[…]the Sea Shanty for a killer breakfast (or lunch, or dinner), or Lunada Garden Bistro for great farm-to-table fare, including brunch. Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cayucos Los Osos-Baywood Park Head to the patio at Blue Heron for farm-to-table dining, or the Back Bay Cafe for breakfast and lunch with a pierside view. […]
[…]Course The Oaks Course is the shortest of the three, at par 35 and 2,900 yards. This nine-hole course winds along the natural path of a coastal oak tree forest. More intimate and sheltered, The Oaks offers something like a “target” golf exercise, challenging to even the most seasoned of […]
[…]plaque commemorating your love of the pier, get in touch with the Cayucos Lion’s Club at (805) 720-3173. Cayucos pier fishing Fishing is a popular activity along the Cayucos Pier. What can hopefuls expect to catch? A variety of fish, depending on where along the pier you cast off. Try […]
[…]lake is formed by the Lopez Dam, built in 1969 on Arroyo Grande Creek. The lake totals 49,200-acre-feet; fluctuating water levels and capacity can be found through the San Luis Obispo County Public Works website. Common fish species here include crappie and red-ear sunfish. Anglers have been known to catch […]
[…]are in San Luis Obispo County, the answer depends on your own preferences. There are more than 200 wine tasting opportunities in the region and anyone can find something that suits their palate.Here are 10 wineries in Coastal San Luis Obispo County local ‘experts’ tend to refer visitors.10. Moonstone Cellars. […]
[…]the highway, the rookery consists of a boardwalk and other viewing areas, putting you less than 100 feet from one of the most beautiful sea creatures around — the elephant seal. A non-profit organization run by volunteers, this free attraction is one of the few places in the world where […]
[…]Blancas Point boasts one of the most robust Northern Elephant Seal Rookeries in the world, with 25,000 seals migrating there annually. The Northern Elephant seal is the second-largest seal in the world, and the largest in the northern hemisphere. Come witness these majestic creatures as they mate, spar, birth and […]
[…]Churchill.A great patron of art and design, Hearst invited architect Julia Morgan to build his 90,000-square-foot, Mediterranean-style home. It includes 56 bedrooms, a library, movie theater, formal dining room, tennis courts, guest cottages, and two stunning swimming pools. (A Lady Gaga music video and Stanley Kubrick both filmed beside the […]
[…]Road, which travels past the Whale Rock Reservoir. This reservoir was built in 1961 and covers 38,000+ acres. Along Santa Rosa Creek Road you’ll pass the quaint Linn’s Farm Store (temporarily closed), where pies, jams, jellies and other preserves can be tasted and purchased. The route also travels by Stolo […]
[…]to get wild? Try these hot spots.In the Monarch Butterfly Grove just south of Pismo Beach, 25,000 Monarch butterflies cover the limbs of eucalyptus trees each year from October through February. Free and open to the public, this natural preserve offers docent-led talks and telescopes for viewing the butterflies up close. If […]
[…]visitors will find artifacts from the Chumash and Salinan people, who first inhabited this area 10,000 years ago, as well as information about the early pioneer ranchers, missionaries and other key citizens, including town founder Captain James Cass. History buffs will want to continue on to the Cass House. Built […]
[…]of 351 feet. This trail also passes the Lone Oak, a view of a single coastal oak tree, probably 100-200 years old, above the ocean. Lone Oak This trail clocks in at 2.2 miles with an elevation gain of 371 feet. The trail twists and turns through oak groves and […]
[…]the Bluff Trail, we headed north to the nearby Elfin Forest. Here, a boardwalk protecting the 90-acre habitat led us through eight distinct types of environments including brackish marsh, riparian woodland, and coastal dune scrub. Our short, leisurely walk rewarded us with sweeping views of Morro Bay National Estuary from […]
[…]and cultural exploration. Within 5 miles of the ocean, you’ll find 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 […]
[…]so come at low tide to be able to reach them without a shore break. Enjoy long rides on the right-hand reef wave, whichever way the swell comes in. Just be careful of the rocks here, which can be quite dangerous; if you’re a beginner, practice somewhere else before taking […]
[…]you may prefer an alternative way to ride. If so, you’re in luck: Explore the sprawling, 2,000 acre ranch by UTV or pulled wagon, depending on your mood. Cambria Christmas Market (seasonal) The Cambria Christmas Market is renowned for lighting up the night with an otherworldly holiday spectacle. In other […]
[…]Bistro in Cayucos features fresh flavors in a historic setting. Located in Cayucos’ late 1800s “Way Station” property, the restaurant was once a grand hotel and dining room patronized by famous San Simeon locals the Hearst family. Enjoy elevated American eats, including burgers, sandwiches, steaks and seafood bolstered by elegant […]
[…]with steel and concrete — and gifted it to Cal Poly’s College of Science and Mathematics in 2001. As such, the pier is private and not available for fishing. Rock Fishing in Avila Beach The most popular area for rock fishing in Avila Beach lies southeast of downtown, at Mallagh […]
[…]estate is open to the public and ready to wow. Boasting a world class art collection, more than 100 plush rooms, opulent pools, manicured gardens, sunny terraces and glittering pools, there is no place on Earth quite like the house on Enchanted Hill. Here’s 5 crazy cool reasons to embark […]
[…]1919, Newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst broke ground on what would become a 90,000-square-foot hilltop estate overlooking ranchlands and the Pacific Ocean. During its heyday, his “Enchanted Hill” welcomed high society friends, colleagues and diplomats, including Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo and Winston Churchill. They indulged in lavish parties, splashed in […]
