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San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide
The Blending Lab beings new wine experience to Paso Robles
Discover your wine preferences through blind tastings and blending classes. —For a personalized, unique, and exciting wine experience, look no further than The Blending Lab in downtown Paso Robles. Owners Michael Keller, Magdalena Wojcik, and Chris Payne encourage locals and visitors to stop by and discover their wine preferences through blind tastings and classes.
New escape room opens at Margarita Adventures
Getting in is easy—but do you have what it takes to escape?. Such is the challenge posed by ESCAPE!, the Central Coast’s newest and most inventive escape room experience at Margarita Adventures. An escape room is a “locked” space in which guests work together to solve interactive puzzles within a specific time frame to “escape.”
SLO Master Chorale performing Rachmaninoff’s ‘All-Night Vigil’
April season closing includes a weekend of educational events. —Tickets are on sale now for the SLO Master Chorale’s performance of selections from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil,” happening on Sunday, April 21. The running time of the performance is 70 minutes of glorious acapella singing, plus a 20-minute intermission.
Enjoy spring and summer in Atascadero
Beer, zoo events, tamales, music festivals, and more. —Atascadero has a long history of festivals and events that bring friends and families together from all over for relaxation and fun. The Sunken Gardens, spanning the front of the historic city hall are one of the locations where locals and visitors gather to enjoy good music, food and drink, and original goods from creative vendors. The Charles Paddock Zoo, lakeside events at the Atascadero Lake Park, the Atascadero Veterans Memorial, and other locations throughout the city are regular sites for the various cultural and social events hosted in Atascadero throughout the year. The spring and summer schedules are especially packed with things to do.
Dub’s Paso Soulfood Grill, the local destination for traditional Southern dishes
Fried catfish and chicken, boiled crawfish, cornbread, fried pickles, and more. —Ernest “Dubs” Hall, along with his wife Grace, and children Angel, Leinae, and Romeo opened Dubs Paso Soulfood Grill in downtown Paso Robles in April 2022. The restaurant was the first and only one to offer true soul food in the area.
Enjoy wine and art at Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden
Paso Robles destination is a must-see for wine and art lovers of all ages. —Family-owned and operated from the beginning, Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden has become a destination for wine and art lovers since first opening for business in 2007. With his wife, Kathy, by his side, Dr. Warren...
What do you do with a live sand dollar?
The Pismo Beach Stewardship & Educational Outreach has the answer. —Sand dollars, those crusty white disks with intriguing leaf patterns that are spread over California beaches, are shell collectors’ treasures, especially for kids. Did you know those treasured finds are really the skeletons of sand dollars that have washed up on the beach?
Seven Angels Cellars opens Templeton Gap tasting room
Boutique winery is known for Rhone blends and signature single varietal offerings. —Seven Angels Cellars is a family business owned and operated by Pamela and Greg Martin, a husband-and-wife duo with a passion for family, food, and wine. The couple married in 2008 and launched the winery venture the following year. The winery is named in honor of their seven children, their “seven angels”, and is a passion project for the couple who have both retired so they can focus on the things they enjoy with wine taking center stage.
Wine collective celebrates second year of the SLO Coast AVA designation
Two days of seminars and wine tasting from April 6-7 in Pismo Beach. —The San Luis Obispo Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area) is celebrating the second anniversary of its official designation as a unique wine region at the SLO Coast Wine Classic. the AVA runs along a 60-mile strip from Nipomo to San Simeon and between the Santa Lucia Mountains to the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Perfect Union: Premier cannabis destination offers unmatched quality
Perfect Union continues to redefine the cannabis experience. —In the heart of California’s vibrant cannabis landscape lies Perfect Union, a locally focused company with roots deeply embedded in both the medical and recreational markets. With an illustrious history of serving the community, Perfect Union has become known for its excellence, offering an extensive selection of cannabis products tailored to meet the needs of its guests.
How to Choose the Ideal Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack
As a Jeep Gladiator owner, you experience the thrill and freedom of open-air driving. Whether conquering rugged trails or putting the top down on the highway, your Jeep is the only vehicle that lets you fully experience the great outdoors. But if you want to exploit your close-to-home and world-touring...
James Dean’s last ride was along Highway 46 almost 70 years ago
Victims were taken to a Paso Robles hospital following the fatal accident. – As you drive by Paso Robles along Highway 46 East, you are greeted with sights of the rolling amber hills, groves of trees, and often a clear blue sky; however, you may not realize you are retracing the last route that actor James Dean drove close to 70 years ago where he died in a car crash at just 24 years old.
Studios on the Park brings art to life
—Thanks to artist Anne Laddon’s vision for an active, engaging space for artists and art lovers alike Studios on the Park in downtown Paso Robles is a major hub of the Central Coast’s thriving art community. Dedicated to sharing the creative process with locals and visitors, this nonprofit organization and open studios art center has grown to include eight studios with 14 artists, four galleries and a fine craft gift shop since opening in 2009. The not-to-be-missed galleries are the Lonnie Hood Photography Gallery, Paso Robles Art Association Gallery, The Kids Art Smart Gallery, and the San Luis Obispo County of Education Gallery.
Experience relaxation in the heart of wine country
The Spa Central Coast offers multiple treatments with natural products. —For the past 21 years, The Spa Central Coast has offered state-of-the-art relaxing massages, high-quality facials, and unforgettable experiences to both locals and visitors to the region. Located next to the Downtown Paso Robles Center, The Spa Central Coast will have the perfect spa treatment for everyone looking for a peaceful escape.
Spring is coming and so are tourists – It’s time to advertise
Millions of tourists spend over $2 billion in SLO County every year. – Springtime is coming to the Central Coast and so are the tourists – Millions of them. Tourism continues to keep San Luis Obispo County’s local communities economically vibrant and growing. Annual tourism spending in San Luis Obispo County has surged to “an unprecedented” $2.15 billion with over 7 million visitors, according to a report from Visit SLO CAL.
The Central Coast Aquarium — a local resource for marine science education and fun!
Come see what lies beneath the ocean’s surface. —The Central Coast Aquarium is a non-profit marine science education center located just steps from the beach. Visitors are treated to daily educational talks, and opportunities to explore touch tanks and see over 50 different species of wildlife. From shark and ray exhibits to rocky intertidal displays filled with unique local fish and crabs, there is something for everyone.
San Luis Obispo Symphony celebrates its 62nd season
—Now in its 62nd season, the San Luis Obispo Symphony continues to inspire and educate locals as well as visitors to the area. Incorporated in 1961, the mission of the SLO Symphony is to “support an outstanding community orchestra, to foster symphonic and chamber music education, and to contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the central coast community.”
Explore the local craft beverage scene with Be Hoppy Tours
Experience a day of laughter and tastings in the region. —For tourists looking to visit some of the best craft beverage businesses in San Luis Obispo County or locals wanting to celebrate a special event or day out, Be Hoppy Tours is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. “At Be...
Chef Chico works culinary magic at Catch Seafood Bar and Grill
If you haven’t tried it, you don’t know what you are missing. —Located in downtown Paso Robles, across from the Downtown City Park, Catch Seafood Bar and Grill is a popular destination for dinner. The restaurant features an open-style kitchen allowing guests to watch the busy staff dish up beautiful plates.
Central Coast Casino celebrates 25 years of welcoming players
Visit the card room ‘where visitors feel like locals and locals feel like guests’. —Spend a few minutes inside Central Coast Casino and you’ll discover what the locals already know – it’s one of the friendliest places around. Celebrating 25 years of success in Grover Beach, owner Dave Stearns and his team invite everyone to stop by and see what the buzz is all about.
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