[…]it, at the southernmost edge of San Luis Obispo County. Named after the town just to the south, Santa Maria Brewing Co in Nipomo offers a wide range of beers and food. At the bar, expect 18 taps pouring Santa Maria Brewing Co beer. Styles include lagers, pilsners, wheat beers, […]
[…]of hiking and riding trails which offer breath-taking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Santa Margarita Lake is approximately seven miles southeast of Hwy 101 and Hwy 58. With thousands of acres of unspoiled open space, the park is home to countless species of plants and wildlife making it […]
[…]or connect to other paths within the Preserve that offer ocean views. Popular with locals, the Santa Rosa Creek Trail is less impacted by travelers along Highway 1 than other more famous hikes. Because of its proximity to Highway 1, hikers will encounter some road noise but for the most […]
Taqueria Santa Cruz has been proudly serving great tasting, authentic Mexican food to the Santa Cruz community since 1991. Taqueria Santa Cruz is family owned and operated. They opened the doors to their 3rd location in San Luis Obispo in […]
Enjoy racing of all shapes and sizes at the dirt track of Santa Maria Raceway in Nipomo. Racing happens on Saturday nights, March through November. Races showcase a variety of divisions, including street stocks, modifieds, hobby stocks, late models, midgets, mini stocks and more. Visit the website for race schedule […]
[…]details of this fun event at which you can take holiday pictures with your furry friend and […]
The School House was originally built in 1901 and is now a hands-on museum for historical exploration and learning. Restored to its original state, the School House is supplied with student’s chairs, historical books, maps, blackboards and photographs. Used until 1957 in its original location it was then moved to […]
The chapel on the cemetery grounds was the first church built in San Luis Obispo County in 1850 after the establishment of the missions. The chapel served the community for 91 years, and among its congregation included guests of William Randolph Hearst such as Gary Cooper and Bing Crosby. The […]
[…]Our new AVA is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Monterey County, the Santa Lucia Mountains and Santa Barbara County, and includes all vineyards within a 15-mile wide swath. This corridor houses 78 vineyards with 3,942 acres planted to vines! While a majority of acreage is planted to Chardonnay and Pinot […]
[…]I make our first stop at Laetitia Winery and Vineyards in Arroyo Grande, about an hour north of Santa Barbara on Highway 101. Here French viticulturists discovered characteristics similar to the cool climate of Champagne. Selim Zilkha, an adventuresome Jewish entrepreneur born in Iraq 1927, acquired the estate in 1998. […]
[…]can to soak in the spectacular views, always ask the servers for what’s local, and if you see Santa Barbara urchin on the menu, order it. It’s the most perishable, delectable, and exquisite seafood on the planet and a regional specialty prized the world over. Here are a handful of […]
[…]Manuela Schoolhouse The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse was originally built in 1901 and is now a free, public hands-on museum for historical exploration and learning. Restored to its original state, the historic site boasts period-accurate chairs, historical books, maps, blackboards and photographs. Used until 1957 in its original location, the school […]
[…]climbing what locals call “The Wall” for 8 miles. From the peak, descend to mile 19, where Santa Rosa Creek Road meets Highway 46. Enjoy the views here, then return the way you came, along Santa Rosa Creek Road. The backside of The Wall ascends a quick 300 feet in […]
[…]Go Smile Artist Barbara Saia’s joyful art space Happy Go Smile is a family-friendly studio where hands-on creativity is encouraged. Dig into delicious handcrafted cupcakes while exploring mixed media art on display. Cheerful art pieces and cupcakes at Happy Go Smile Roots Gallery Roots Gallery is the home of Jordan […]
[…]season. The views are panoramic here, stretching from Point San Luis all the way to Point Sal in Santa Barbara County. Within the preserve, the Vamonos Canyon Trail is the steepest and most difficult, with 92 feet gained in elevation over just 0.7 miles. The Discovery Loop is also difficult at […]
[…]Coast Highway Motorcycle TripThe jaw-dropping stretch of Highway 1 between Big Sur and Santa Barbara County is often considered one of the best roads for motorcycling in the nation. Here, the climate is mild most of the year, perfect for freewheeling under the sun. Each of the destinations and drives […]
[…]East Village, the walking tour showcases 28 buildings of interest, including the pint-sized Santa Rosa Chapel, Camozzi’s Saloon, and many private homes. Want to know why 4111 Bridge Street is called “The Bucket of Blood?” You’ll have to take the tour to find out. Don’t miss the Guthrie-Bianchini House’s well-tended […]
