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| THINGS TO DO IN PISMO BEACH & THE CENTRAL COAST |
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| For an Up-to-Date List of Central Coast Activities: This Week in San Luis Obispo County |
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| Golf |
Dozens of world class golf courses are just a "tee shot" away from the Valentina. San Luis Obispo County offers the finest, most beautiful and affordable locations for top-notch golf.
These courses are surrounded by California's natural majestic beauty, as they juxtapose the Pacific coastline. Play among amber hillsides, windswept dunes, and enchanting coastal vistas. Lush green, undulating fairways and cool, fresh open air make the Central Coast a golfer's paradise. |
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Visit these sites on our links page, for some wonderful golf trip ideas: |
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| Outdoor Attractions |
| Hiking/Biking From rolling hilltops to strenuous climbs, the SLO County area has every trail to quench your thirst for adventure. The beautiful coastal atmosphere and inspirational views are guaranteed to take your breath away. |
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| El Chorro Trail: scenic views of the beautiful Eagle Rock and a setting of coast live oaks and seasonal wildflowers |
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| Bob Jones City to the Sea Bikeway: This bike trail takes you through many different views of Avila Beach, from golf fairways, to flowing creeks, and finally, to beautiful downtown Avila Beach. Come jog, walk, run, or ride your bike through this light, scenic trail. |
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| Bishops Peak: moderate hiking round trip to the top of California's captivating Bishop's Peak |
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| Perfumo Canyon: ride or hike San Luis Obispo's gorgeous Perfumo Canyon, where you will traverse over rolling hills and moderate inclines. |
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| For more details about and locations of other superb hiking trails, visit: http://www.slocountyparks.com/activities/hike.htm |
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| Outdoor Attractions |
| If you like to live on the edge, or just like to take long walks on the beach, than look no further than Pismo Beach! |
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| Take a walk on our world-renowned Pismo Pier, and enjoy the majestic sunsets of Pismo Beach at this ideal location. The Pismo Pier is a local tradition and home to festivals and events yearround. Gather shells, build sandcastles, or simply relax and watch the sun set over the Pacific, as you gaze into each others eyes. Spectacular sunsets come at no charge. |
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| Catch some waves on a surfboard, boogie board, or wakeboard year-round. Wetsuit and board rentals are only a block from the beach. |
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| If you're a fisherman at heart, you can fish right off the Pismo Pier without a license and catch perch, bass, and even halibut. Pismo Beach is also the Clam Capital of the World. With a saltwater fishing license, you can clam right off the sands of our beach, and eat some delicious seafood. |
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| The Dunes |
| The Dunes, located off of Hwy 1 in Oceano(just South of Pismo), offers a myriad of possibilities for the adventurous type. These mountainous sand dunes are perfect for ATV riding, dune buggies, or hummers. |
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| If you prefer traveling by sea, we invite you to explore the caves and tide pools of Pismo Beach on kayak. Paddle along the shore, and discover the incredible Dinosaur Caves. Paddle slowly into caves, and watch sea animals from only a few feet away. In the rocky shores of Shell Beach and Avila Beach, you will be taken aback by the seals, sea lions, and other sea life you will encounter. Kayak rentals are available in Pismo Beach, and north in Shell Beach. Central Coast Kayaks in Shell Beach offers guided tours. |
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| Wine Tasting |
| San Luis Obispo County is known for its fantastic wineries, and has earned global recognition. Casual tasters and wine aficionados alike have enjoyed a wine heritage that stretches over two hundred years. Over 3000 acres of gorgeous vineyards make up this wonderful community. You will be taken aback by the enchanting scenery that surrounds this ideal viticulture area. |
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| Dabble in one of life's most sophisticated pleasures at one of our three outstanding viticulture regions- Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, and Avila Valley. Our over 70 distinct wineries provide an unhurried, uncrowded, and unpretentious wine tasting getaway for every wine enthusiast. Just up north, Paso Robles boasts over 200 diverse wineries awaiting your visit. Try our varietal interpretations on classical wines. We will charm you with our rich Chardonnays, jammy Zinfandels, opulent Pinot Noirs, sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignons, aromatic Viogniers and spicy Syrahs. |
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| For more details, visit www.slowine.com. Below is an interactive guide to our local wine region. |
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| Shopping |
| Thousands of one-of-a-kind, locally owned businesses. Endless shopping possibilities await you as you stay in this shopper's paradise of the West Coast. |
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| Downtown Pismo Beach offers a variety of delightful shops featuring art galleries, candy, souvenirs, shells, surfing accessories, and more. Come and see what treasures you can find as you make your way to the one and only Pismo pier. Dozens of stores and family restaurants lie within a block or two from the beach. |
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| Prime Outlets, right off Hwy 101 on Five Cities Drive, is a premier shopping destination, with over two dozen outlet shops full of designer brand merchandise. Men, women and children's designer apparel and accessories, jewelry, home decor, and gifts are just a few of the various items you will find for great bargains. Visit Harry and David or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for some mouthwatering gourmet treats. |
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| Visit the Village of Arroyo Grande, and take yourself back to a better time. the Central Coast's unique turn-of-the-century downtown village. While you are shopping, you will be enchanted by the old-time feeling of this marvelous thoroughfare. Located on Branch Street at the center of Arroyo Grande, you will find unique gift items, antiques, and restaurants of every variety. |
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| Sightseeing |
Price Anniversary House
Visit the newly restored, original home of Pismo's great founder, John Price, and his family. This house has been converted into a historic museum, with pictures to thrill the historian at heart. Get a taste of Pismo history as you are taken back to the turn of the century and the Wild West days. This ranch house was established in 1893, and has been preserved for its many annual visitors. |
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Hearst Castle
Visit this incomparable piece of architecture and historic landmark of San Simeon. Formerly the palatial home of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, it is one of the most popular destinations in California. Guided tours take visits back to the time when Hearst and his family(as well as many Hollywood guests) inhabited the castle, and provide insight on the art, architectural design, and landscape of the castle. The scenic 55-mile journey on the Pacific Coast Hwy from Pismo Beach to San Simeon is worth the trip itself. |
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Solvang
Visit the charming Danish town of Solvang. Be sure to try some authentic aebleskivers or other homemade pastries from one of the many pastry shops and cafes.
Traditional Danish shops and galleries make for a unique shopping experience that you will not forget. This picturesque village is guaranteed to give you a taste of true Scandinavian culture. |
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| Dining/Entertainment |
| Experience oceanfront dining, world famous clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, authentic Italian cuisine, fresh seafood, salt water taffy or delectable cinnamon rolls- here in Pismo, there is something for every taste and occasion. Discover Pismo nightlife with dancing and entertainment at the Spyglass Restaurant, Pelican Point Restaurant, F. McLintocks, and Ventana Grill. |
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| If you appreciate the fine arts, visit the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo(link to http://www.pacslo.org/) to see one of their amazing performances. With masters of comedy, music, and theatre perfoming throughout the year, the PAC will satisfy your hunger for worldclass entertainment. The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande(link to http://www.clarkcenter.org/) hosts guests from around the world with a variety of spectacular shows and performances exhibiting acrobatics, music, theatre, and magic shows. For those who enjoy good ol' fashioned comedy, check out the Great American Melodrama in Oceano off of Highway 1(see http://www.americanmelodrama.com). Their side-splitting slapstick shows are guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off. Plus, every show includes a wonderful vaudeville revue full of song, dance and comedy. For a night on the town, head to nearby Downtown San Luis Obispo on Thursday night for their weekly Farmer's Market- one big open-air festival, and the best Farmer's Market in the state. |
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