Just a short flight away, find out why Life's Too Beautiful to Rush® in SLO CAL. Tour through California's third-largest wine country. Explore trails that take you from the city to the sea. Experience live music, performing arts and local artistry around every corner. Relax to the sound of waves. Your vacation possibilities are endless.
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With its mix of vineyards, almond orchards and cattle ranches, San Miguel offers an authentic taste of the Old West in SLO CAL.
Continue Reading About San MiguelTimes may have changed, but Templeton prides itself in retaining its historic small-town character. Discover this pleasant rural community, known for joyful festivities, vibrant...
Continue Reading About TempletonDon’t rush through SLO CAL, or you might just miss Atascadero, the friendly small town with big family adventures. Located between Paso Robles and Santa Margarita, Atascadero is...
Continue Reading About AtascaderoBoth rustic and elegant, Santa Margarita offers rugged outdoor adventures as well as spectacular food and wine.
Continue Reading About Santa MargaritaTouted as one of the “Happiest Places in America,” San Luis Obispo is a special town full of outdoor epicurean and cultural adventures.
Continue Reading About San Luis ObispoEdna Valley is a unique SLO CAL wine region with warm hospitality, lush beauty and coveted cool-climate grapes.
Continue Reading About Edna ValleyOrchards, vineyards and colorful flower fields welcome visitors to Nipomo.
Continue Reading About NipomoThe coastal community of Oceano is all about freedom, fun and variety. Nestled at the edge of the largest dunes complex in California, this is one of the only places in the state...
Continue Reading About OceanoNestled on the famous Highway 1 between Oceano and Pismo Beach, Grover Beach is home to unique experiences. This family-approved destination is known for its undulating sand dunes,...
Continue Reading About Grover BeachClassic California is alive at Pismo Beach and Shell Beach, popular SLO CAL beach towns, each with their own energetic vibe.
Continue Reading About Pismo BeachA calming bayside oasis awaits in Los Osos + Baywood Park, home to Montana de Oro State Park, where wildflowers flourish in the spring and tide pools capture your curiosity.
Continue Reading About Los Osos & Baywood ParkMorro Bay is alive with family-friendly activities, heightened by sun and sand.
Continue Reading About Morro BayMake way for play in Arroyo Grande, where family fun is priority number one. Fertile farmland, flower fields, vineyards and lakeside leisure come together to create a truly dynamic...
Continue Reading About Arroyo GrandeDerived from the Native American word “kayak,” Cayucos is still a relatively secret coastal destination. Those that are familiar, however, love this community for its laid-back...
Continue Reading About CayucosStep back in time in Harmony. Known for its teeny-tiny population of 18, Harmony boasts a big heart and an even bigger heritage.
Continue Reading About HarmonyThe artistic hamlet of Cambria is famous for its dramatic coastal landscape, nested where ocean meets pine forests. Chock-full of character with historic architecture, downtown art...
Continue Reading About CambriaSan Simeon is home to world-famous Hearst Castle, known for its towering terraces, picturesque pools, lush gardens and opulent art collection.
Continue Reading About San SimeonA quick drive north from Hearst Castle, Ragged Point provides breathtaking coastal wonders along California’s iconic Highway 1.
Continue Reading About Ragged PointFind quiet countryside appeal in Creston, where ranches, vineyards and olive trees intermingle. Just a quick 15-minute drive from Paso Robles, Atascadero and Templeton, wine...
Continue Reading About CrestonSurrounded by picturesque farmland, Shandon is a small, rural community, located 18 miles east of Paso Robles.
Continue Reading About ShandonAt the corner of the Highway 41 and 46 junction, you’ll find Cholame (SHOW-lam) and the James Dean Memorial stretch of highway. This small, quiet community is known for its rural...
Continue Reading About CholamePozo’s untouched wilderness stirs the soul. Miles of grasslands, spring wildflowers and native wildlife—including deer, turkeys and bears—make this SLO CAL community a fascinating...
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