Sustainable, wearable art made from upcycled surfboard resin. Surf Gems is a jewelry and lifestyle brand inspired by sustainability, local surfing culture and the natural landscape of SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County). While collaborating on producing her own surfboard, creator Abby Ahlgrim was…
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Greener pastures await in eco-friendly SLO CAL Seeking a sustainable getaway? Here in SLO CAL, the pristine natural surroundings—untouched beaches, pastoral meadows and clean, fresh air—inspire not just awe, but pride. As stewards of this breathtaking land, we're committed to bolstering Mother…
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With its clean air, pristine beaches, green mountains and rambling forests, SLO CAL reminds visitors and locals alike how important it is to protect our most valuable assets. We’ve compiled a list of five environmentally-responsible activities you can do to celebrate. Not only are they eco-friendly…
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SLO CAL Crafted celebrates the quality products created by local farmers, crafters and artists right here in the county. This holiday season shop at SLO CAL Crafted-certified businesses for all your gifting needs. From food and drink to home goods and fine jewelry, you’ll be sure to find a piece of…
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Wilde House Paper was started by Megan Heddinger, the creative director and founder of the company. What started as an intention- using design as a medium to connect with others and the Earth- has now turned into a thriving sustainable paper goods company serving the SLO CAL area and beyond…
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Step into euphoria and gain inspiration at The Place on PCH. This collective art space has so much to see while being surrounded by SLO CAL’s natural beauty. The Place on PCH located in Oceano was started by longtime artist Darcy Badiali. Darcy has been an artist for quite a while and has been…
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Leatherworker and crafting extraordinaire Emma Thieme transforms leather into true pieces of art through her craft at Maven Leather. Maven is a boutique leather and design gallery with an open studio setting located in downtown Cayucos. The gallery is a local hub where visitors can see and…
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Beryl Jewelry is a gem-forward, small-batch jewelry line created by Cindy Sassaman. As a Cambria local, Cindy has been crafting up these handmade treasures that are inspired by the colorful and intricate gems she collects. Cindy comes from a creative family and grew up always surrounded by…
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TANTALIZING TREASURES AWAIT ON SLO CAL’s ANTIQUE TRAIL Collectors and connoisseurs of all things from the past will adore the world of vintage and antiquities in the variety of antique stores found nestled around SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County, California). Home to maybe the most famous collector…
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There are so many talented artists that come out of the central coast. From glass blowers to painters, to leather crafters, to potters, we see many hand-crafted artisanal goods crafted right in SLO CAL. Born and raised as a SLO CAL local in Arroyo Grande, Tawny Villegas of Tawny’s Pottery Lab found…
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