Category: Central Coast Activites
May 09, 2011Make Science Fun For Your Kids (but don’t tell them!)
Talk about an amazing (and educational, shhh…don’t tell them) activity for kids. In Grover Beach (just south of SLO for those of you not in the know) the Exploration Station is a museum for kids filled with stimulating and good-for-them exhibits. It’s a great place to take the family for a
read onApr 30, 2011
Central Coast Gets A Mobile Olive Oil Harvester
We've long been a fan of Olea Farms and their tasty, flavorful Olive Oils; in fact, Colibri Wine Bar offers a tasting station for guests to discover the fresh, fruity flavors of Olea Olive Oils.
Meanwhile... while we've been sitting back enjoying these oils, the owners of Olea Farm have been
read onApr 29, 2011
El Colibri Wine Bar - Best Ever!
Colibri Wine Bar yet? Not only do we have some of the best wines from the Central Coast; Not only do we have an olive oil tasting; Not only do we have hot musicians from around the region every Saturday night; Not only are we located smack in the middle of downtown Cambria on the beautiful Central
read onApr 27, 2011
Santa Margarita Barn - The Great Ranchos!
There is such a rich history to San Luis Obispo, California. It wasn’t always a college town; it wasn’t always a kayaking hotspot; or a wine destination. For years SLO County was occupied by the Chumash people. They moved to the region between 10,000 and 5,000 BC and had villages all along the
read onApr 25, 2011
Have You Ever Tried Winemaking?
Paso Robles is fast emerging as one of the countries premier winemaking (and tasting) destinations. But even if you’re not a vinter with a world-class degree you can get in on the action.
Paso Robles Wine 101 is a great way to get acquainted with the region and the wine that’s made it so famous!
read onApr 20, 2011
Bike Rides Through SLO County
One of the things that makes San Luis Obispo County so spectacularly beautiful is the rolling hills. If you’ve been to this part of the world before, you’ll know that in the Spring (right around now, actually) the hills turns a vibrant verdant green and by the time the summer rolls around we get
read onApr 18, 2011
Easter Eggs!
For those of you visiting SLO County during the upcoming Easter Weekend, there are some great events going on for kids and adults alike. One of the very best is the 22nd Annual Los Osos Easter Egg Hunt. Kids gather from all across the county to join in on a giant egg (and candy!) hunt.

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read onApr 08, 2011
Have You Ever Tried Abalone?
I feel a little like a broken record telling you all how much I love the Central Coast and the people who choose to make it their home. But seriously, look at this:
The abalone is a mythical creature – at least in the mind of many foodies out there. Like many of the common fisheries out there, the
read onApr 04, 2011
Central Coast Food Tours - a MUST!
I was recently lucky enough to be one of the super special, lucky people to get a preview food tour of SLO with Central Coast Food Tours. I don’t mean to harp on this, but have I told you how lucky we are?! Lucky that we live in a gorgeously spectacular place; lucky that the people who choose to
read onMar 23, 2011
It’s Wildflower Time on the Central Coast - March 26 & 27th!
This upcoming weekend if you're in the area, consider stopping by Santa Margarita's 1st annual Wildflower festival.

If you haven't been to Santa Margarita before, a visit in and of itself is worth a trip - it's a funky, old 'real' western town left over from the days of the heydays of the Mexican
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