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
read onNov 10, 2010
The Turning of the Leaves…
I don't think there is a much more beautiful sight than the turning of the leaves. It's happening here in the acres upon acres of vineyards in San Luis Obispo County. Driving along Highway 46, I found myself immersed in these undulating waves of reds, russets, magentas, tangerines, chartreuse,
read onOct 31, 2010
Time for a Pre-Holiday Break at El Colibri
Time for a Pre-Holiday Break at El Colibri

Let's face it: Life can get a little rough around the holidays. Most of us have plans and responsibilities way beyond any other time of the year. Why not take a pre-holiday weekend to relax, fortify, and restore - all in the spirit of 'being our very
read onOct 22, 2010
Encore Weekend for Open Studio Tours

If you missed the North County Open Studios Tour Two weekends ago - all is not lost: the artists throughout the North and South County are having a final "encore" weekend. The art available is truly amazing. And, making a day of it, i.e. hopping in the car with a few friends, and touring the
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