[…]soon be hitting the beach, hiking trail or scenic route (or all three). Plus, we’ve compiled hard-to-find directions to secluded waterfalls, valuable wildlife viewing tips and helpful public bathroom/accessibility information in an effort to make your vacation a great one. From the dramatic northern cliffs of Ragged Point to Nipomo’s […]
[…]milling equipment and olive oil storage tanks. The frantoio is a straw-bale building, fully solar-powered, and the interior walls are finished in natural clay plaster. The tasting room is opn Thursday through Monday, 11am to 6pm. Production tours begin at 11am daily and last about an hour. For groups of […]
[…]of Spooner Ranch Spooner Ranch occupies what was Rancho Cañada de los Osos y Pecho y Islay, a 34,000-acre Mexican land grant. The property passed through several hands until 1892, when Alden Spooner, Jr., built his ranch house overlooking the sea. He and his three sons planted grains and beans, […]
[…]a seat belt on, or comb the endless tidepools at Montaña de Oro State Park with your hands at ten-and-two. Want to hobnob above the clouds at Hearst Castle, or meet Monarch Butterflies, Elephant Seals and Gray Whales in the wild? You’ll need to leave the temperature controls behind. The […]
[…]designed to take advantage of the unobstructed views of the Pacific. Soak up those views from the comfortable living room with fireplace, or the kitchen and dining room. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and plenty of storage. The second bedroom has a king size bed plus two […]
[…]join in the spirit of the season!Hearst Castle ChristmasNearly every one of Hearst Castle’s 68,500 square feet gets the holiday treatment from the end of November through the end of December. In the 1920s and ‘30s, William Randolph Hearst took great pleasure in decorating his home for Christmas, sharing his […]
[…]souvenir. #3: Wine & Beer Tasting Cambria offers some of the most exciting and creative wine-and-dine experiences on the Central Coast. Check out the local wine scene with the Pacific Coast Wine Trail, which includes our local wineries and vineyards, or do a walking wine tasting tour of the village […]
[…]we have some viewing tips to make sure everyone is safe, including the animals. Still not sure how to entertain your group? The Whale Trail is an easy way to find some amazingly beautiful spots teeming with wildlife. Or a trip to the tide pools is guaranteed fun for all […]
[…]Pacific waters are still quite cold. Participants should prepare for water temperatures in the low- to mid-50s F. Bring a towel, a camera, a costume, and a change of clothes. (You may also want to bring fuzzy boots and a warm coat!) Also bring cash or a credit card to […]
[…]is to make it to the basket with the fewest throws, from tee to basket. Sea Pines is one of 2,500 disc golf courses in the U.S. with 3 sets of tees for novices to pros. Play with family and friends through coastal surroundings for a new, challenging experience. FootGolfSea […]
[…]of Mission San Miguel de Archangel. Petronilo Rios supervised the construction of the two-story adobe covered with white plaster made from lime, river sand and animal hair. At the time, he was a corporal who commanded the artillery detachment of eight men from the San Francisco Military District to guard […]
[…]like a cross between raspberry and blueberry—and even if you don’t like either fruit, the small-town café atmosphere is worth the cost of the slice.Cambria has no shortage of waterfront lodges, but the one you’ll want to call home is Oceanpoint Ranch. The sprawling, eight-acre ranch sits right on Moonstone Beach […]
[…]water fun, enjoy Lopez Lake’s 22 miles of shoreline, or try the Mustang Water Park, with two 600-foot waterslides, a 38-foot “Stampede” inner tube ride, toddler pool with mini-slides, waterfalls, and cabanas. Fishing, boating, and jet skiing are also popular in the lake. Adventure enthusiasts can’t miss the Vista Lago […]
[…]watching and 4th of July parade viewing. Amenities This loft has the high end touches you have come to expect from a quality vacation rental. Of course you will have WiFi and flat screen televisions. The kitchen is equipped with high end stainless steel appliances and stone countertops. There is […]
[…]Linn’s Restaurant and Easy as Pie Cafe. Find your favorite Linn’s fruit preserves, frozen ready-to-bake pies, pancake and other baking mixes, Syrups, fruit teas, candies, snacks, and more. Santa Rosa Creek & Cayucos – Old Creek Loop The Bakery at Cass House || Step into the bakery kitchen of Cass […]
[…]ready to help visitors plan their day exploring the Central Coast. Location The motel is just a 10-minute walk to the sandy beaches of San Simeon. The scenic views there are perfect for sunsets and romantic walks. And there’s more to do in San Simeon than just Hearst Castle. Adventure […]
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[…]a picturesque Highway 1 beach. It’s also a fantastic spot for shopping and antiquing, with mom-and-pop boutiques aplenty. Pick up gifts, memorabilia, wine, and surf gear in the shops along North Ocean Avenue. Cayucos also cooks up some of the best dining along Highway 1. This includes farm-to-table restaurants, an […]
[…]south entrance. Heading back on Windsor, turn left onto Drake, left onto Ardath, right onto Burton and continue to Kay Street. Find parking on Kay and you’ll find Strawberry Canyon, a large loop hike, on the right (south) side. Return to Burton Drive and drive toward and across Highway 1, […]
[…]With the goal of stimulating positive energy flow, the expert practitioners at Vraaja Yoga are on-hand to bring your body to a state of perfect equilibrium. Needless to say, this is the only location on the Central Coast utilizing this dynamic healing modality. Explore Nipomo & Oceano Spas Skin glowing, […]
