If you’re out on Highway 1 exploring the trails and wildlife, Linn’s Restaurant in Cambria is famous among locals for its uniquely Californian Olallieberry Pie. The local seafood on SLOCal’s coast stands out on every California cuisine menu in the area, especially in the town of Pismo Beach and its scenic Beach Pier. For something on the water, self-guided electric pontoon boat rides in Morro Bay with Estero Adventures also offer a unique Californian safari spotting otters, sea lions, seals, and countless birds. Further up the coast, protected elephant seals put meaning to their name on the beaches of San Simeon the best time to see them is January, April, and October, and by hiking The Boucher Trail to Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Between November and February you can bear witness to one of the largest monarch butterfly congregations in North America at Monarch Butterfly Grove. And the communities of SLO put both people and the planet first with conservation, from federally protected wildlife to newly designated preserves that keep sustainable tourism in mind: For unbeatable views of the Pismo Beach sand dunes, the city itself, and 180º ocean vistas, the new Pismo Preserve has 11-miles of trails in 180 acres to explore. Morro Bay at sunset Jonny Bierman Day 3: Wildlife spotting and fresh seafood on the Central California CoastĬoastal California without the crowds can be a rare sight to see, but SLO’s 80 miles of coastline, including coastal state parks and beaches, make it more likely you’ll be sharing the sand and sea with wildlife rather than people. We all know and love a good wine tasting, but olive oil tasting is just as delectable: Venture up the SLO County Farm Trail to The Groves on 41 where a family-run operation takes guests for tours of the farm followed by olive oil tastings that will be sure to tickle your taste buds. As a result you can try your hands at harvesting kelp, or simply purchase kelp products, with Kelpful–a worker-owned, women-run cooperative with the goal of bringing regenerative sea vegetables and shellfish to the Central Coast community. To invite visitors to experience both, winemakers rooted in sustainable and organic winemaking, marked by SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certification, have joined forces with regenerative farming businesses to create a self-guided tour on the SLO County Farm Trail. Outside the city, farms of all kinds toil away at the rich soils and waters of SLO to bring fresh produce to the markets, and to make some of the best wine in the nation. Sustainable winery Chamisal's outdoor tasting area Crimson Wine Group Day 2: Olive oil tasting and kelp harvesting in greater SLO county Whether you’ve taken a day trip to the city or are staying there, making time to visit Montaña de Oro State Park is a must: The wildflower-lined trails here run up and down the protected coastline and offer stunning views of the ocean from both high up on the cliffside trails and from the beach at Corallina Cove and Quarry Cove. If you happen to be there on a Thursday, visit the famed SLO Farmers’ Market for live music, food vendors, a wide range of goods from local farms, plus handmade items like art, soaps, and much more. Walk The Mission, a traffic-free square featuring 18th-century Spanish history (including an active church), and one of 21 historic missions built in California check out the colorful Gum Wall in Bubblegum Alley, and stroll the stone walkways that run parallel to the San Luis Obispo Creek. With nods to Spanish colonial architecture, stone walkways, and arched bridges that span a winding river, downtown San Luis Obispo certainly feels very far from urban California. A colorful guest room at Hotel SLO Tanveer Badal Day 1: Hit urban San Luis Obispo proper
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