[…]time, visiting wineries near San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley, and Santa Ynez Valley, and stopping in Santa Barbara. Continuing on the coast, you’ll reach Malibu, Santa Monica, and the South Bay area. In Los Angeles, you can stay near the beach, downtown, or in one of the many towns in […]
[…]and market-made soups. Paired with a robust wine list featuring Paso Robles, Edna Valley and Santa Barbara County wines, there’s a flavor combination for everyone at Indigo Moon. Indigo Moon in Cambria's East Vilage The Sow’s Ear Nestled in the heart of Old Town Cambria, The Sows’ Ear remains a […]
[…]busting around lunchtime. Join the crowd and dig in like a true local. Old San Luis BBQ Fans of Santa Maria Style BBQ will find a happy home at this local staple eatery on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. (Not hanging out downtown? Old San Luis BBQ also […]
[…]The SLO Coast AVA is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Monterey County, the Santa Lucia Mountains and Santa Barbara County, and includes all vineyards within a15-mile wide swath. This corridor houses 78 vineyards with 3,942 acres planted to vines. While a majority of acreage is planted to chardonnay and pinot […]
[…]here on the Central Coast. We can select from dry, hot zinfandel to a cool pinot noir. From Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez and Edna Valley to Paso Robles, we have selected a variety of grapes and can style the wine to our […]
[…]on its own, but combining them is even more delicious. Here’s where to drive and dine from Santa Barbara to Carmel. Segment 2 32 miles: Pismo Beach > San Luis Obispo > Cayucos Pismo Beach Pismo clams once drew throngs of visitors to Pismo Beach’s inviting shores, and while the […]
Watch the wooden sidewalks of Santa Barbara Street come to life. Or learn the part prostitution, prohibition, drugs and violance played in the history of a city recently named as the “happiest place on earth.” Or step back into history as you tour the historic downtown of San Luis Obispo. […]
[…]we are just as well known for our handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more. Comprised of the Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard’s highest echelon Bordeaux and Rhône-variety graphes, NADIA Wines eloquently express the remarkable high-elevation terroir of the Sierra Madre Mountains in limited-production lots. Our beautiful property features ocean views. We […]
[…]top, enjoy 360-degree views of Avila Beach, Shell Beach, and the Pismo Bay, all the way south to Santa Barbara County. This is a popular local hiking trail, especially on the weekends. Remember to bring a bell and share the trail.To reach the trailhead, park at Cave Landing: from Highway […]
[…]the family estate, the Merrills also have first pick of the finest blocks from their vineyards in Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties for Pomar Junction wines. Every Pomar Junction bottle contains wine from fruit exclusively farmed by the Merrills, who believe that control from planting and pruning through harvest, fermentation […]
[…]coastline in all of California. While the Cambria property is privately owned, it is managed by UC Santa Barbara and available for use by UC schools exclusively. The reserve protects 185 plant species, 24 species of mammals and 111 of birds between the coastline and up a 700-foot-elevation ridge. These […]
[…]wine. The grapes are harvested by hand from some of the finest vineyards in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and every bottle of wine is hand-crafted in the original dairy barn. You will be delighted by the beauty of the ranch while you enjoy our hand-crafted wines. After […]
[…]that one thinks about as a serious wine.” In addition to crafting intentional rosés from Santa Barbara County, we’ve also created component wines to highlight some of our favorite traditional rosé varietals: Rolle (Vermentino) and Grenache Noir. All of our wines are available to taste and purchase at the Malene […]
[…]Coast. Our history is rich with great tradition. Our restaurant was the midway point between Santa Barbara and Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Hollywood celebrity friends of William Randolph Hearst found the restaurant a perfect place to relax with a great view of the Pacific Ocean and have a bite […]
[…]Randolph Hearst once said he’d rather be here than anywhere else in the world. Tucked between Santa Barbara and Big Sur, this part of Highway 1 allows visitors plenty of personal space without going too remote. Hearst retreated from the speed of city life to reset on his tranquil “enchanted […]
[…]in San Francisco and apprenticed under the Executive Pastry Chef at Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara. Jeremy has also undergone special training in wedding cake artistry at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California, fine-tuning his trade with some of the industry’s top Pastry Chefs. Through the […]
