. For walkers, it takes about 2 hours, 15 minutes to complete this out-and-back trek. The path stretches beneath a sycamore forest most of the walk, but it’s wise to bring a hat for the unshaded sections. Otherwise, sunscreen, sunglasses, water and good walking shoes are all […]
[…]that are available hourly between 9:30am and 10:45pm, 365 days a year. The water is sourced from 100 acres of natural underground springs and fed into open-air hot tubs. These tubs range in capacity from two to eight people, plus the Oasis Lagoon, which accommodates up to 30 people. Each […]
[…]Whale Trail organization has identified the best whale watching spots on the West Coast. Of those 100 Whale Trail sites, San Luis Obispo County contains a whopping ten. (That’s the most in one county along the entire California coast!) Six of those whale watching viewpoints stand along the Highway 1 […]
[…]not nourish your way to a happier state of coupledom? Of course, Highway 1 does the whole “farm-to-table” thing a little bit differently. Forage the beach for nutritious edible seaweed in Cayucos, sip premium wine at a sunny, seaside tasting room shaded by Eucalyptus trees, or dig into dozens of […]
[…]got up on the board and rode a wave myself. After an amazing day in the Pacific, we headed back into town for lunch at Old Custom House. The afternoon couldn’t have been more perfect. A temperate eighty degrees, the sun kissing our cheeks like a warm hug, by the time […]
[…]a full espresso bar serving a wide range of specialty coffee drinks, including frothy lattes, foam-topped cappuccinos and luxurious flavored drinks. With alluring options like pistachio rose lattes and a toasted marshmallow mocha, be sure to ask the barista what’s new on the menu. Savor hot and cold coffee options […]
[…]and beyond, this area has provided a sanctuary of peace and quiet. And is it any wonder? Here, 100 miles of Pacific coastline await exploration. Better yet, 50 of those miles enjoy state and federal protection, more than anywhere else in California. That means they’re unspoiled and uninhabited — unless […]
[…]future generations.Leffingwell LandingOn Cambria’s northern edge, Leffingwell Landing begs visitors to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The park offers BBQ pits, short hiking trails, a scenic lookout, boat ramp and restrooms. Visitors can also access the rocky shore with great tide pools, and maybe even spot a whale or […]
[…]They have a great eco program and you can pick up a Cambria Stewardship Clean-Up Kit at their Visitor Center. Get back in your car and only a few minutes away is the Elephant Seal Rookery where these magnificent creatures migrate thousands of miles twice a year to breed, molt, […]
[…]the beaten path are rewarded with a challenging climb and unmatched ocean vistas. This steep out-and-back trail gains 1,873 feet in just 4.6 miles and reveals a crystal clear horizon and small, trickling waterfalls along the way. Trust us: the sweat on your brow will be well worth the scenery! […]
[…]cob or smoked artichokes for the plant-based crowd. The Avila Valley Barn also offers a huge farm-to-table selection of local goods, similar to a year-round farmers market. If you have time, buy a bag of lettuce to feed the goats (Rooftop Ralph is a local legend). You can also hop […]
[…]small-batch craft spirits including barrel-aged brandies, grappa, and fruit-based liqueurs in a 500-liter Holstein pot still. Steve Glossner comes to spirits via the wine industry, having made wine for Adelaida Cellars and Halter Ranch before making port-style wines. The company’s portfolio now includes PerCaso Wines, PasoPort Wines, and Pendray’s Distillery […]
[…]for the short drive southwest to Montaña de Oro State Park, a California seaside gem. More than 800 acres of coastal hills and beaches protect a wild ecosystem of crashing waves and rocky coastline. As I walk the Bluff Trail, a gentle hike following the curving shoreline, flycatchers, sparrows, and thrashers […]
[…]stretch of Highway 1. So while you may have needed an invitation to see Hearst’s home in the 1920s and ‘30s, today, it’s open to everyone. Visit Hearst Castle along with its neighboring San Simeon state parks and beaches, and experience the very best of the Central Coast. Explore W.R. […]
[…]adventuring. Take this trek and you’ll be treated to a black sand beach and the base of the 300-foot Black Swift Falls seasonal waterfall. At a distance of about one mile, this moderately strenuous trail is best for experienced hikers wearing good shoes. Don’t be shocked if it’s just you, […]
[…]a fascinating undersea world at the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach. Offering an up-close-and-personal brush with coastal wildlife, the museum’s saltwater touch-tank contains bumpy starfish, slippery seaweed and a host of aquatic friends. Here, young ones are encouraged to explore, play and learn how to help conserve precious ocean […]
[…]year-round. Highs reach the high 60s and low 70s August through November, and fall to the mid-to low 60s December through June. Lows hit the low 40s December through March, and reach the high 40s and low 50s the remainder of the year. Camping & Bonfires Camping and bonfires are […]
