On your mark, get set, go! To Pismo Beach, that is. To help schedule your trip, we have posted the 2011 Calendar of Events online, so you can see which fun and exciting events Pismo Beach has lined up. The second annual Wine, Waves & Beyond event is bound to attract a crowd in early June. Later that month, the Classic Car Show comes to town for the 26th consecutive year. Then the city’s infamous Fourth of July celebration sets the stage for a dazzling holiday like no other. Check out all the events Pismo Beach has to offer at www.ClassicCalifornia.com. Click on “Calendar of Events & More.”
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 / Pismo Travel
Our good friends at La Vita Fresca wrote a great article on Central Coast travel. Here is an excerpt:
“Desperate for a place to get out of town and leave behind the stresses of Los Angeles, I blessedly found California’s Mecca for food & wine lovers, wide-open space cravers, ocean worshippers, hikers walkers & cyclists, art junkies and just lovers: California’s Central Coast & Valley. Recently, I have had the good fortune of attending three food and wine festivals which has allowed me to get to know the Central Coast and enjoy all that it has to offer. Just a short, scenic three hour drive out of Los Angeles, I was transported to a place that felt like I had traveled much farther. Without even noticing, my blood pressure had returned to a normal rate, my muscles had relaxed and an easy feeling of calm had replaced my previously tense demeanor. Enjoying a deep, cleansing breath, I was in a place I knew I would be spending a lot more time getting to know.”
Read the entire article at LaVitaFresca.com.
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 / Pismo Travel
December is a great time of year to be touring the wine country. The harvest activities are over and most of the wines have finished their fermentation. The pace has slowed and the tasting rooms are ready for visitors. And with many wineries sporting gift shops, this can be an opportunity to not just taste wine, but to find some unique gift items for the holidays.
Frequently wineries and tasting rooms get all gussied up for the holidays. Here is a rundown of some stops you might consider along the Central Coast.
Locally, a few wineries always do it right. Morovino in Avila Beach is always a memorable stop. Let Andrea or David walk you through their wines and keep you entertained as well. They have good specials (Krazy Kase Sale) this time of year and if you’re in town in mid-December stop by during their Holiday Open House on December 11th.
Also, Salisbury Vineyards has some great wine along with some beautiful fine art in the old 1907 schoolhouse near Avila Beach. Owner John Salisbury farms 51 acres on a hillside just a mile or two from the beach. They make a nice Syrah and a few special Pinot Noirs. Try their popular Devil Dog Red for an affordable tasty treat.
Talley Vineyards is also worth a stop due to their fine range of wines, excellent visitor facilities, special holiday events and great people. In addition to a Cabernet tasting event on December 11th they will be hosting a Holiday Celebration on the 17th. Discounted tastings, light appetizers, holiday gift offerings and an extra 5% off case and ½ case pricing will be available for all wines.
If you are heading north seek out Harmony Cellars north of Cayucos in the little berg of Harmony. The winery sits up on the side of the mountain and has a wonderful gift shop with some very unique gift items and wine accessories. They will be offering complimentary mulled wine and holiday cookies on Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of December. Owners Chuck and Kim Mulligan created a winery and make lots of award winning wines. Their idyllic country setting includes a beautiful redwood winery, fully stocked gift shop, gardens and nice picnic areas.
If you like small wineries and big beautiful wines check out Autry Cellars in San Luis Obispo. Known for killer Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese this 900 case “urban winey” is just out of town on Capitolio Way. No gift shop and you may be tasting on top of a barrel, but Steve Autry offers a selection of a dozen hand made artisan wines-all at 20% off.
With over two dozen tasting rooms and wineries in the area you should have plenty of destinations to choose from during this holiday season. Cheers!
Holiday Wine Country Touring
By Barrie Cleveland
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Monday, December 06th, 2010 / Pismo Travel
Drove by the Monarch Grove today. The latest Monarch count on the board was 21,000, which is greater than the biggest count from last year’s season. This bodes well for this year. Usually the biggest numbers are counted in late December, even early January. Photo by Lisa D Walker
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Thursday, December 02nd, 2010 / Pismo Travel
December 3: Holiday Harmony
Holiday Harmony will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot (off of Dolliver & Pomeroy) in downtown Pismo Beach. Kids will have fun with fresh snow, a bounce house, crafts and cookie decorating. There will also be live music for all to enjoy. Santa will be in Santa’s Village. Join Santa and carolers at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy hot drinks and listen to carols as the tree is lit. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa at no charge in Santa’s Village. This event is free. For more information, contact the Pismo Beach Recreation Division at 805-773-7063.
SOURCE: www.classiccalifornia.com
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