[…]their home within the vast offshore kelp bed, one of the largest in California.Tip: Managed by UC Santa Barbara, the reserve lands remain in private ownership, although you can apply to visit year the reserve round. We feel it’s well worth the effort. Here, you’ll finally hear yourself think (and […]
[…]of schedule on April 30, making a 100-mile stretch in San Luis Obispo County between Big Sur and Santa Barbara, known as the Highway 1 Discovery Route, available to travelers again. Like much of the state, this region has suffered at the hands of wildfires and subsequent natural disasters, so with […]
[…]Ford Bronco Sport. Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1—and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with it—isn’t just a roadway. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! 1. Eat olallieberry pie at Linn’s RestaurantLinn’s […]
[…]enjoying an epic road trip on California’s Highway One. You’ve just passed through the Santa Barbara wine country and had some clam chowder in Pismo Beach. Your next stop? Make it Cayucos. You’ll find this idyllic town just north of Morro Bay. Visitors love the miles of spacious and sandy […]
[…]a relaxed setting. Their wines are approachable and easy-drinking, using premium grapes from N. Santa Barbara County. WINES TO TRY: Morovino’s light and lively Sangiovese is bright with cranberry and pomegranate notes with a spicy finish. The off-dry Pinot Grigio is so smooth and easy-to-drink they sometimes refer to it […]
[…]your trip north on Highway 1 with stops at #5 Monterey and #21 Pacific Grove, or south to #12 Santa […]
[…]see all the city has to offer.Drive up the Central Coast through wine country in Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Edna Valley, continuing on the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Spend a few days in the area’s charming towns to get the real flavor of California’s history and agricultural bounty. Big Sur, the Monterey Peninsula, redwoods, […]
[…]Santa Manuela Schoolhouse Barn Museum This long, low barn serves as the South County Historical Society’s Museum Annex, where larger historic items can comfortably be stored. These include artifacts from Arroyo Grande’s long tradition of agriculture and ranching, like vintage tillers, carriages and machinery. Some of these items stand outside […]
[…]The boardwalk follows the edge of the bluff above Moonstone Beach for about one mile to the Santa Rosa Creek day-use area. Leffingwell Landing State Park Moonstone Beach Park At 30 acres, this seaside park occupies a wide expanse of Moonstone Beach at the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek, as […]
[…]of Ocean Avenue & D Street (downtown Cayucos)This time-honored event begins with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied by fire engines chugging down the main drag downtown. Kiddos will be glad to know that Santa’s house is open for visiting until 7 p.m. In addition to the community […]
[…]for $10 per person (kids are free), but be sure to call beforehand to make sure owners Bill and Barbara Spencer are around. Bill gives tours of the farm and explains the principles behind organic and biodynamic farming at Windrose. Dogs, sheep, chickens, guinea fowl, cats, a llama and a […]
[…]the Monterey County line to the Morro Bay Estuary and from the coastal bluffs to the ridge of the Santa Lucia Mountains. This annual event hosted at Cambria Vetran’s Memorial Hall is known to include fresh flower bouquets as well as rare, endangered, invasive and poisonous plants all identified with […]
[…]Maria Brewing Co. At San Luis Obispo County’s southernmost edge, this brewpub features 18 taps of Santa Maria Brewing Company beer. These include hard seltzers, wheat beers, lagers, pilsners, ales, IPAs, and more. Some of the rarer offerings include the RimFire Imperial Red Ale, the Cra-Hazy New England IPA, and […]
[…]Rosa Creek Day Use Area Located at the southernmost tip of Hearst San Simeon State Park, Santa Rosa Creek Beach in Cambria presents a uniquely pastoral ceremony setting blending meadowland, surf and sand. A boardwalk leads to two observation platforms overlooking the beach as well as the Santa Rosa Creek […]
[…]that Trenton Street offers the best entrance to this trail. Santa Rosa Creek East/West Trail The Santa Rosa Creek East/West Trail is a delight for hikers looking to explore Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s scenic grasslands and beyond. Meandering along grassy slopes, wildlife-rich wetlands and a forested hillside, this mile-long hike runs […]
[…]route combines the previous two routes, completing a figure-8 across Highway 1, Old Creek Road, Santa Rosa Creek Road and Highway 46. At 63.7 miles and a gain of 6,108 feet in elevation, this is an itinerary for serious riders. The route features several climbs, the highest of which ascends […]
[…]find Moonstone Beach Park, an area perfect for kids of all ages. This area is the outlet for Santa Rosa Creek, a small freshwater creek that offers safe wading play for kids and their parents. Set up a blanket and chairs near the creek and enjoy dipping your toes into […]
