10 reasons to take advantage of the busy off-season, relish the cool air in wine country The “Green Up” as it’s called – happens in spring every year around February and although cool this time of year, it’s a great chance to get out amongst the native grasses at the Los Padres National Forest near …
SLO’s little beach sibling offers tons of fun in the sun Avila Beach is an enchanting beach town with tons of history. It’s developing – quite well and quite fast, actually. About 10 miles outside San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach is home to the popular Bob Jones Trail, as well as Pirate’s Cove, downtown Avila …
Pico Creek Beach Trail: San Simeon’s hidden jewel for Highway 1 Coastal real estate can be difficult to come be. Thankfully for visitors to the Central Coast and the small coastal town of San Simeon, that dream becomes a hiker’s reality. You see, the Central Coast is full of wide-open spaces along its …
Green, verdant hills await you. It’s February in Paso Robles, and that means wide, expansive landscapes filled with rich greens in anticipation of spring wildflowers. This is when wildflowers start to reveal themselves. This is when tourist season is at its slowest, trails at their lowest-capacity and Paso Robles is just priming itself for another …
Cambria’s 17 +1 trail system zigzags SLO County’s prime coast land Grasses pop up from the ground in Cambria along the gorgeous Fiscalini Ranch Preserve in Cambria. As the closest coastal city to Paso Robles, Cambria offers a wealth of hikes for wine-lovers and during summer, reprieve for those seeking to escape the heat. For …
Cerro Cabrillo via Quarry Trail Morro Bay coastal hike leads 2.5 miles with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain possible Cabrillo offers nice views looking toward Los Osos and the surrounding volcanic geology. Trail conditions up Cabrillo Peak can sometimes be slippery and rutted but for the most part well-kept. Cerro Alto: your coastal exploration …
Snow Peak’s Titanium French Press offers gobs of convenience and rustic freshness in one tidy, expensive package for your next hiking or backpacking adventure. French press coffee after hiking in Paso Robles is a great way to spend an afternoon amidst the vine-laden trails systems. Few of life’s joys on the trail go without a …
Consider the vastness of Fort Hunter-Liggett. It’s like Paso’s outdoors city to the north – a vast landscape of oak hills, Big Sur peaks and expansive grasslands. The fort is a place the tourist doesn’t go to all that often. With special regulations, special rules and all sorts of loopholes it takes to get there, …
Gateway to the Los Padres National Forest, Atascadero’s hiking opportunities abound. Within city limits, several hikes exist for the beginner to intermediate hikers. These hikes can be lapped or done as easy in-and-outs. Carissa Plains The Carissa Plains offer a stunning landscape in which to hike, wander and photograph the wonders of the eastern side …
Paso Robles Downtown Park is a square-shaped centerpiece of the City of Paso Robles, providing an anchor for the bounty of surrounding businesses. Urban walking begins here: as a visitor, take a casual stroll around the heart of El Paso de Robles. It’s an ideal place to picnic, wine taste, play and take in the …
