My Secret to Mental Health: “The Stormy SeaWalk” Ritual
We have a storm coming into the area and one of my favorite things to do is walk a stormy beach. Cambria beaches are perfect. I love that feeling of the wind whipping my hair, splashing my face with rain and saltwater, and watching the waves rise in towers of immense blue crushing power.

All
read onDec 13, 2010
Hearst Castle Holiday Celebrations Await!
Hearst Castle is a landmark that everyone needs to see and understand. The Hearst Legacy is generational. The Castle is glorious and gives us a glimpse of the glamour and splendor of the early part of the 20th Century.
The history and tales of Hearst and his trysts make the story all the
read onDec 09, 2010
Mike Swan Returns to the El Colibri for an Evening of Music Saturday Deceber 11th 6-9p
Mike Swan is one of our favorite musicians at the Colibri Bar, because (frankly) he's one of yours! Mike is the consummate professional: over 20 years in the business, 'retiring' to the central coast from New York City just a few short years ago.
Mike's audience appeal is due largely to his
read onDec 07, 2010
It’s Going to Be a Surfers’ Christmas
We may not have snow, but we do have pine trees, lots of sunshine, beautiful beaches, a sapphire blue ocean, and Yes... Surfing at Christmas! Plus, I'll let you in on a little secret: we've got a $99 room special running right now!
All you surfers out there: grab your board and head on
read onNov 30, 2010
Holiday in the Pines - Cambria’s Holiday Event
Join us Thursday, December 2nd for Cambria's Hospitality Night
What town on the Central Coast does the best job in putting together a great winter holiday... Why Cambria, of course! Cambria, with it's storybook flavor, lends itself to the festivities of old - and new. Every year the community has
read onNov 29, 2010
Central Coast Musician Casey McDonald at El Colibri Hotel and Spa
Come join the FUN this Saturday, December 6th, as the Hotel El Colibri welcomes Central Coast musician Casey McDonald to the Colibri Wine Bar. Casey is great fun, and our guests always enjoy his acoustical stylings and original lyrics.
As we enter the thick of the holiday season, I'm sure Casey's
read onNov 15, 2010
El Colibri Hotel and Spa Knows How to Rock!
Just Because We're a High Class Hotel Doesn't Mean we Don't Know How to Have FUN!
Wow! If you missed last Saturday, November 13, you missed a fun night filled with exceptional live music (Thanks to Jill Knight), great food (tapas from the Colibri Wine Bar), and most importantly, the house packed
read onNov 13, 2010
A “Local” Getaway
I actually followed my own advice (from a previous post) and grabbed my husband for a day of sightseeing on the central coast. We headed off on HWY 46 West to see the changing of the leaves at the many vineyard sites. We turned off on Vineyard Drive and headed over to
Denner Vineyard for their
read onNov 12, 2010
Meet Our Experts of Customer Service and Local Wine Knowledge
Holly Rodriguiz and Stephanie Sawyer - the Ultimate "Know it All(s)" (in a Good Way).

We are most pleased to present Ms. Holly Rodriguiz (Hotel Colibri Team Leader) and Ms. Stephanie Sawyer (Colibri Wine Bar oenology expert) who know how to make your stay at the Hotel El Colibri most
read onNov 11, 2010
Time to Warm Up with Wine, Cheese and Friends
I don't know, but it always feels a little sad as Summer fades. Soon the temperatures drop and it's time to warm ourselves indoors by the fire with wine and friends.
Let's get toasty warm, the fire 'a blazing' and plan to enjoy the Fall season with full gratitude. Sounds Corny, but why not decide
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