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<strong>CAL</strong>IFORNIA<br />
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CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT<br />
CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT<br />
GETTING HERE<br />
GETTING Located between HERESan Francisco and Los<br />
Angeles, <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>® lies along famous<br />
Located between San Francisco and Los<br />
Highway 1 and Highway 101, which run<br />
Angeles, <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>® lies along famous<br />
the length of the region. Arrive by plane<br />
Highway<br />
at San Luis<br />
1 and<br />
Obispo<br />
Highway<br />
County<br />
101,<br />
Regional<br />
which run<br />
the Airport, length which of the hosts region. direct Arrive service by plane from<br />
at Los San Angeles, Luis Obispo San Francisco, County Regional Phoenix,<br />
Airport, Denver, which Seattle hosts and Dallas direct Fort-Worth. service from<br />
Los Amtrak Angeles, has San stops Francisco, in San Luis Phoenix, Obispo,<br />
Denver, Grover Seattle Beach and Paso Dallas Robles Fort-Worth. and<br />
Amtrak Greyhound has stops bus stops in San are Luis located Obispo,<br />
Grover throughout Beach the and region. Paso Robles and<br />
Greyhound bus stops are located<br />
throughout the region.<br />
TO SANTA BARBARA AND LOS ANGELES<br />
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TO SANTA BARBARA AND LOS ANGELES<br />
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LIFE , S TOO BEAUTIFUL TO RUSH<br />
LIFE , S TOO BEAUTIFUL TO RUSH<br />
1 ARROYO GRANDE Surrounded by farms, flower fields and wineries, Arroyo<br />
Grande has a distinct village character with a vibrant downtown shopping and<br />
dining district.<br />
1 ARROYO GRANDE Surrounded by farms, flower fields and wineries, Arroyo<br />
Grande 2 ATASCADERO has a distinct The village air is character clean and with the a vibrant open space downtown clears shopping your mind. and Don’t<br />
dining miss district. Atascadero Lake Park and the Charles Paddock Zoo. Watching the sunset is<br />
the way to unwind.<br />
2 ATASCADERO The air is clean and the open space clears your mind. Don’t<br />
miss 3 AVILA Atascadero BEACH Lake Drive Park through and the the Charles scenic Paddock valley Zoo. or take Watching the Bob the Jones sunset Trail is to the<br />
the beachfront way to unwind. downtown with wine tasting, shops, dining and more! Travel farther<br />
3 AVILA along the BEACH bay Drive to the through dog beach the scenic or Harford valley Pier or take for the paddle Bob Jones sports Trail and to seafood. the<br />
beachfront 4 <strong>CAL</strong>IFORNIA downtown VALLEY with wine A small tasting, community shops, dining the and eastern more! Travel part of farther <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>, this<br />
along flat the valley bay is to home the dog to beach the Carrizo or Harford Plains Pier National for paddle Monument sports and with seafood. breathtaking<br />
4 <strong>CAL</strong>IFORNIA wildflowers that VALLEY bloom A small every community spring. in the eastern part of <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>, this<br />
flat valley is home to the Carrizo Plains National Monument with breathtaking<br />
wildflowers 5 CAMBRIA that A bloom haven every for artistic spring. expression and respect for nature, Cambria<br />
offers performances and festivals year round. Hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals<br />
5 CAMBRIA are available A haven with for access artistic to downtown expression and or the respect coast. for nature, Cambria<br />
offers performances and festivals year round. Hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals<br />
are 6 available CAYUCOS with With access no stoplights, downtown box or the stores coast. or fast-food outlets, this seaside<br />
village is home to small, family-owned businesses, local surfing culture and tons<br />
6 CAYUCOS<br />
of character.<br />
With no stoplights, box stores or fast-food outlets, this seaside<br />
village is home to small, family-owned businesses, local surfing culture and tons<br />
of 7 character. CHOLAME This quiet and very small community is mostly known for the<br />
