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Discover the small batch wines of Shale Oak Winery
Award-winning wines and buildings offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Just a short drive off Highway 46 West lies the beautiful, sustainable oasis of Shale Oak Winery. Known throughout the area for its award-winning, small batch wines, the winery’s tasting room has become one of the top destinations for wine lovers visiting the Paso Robles wine region.
Two local hot spots, one with a secret entrance
Pappy McGregor’s is a lively gastropub and community favorite in the center of downtown steps away from shopping, galleries, wine tasting and hotels. Opened in 2006 on St. Patrick’s Day by cousins Donovan Schmit and Troy Larkin, the pub was lovingly named in honor of their grandfather Pappy McGregor. The...
Take a walk on the wild side with up-close animal encounters
Paso Robles zoo launches ‘You to Zoo’ animal experiences. Nestled in vineyards just a few miles east of Paso Robles is Conservation Ambassadors- Zoo to You. This year they’ve turned the famous local zoo into a ‘You to Zoo’ experience with special animal encounters. Visitors can choose from options like...
Discover antiquing in Paso Robles
Shops for every collector from beginner to veteran. The lure of collecting brings pleasure from the joy of adding something new to the curio cabinet, capturing childhood memories, or fulfilling every collector’s dream of becoming famous on the Antique Roadshow. All of us, from beginner to experienced, enter every antiquing adventure knowing that this is the day we find that rare item for only $20. Even if we leave a shop without the treasure we know it’s still waiting in some dusty corner. At the end of the day, we still have the priceless experience of swapping tales of the hunt with friends over a great meal and bottle of wine.
Get your tickets! Mid-State Fair 2021 is on schedule!
The 2021 California Mid-State Fair is happening as scheduled. This year will be the 75th edition of the fair, full of animals, agriculture, live performances, carnival rides, shopping, exhibits, and food, all happening July 21- Aug 1, 2021. Admission tickets for the 2021 fair will go on-sale in early June...
Vina Robles Amphitheatre announces 2021 live show schedule
Vina Robles Amphitheatre has announced multiple shows for the 2021 season, offering a mix of music from classic rock and reggae to Latin and pop, plus more to be announced. The season kicks off on Saturday, July 31, with guitar virtuoso singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa. Grammy Award winners The Mavericks and Los Lobos will co-headline on Aug. 14, and the “Funniest Show in Town at the Moment,” with Steve Martin and Martin Short, will play on August 22. Rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform on Sept. 9. Ziggy Marley pays tribute to his father on Sept. 11, and indie-pop band Fitz & The Tantrums make their Vina Robles debut on Oct. 22. Additional shows are listed on the Vina Robles website, with more to be added.
Ride a gentle giant at Covell Clydesdale Ranch
Trails rides and tours travel past spectacular views. Take a trail ride through acres of Monterey pine forest, through pastures of grazing cattle and along a spectacular ocean view. Covell Clydesdale Ranch in Cambria offers guided trail rides atop their 2000-pound gentle giants. Tara Covell says, “These are gentle and calm horse and easy to ride.” Imagining sitting atop their broad backs can be daunting, but many say it’s the experience of a lifetime.”
Explore Dinosaur Caves Park
Dinosaur Cave Park is a beautiful ocean side, all-age and dog friendly open space along Shell Beach. In some ways, the park continues its original attraction as a family destination but today the attractions are the playground, the picnic area and the trails along the bluffs instead of a huge dinosaur sculpture and cave tours featured in the 1940s.
Dough Connection 805, where making dough rises to new heights
Who doesn’t love munching the last bits of cookie dough from the bowl?. Losing her teaching job in 2020 had April Bodine home schooling her two boys and doing lots of pandemic baking. It wasn’t uncommon for April to keep small batches of dough in her freezer for snacks. She began dreaming about a business that would have her rolling in dough – cookie dough, that is.
