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 […]
[…]the town of Cambria, turn left (west) on Windsor Boulevard, then an immediate right on Moonstone Beach Drive. Moonstone Beach runs parallel to this street, and offers excellent beachcombing of seaglass, driftwood and smooth “moonstones.” To head back to Cayucos, return to Windsor Boulevard and cross Highway 1 to Main […]
[…]Fishing in CayucosTwo miles down the coast, Morro Strand State Beach (also called Atascadero Beach or “A Beach” by the locals) offers terrific surf fishing. This three-mile-long beach is completely open for surf fishing (to those with a current California fishing license), and is never crowded. Read the water and […]
[…]1986, a young SLO local named Randy Adler started his own shop to celebrate the surf and beach culture of San Luis Obispo County. Its name? Moondoggies Beach Club. What was once a little shop has since become a local institution, carrying the best in surf, skate, and lifestyle. Walk […]
[…]more crowded surf spots. Instead of competing for waves, why not get the same surf just down the beach in Oceano? The Oceano Dunes SVRA is a driveable beach, accessible at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Highway 1. Drive in and head down the beach to the towering Oceano […]
[…]Beach Grill, CambriaPerched along a famous beach where people search in the sand for actual moonstones – an opalescent rock that is said to channel sensitivity and abundance. The restaurant is the real attraction, being a popular grill with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Sea lions lounge on the […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