7 CHOLAME restaurant This and quiet a memorial and very dedicated small community to popular is mostly actor known James for Dean, the who died<br />
restaurant on September and a memorial 30, 1955, dedicated just one to mile popular east of actor Cholame. James Dean, who died<br />
on 8 September CRESTON 30, Experience 1955, just the one beautiful mile east of countryside Cholame. filled with great wine, olive<br />
8 CRESTON oil and food Experience while surrounded the beautiful by countryside beautiful rolling filled hills with and great a wine, relaxed, olive laid-back<br />
oil environment.<br />
and food while surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and a relaxed, laid-back<br />
environment.<br />
9 EDNA VALLEY In the heart of the Edna Valley AVA, here you can sample<br />
9 EDNA award-winning VALLEY In wines the heart in more of the than Edna 27 Valley tasting AVA, rooms. here you Pick can up sample lunch and wine<br />
award-winning touring maps wines at the in Old more Edna than Townsite, 27 tasting founded rooms. Pick in up the lunch 1840s. and wine<br />
touring maps at the Old Edna Townsite, founded in the 1840s.<br />
10 GROVER BEACH This community-oriented beach town offers a variety of<br />
10<br />
family-friendly<br />
GROVER BEACH<br />
activities,<br />
This community-oriented<br />
campfires on the<br />
beach<br />
beach<br />
town<br />
and<br />
offers<br />
delicious<br />
a variety<br />
eats.<br />
of<br />
family-friendly activities, campfires on the beach and delicious eats. Here you’ll<br />
Here you’ll<br />
find find one one of <strong>SLO</strong> of <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>’s <strong>CAL</strong>’s three three Amtrak Amtrak stations, stations, as well. as well.<br />
11 HARMONY 11 HARMONY This This a is charming a charming and quirky and quirky homestead homestead for lively for Central lively Central Coast Coast<br />
arts arts and and culture, culture, especially especially the glassblowers the glassblowers and a and population a population of just 18! of just 18!<br />
12 12 LOS LOS OSOS OSOS & BAYWOOD & PARK PARK Hike Hike scenic scenic trails, trails, kayak in kayak the bay, in the ride bay, horses ride horses<br />
on on the the beach beach or play or play golf golf with with gorgeous gorgeous views. views. Lodging Lodging options options include include vacation vacation<br />
rentals or hotels or hotels on the on the bay bay and golf and course. golf course.<br />
13 13 MORRO BAY BAY The The seaside seaside village village of Morro of Morro Bay is Bay a picture-perfect is a picture-perfect getaway getaway for for<br />
travelers seeking seeking outdoor outdoor adventures adventures and a and gorgeous a gorgeous natural natural setting. setting. Savor fresh Savor fresh<br />
seafood seafood with with a view a view of the of famed the famed Morro Morro Rock Rock just off just the off coast. the coast.<br />
14 14 NIPOMO NIPOMO Challenging Challenging golf golf courses, courses, orchards, orchards, vineyards vineyards and colorful and colorful flower flower<br />
fields<br />
fields<br />
surround<br />
surround<br />
Nipomo.<br />
Nipomo.<br />
Just<br />
Just<br />
west<br />
west<br />
of Nipomo<br />
of Nipomo<br />
lies Oso<br />
lies<br />
Flaco<br />
Oso<br />
Lake<br />
Flaco<br />
Natural<br />
Lake Natural<br />
Area,<br />
where you can cross the mile-long, ADA-accessible boardwalk.<br />
Area,<br />
where you can cross the mile-long, ADA-accessible boardwalk.<br />
15 OCEANO Enjoy everything from ATV and dune-buggy cruising on the dunes<br />
to 15 horseback OCEANO riding, Enjoy golf everything and kite flying. from ATV and dune-buggy cruising on the dunes<br />
to horseback riding, golf and kite flying.<br />
16 PASO ROBLES The city center for Paso Robles Wine Country, this community<br />
has 16 a PASO vibrant ROBLES and historic The downtown, city center delicious for Paso dining Robles options Wine and Country, is home this to community<br />
the<br />
California has a vibrant Mid-State and Fair historic each downtown, July. delicious dining options and is home to the<br />
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California<br />
PISMO BEACH<br />
Mid-State<br />
& SHELL<br />
Fair<br />
BEACH<br />
each July.<br />