It’s time for great BBQ and fresh baked pie at Avila Valley Barn
Get seasonal fruits and vegetables, home-baked goodies and more at Avila Valley Farm. Any mention of Avila Valley Barn makes locals smile. Over the years, since 1987, this unique farmer’s market has become a favorite destination for locals and visitors to buy the freshest locally-sourced seasonal fruit and vegetables. The...
8 Tips For Starting A Wine Collection
Many people nowadays are considering the hobby of collecting wine. It might be for personal consumption or because of a life-long interest in the art of drinking wine. However, if you’re eager to start a wine collection yourself, the idea can be pretty intimidating or out of reach. For most, they don’t know where to start. Fortunately, there are numerous resources online you can use to learn more about building your wine collection, including this article.
5 ways to make your next family vacation the most memorable
Although international vacations remain a dream for many people at the moment, this doesn’t mean that a family vacation should be out of the question altogether. Domestic tourism is on the rise, with many people taking this opportunity to discover destinations close to home. Considering the increasingly busy lives we lead, family holidays are really precious, as they give us time to break away from our normal lives and spend quality time with our loved ones. Here are a few ideas to ensure that your next family vacation is both memorable and meaningful:
How Earning An Associate’s Degree Can Be A Valuable Asset To You
An associate’s degree is a scholastic credential obtained at the undergraduate level program, taken for two (2) to three (3) years after high school. It seeks to equip graduates with practical and educational learning, as well as fungible skills that are required upon employment of an individual’s choice of field.
SLO County Visitors Guide distribution
SLO County Visitors Guide is distributed to visitor hot spots. Every quarter, 35,000 of the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide are delivered to over 675 locations around the county, making it the most widely-distributed guide in SLO County. The heaviest distribution is to hotels and motels who place copies in their guest rooms for arriving travelers and at their concierge desk. Other popular distribution locations include restaurants, wineries, visitor centers, chambers of commerce, Realtors’ offices, and the California Welcome Center.
California State Parks reopens campgrounds in SLO County
–California State Parks recently announced the reopening of campgrounds for existing reservation holders and new reservations within San Luis Obispo County. The reopening of campgrounds includes a limited number of sites within Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and Pismo State Beach. Visitors are advised to stay local, wear a...
New TopTracer tech unveiled at Dairy Creek Golf Course
–Dairy Creek Golf Course is a perfect scenic getaway located along the famous Highway 1, on the Central Coast of California in the heart of Chorro Valley. This enjoyable course has been staying open, just recently they’ve made some very impressive upgrades and fresh opportunities to enjoy the game of golf. While the world has been on pause, great things have been happening.
The Blenders is a local treasure trove
A unique blend of clothing and cosmetics are offered. For over 40 years, The Blenders, located in downtown Paso Robles, has created a sense of community and passion for fashion, skin care, and cosmetics among locals and visitors. The Blenders remains true to its namesake by offering a ‘blend’ of unique items, special orders, and beauty consultations to the San Luis Obispo community.
Atascadero Zoo reopens!
–As San Luis Obispo County moves back to the Red Tier of COVID-19-related restrictions, the staff of the Charles Paddock Zoo is pleased and excited to be able to reopen to the public, live and in-person and to have the zoo return to its normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Carol Hoyt, the accidental winemaker
—When Carol and Stephen Hoyt were just married, a stay at a working vineyard inspired them to have a vineyard of their own. At the time, Carol was a working model and actress, best known for her popular character, the Villainous Divatox, in the Power Rangers series. Upon starting a family, Carol took a break from performing, and she and Stephen moved to Malibu. There they planted their first vineyard – in their backyard! Having no idea of what they were getting themselves into, Carol soon discovered they would have a lot of fruit, and quickly learned to make her first wine in their kitchen.
There is always a reason to celebrate at Rava Wines
Family owned and operated winery tasting room voted USA Today Top 10 Best. –As a third-generation farming family, Chad and Lauren Rava were looking for a different approach to growing grapes and producing wine when they established Rava Wines. Stepping away from corporate wine grape growing, they built their winery in the El Pomar District, an appellation in the Paso Robles AVA, where they enjoy a simple way of life while raising their family and running their business.
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