Category: Central Coast Attractions
Mar 01, 2013Calling all Sea Glass Lovers!
Have you ever really looked at a piece of sea glass? There is something special hidden in it's worn and rounded corners, and it opaque coloring. Perhaps it's the story of where this piece of glass started out, and where the sea's water has sent it? I find myself collecting pieces of this glass as I
read onFeb 28, 2013
Paso Robles Zinfandel Weekend - March 15-17, 2013
Zinfandel is the heritage grape of Paso Robles. Do we have great Zins? Don't even bother to ask, because we have Zins that meet everyone's definition of great. From those thick jammy wines to the lighter take on the varietal - it's being made in Paso Robles.
And, to celebrate all these Zins, the
read onFeb 19, 2013
SLO International Film Festival Comes to Town March 6 - 10
Movie Buffs out there take heed: The SLO International Film Festival will be screening films, featuring worksops and otherwise, taking over the county with a bounty of films to be screened and judged during March 6-10, 2013.
Since starting in 1993, the festival has grown and attracted film-makers
read onFeb 12, 2013
Count Down to Valentine’s Day
I'm not sure what it is, but I do LOVE Valentine's Day. Admittedly, I've always had a 'thing' for hearts, and, infact, have a beautiful red stone heart paperweight sitting aside me as I write this. Hearts show up in other places in my home, too. Like the funky little string of wooden hearts that
read onJan 31, 2013
Mike Swan and Thatcher Winery at the El Colibri Saturday, February 2
Saturday nights here at the El Colibri offer a relaxing evening of wine and music. This Saturday we have Mike Swan who is a pro at playing all the old songbook standards and Thatcher Winery here to pour their hearty wines from the West Side of Paso Robles.
The fun starts at 6pm and runs until 9pm.
read onJan 31, 2013
February Performing Arts Theatre Activities
Have you discovered the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo? This state-of-the-art full media center draws a steady stream of entertainers to the Central Coast throughout the year. The Performing Arts Center is located on the Cal Poly Campus at the North End of San Luis Obispo; it is about a
read onJan 29, 2013
Take a Virtual Tour of Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, located a mere 7 minute drive from the El Colibri Hotel and Spa is the treasure of the Central Coast. Visiting this extraordinary and majestic home of the late William Randolph Hearst is, in itself, reason enough to plan a trip to the Central Coast. Whether your interests rest with
read onDec 12, 2012
Holiday in the Pines
Can you believe it’s already the holiday season. It literally feels like Thanksgiving was yesterday and 2011 was last week. Last year we (and a bunch of our lucky guests who happened to visit during December) had a great time at Cambria’s very own Holiday in the Pines. Throughout the month of
read onDec 05, 2012
Vine Street Lights
What’s more Christmas-y than lovely, quaint Paso Robles homes adorned with more Christmas lights than you could ever imagine. Every year, the wonderful families on Vine Street in Paso go to all ends to decorate their homes for the holiday. You’ll see 14 blocks of lights, storytellers, Santas,
read onNov 23, 2012
Enjoy our December Room Special!
The Word is Out: Experience Our "Discover the Olive Harvest Special."

December offers the opportunity for a quick, refreshing pre-holiday getaway. For the month of December only, we offer our Winter rates (below) for what we call our "Discover the Olive Harvest." This offer includes our discounted
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