These two coastal towns don’t disappoint,<br />
with 17 breathtaking PISMO BEACH sunset & SHELL views of BEACH the Pacific, These a classic two coastal California towns surfer don’t vibe disappoint, and<br />
fun with downtown breathtaking business sunset district. views of the Pacific, a classic California surfer vibe and<br />
18 fun POZO downtown Travel back business time district. to experience California as it was in the 1800s in<br />
Pozo,<br />
18 POZO<br />
known<br />
Travel<br />
for the<br />
back<br />
historic<br />
in time<br />
Pozo<br />
to<br />
Saloon,<br />
experience<br />
a <strong>SLO</strong><br />
California<br />
<strong>CAL</strong> landmark<br />
as it<br />
since<br />
was<br />
1858.<br />
in the 1800s in<br />
19 Pozo, RAGGED known POINT for the Here historic in the northernmost Pozo Saloon, coastal a <strong>SLO</strong> community <strong>CAL</strong> landmark in <strong>SLO</strong> since <strong>CAL</strong>, 1858.<br />
the rugged cliffs offer incredible views, trails and adventures with crashing waves<br />
and 19 waterfalls. RAGGED POINT Here in the northernmost coastal community in <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>,<br />
the rugged cliffs offer incredible views, trails and adventures with crashing waves<br />
20 and SAN waterfalls. LUIS OBISPO Named the “happiest city in America,” San Luis Obispo<br />
has a legendary Thursday night farmers’ market, craft breweries, fresh-picked<br />
eats 20 and SAN great LUIS shopping—from OBISPO Named local the boutiques “happiest to your city favorite in America,” national San brands. Luis Obispo<br />
21<br />
has<br />
SAN<br />
a<br />
MIGUEL<br />
legendary<br />
The<br />
Thursday<br />
San Miguel<br />
night<br />
countryside,<br />
farmers’<br />
one<br />
market,<br />
of <strong>SLO</strong><br />
craft<br />
<strong>CAL</strong>’s<br />
breweries,<br />
natural wonders,<br />
fresh-picked<br />
includes eats and the great historic shopping—from gem of Mission local San Miguel boutiques Arcángel, to your a California favorite mission national brands.<br />
founded 21 SAN in MIGUEL 1797. The San Miguel countryside, one of <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>CAL</strong>’s natural wonders,<br />
22 includes SAN SIMEON the historic Accommodations gem of Mission include San beachfront Miguel Arcángel, hotels and a family-owned<br />
California mission<br />
lodging. founded Lounge in 1797. at the beach or fish from the pier. In the summer, rent a kayak<br />
and<br />
22<br />
explore<br />
SAN SIMEON<br />
sea caves,<br />
Accommodations<br />
view the elephant<br />
include<br />
seals or<br />
beachfront<br />
tour Piedras<br />
hotels<br />
Blancas<br />
and<br />
Light<br />
Station and Hearst Castle.<br />
family-owned<br />
lodging. Lounge at the beach or fish from the pier. In the summer, rent a kayak<br />
23 and SANTA explore MARGARITA sea caves, Check view out the this elephant tiny town seals for incredible or tour Piedras wine tasting, Blancas zip- Light<br />
lining, Station kayaking and Hearst or all three! Castle. Here is Mother Nature at her finest.<br />
2423 SHANDON SANTA MARGARITA A very small, rural Check community out this tiny surrounded town for by incredible beautiful wine farm tasting, zipcountry,<br />
lining, Shandon kayaking is or most all three! famous Here for is Chapel Mother Hill, Nature a stunning at her private finest. chapel at<br />
the top of a steep vineyard hill.<br />
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24<br />
TEMPLETON<br />
SHANDON<br />
Discover<br />
A very small,<br />
the pleasant<br />
rural community<br />
rural community<br />
surrounded<br />
of Templeton,<br />
by beautiful<br />
which<br />
farm<br />
has country, retained Shandon much of its is most historical famous character. for Chapel The town Hill, is a surrounded stunning private by rich chapel at<br />
agricultural the top of land a steep and hilly vineyard ranges hill. with clusters of oak trees.<br />
25 TEMPLETON Discover the pleasant rural community of Templeton, which<br />
has retained much of its historical character. The town is surrounded by rich<br />
agricultural land and hilly <strong>2019</strong> ranges <strong>SLO</strong> with <strong>CAL</strong>® clusters VISITORS of oak trees. MAGAZINE | 19