WAYS TO PLAY 101 on the Central Coast
TABLEContents of Ways To Play at Home ............................4
Ways To Play With Kids ......................27
Talley Farms Summer Recipes ..............6
Festivals and Events ..............................28
Ways To Play at The Beach .........8-12
Don’t Be Sidelined This Summer ......29
Ways For Seniors To Play............13-14
American Made Favorites..................30
Ways To Play Around Town .......15-18
Reading Aloud To Children ..............32
Ways To Play With History ..........20-22
Ecotourism’s Next Big Step ................33
Ways To Play Outdoors ..............23-25
The Show ......................................................34
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{WAYS TO PLAY AT HOME} DIY PROJECTS: Put life back into your everyday household items by sprucing them up with your very own touch, it’s inexpensive and fun!
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ORGANIZING: Take advantage of this great summer weather! Use it for organizing your home—from the Kitchen to the kids’ rooms to the backyard!
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Tailored Living: (805) 462-8133 Tailoredliving.com/sanluisobispo
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One Source Home Solutions: Phone: (805) 548-0110 onesourcehomesolutions.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT/REMODELING: Consider giving your home a whole new look, while cutting some of your monthly expenses
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Chet’s Tubular Skylights: Phone: (805) 824-3877
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Acropolis Lighting: Phone: (805) 543-4417
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Central Coast Glass: 440 Quintana Rd. Morro Bay, CA • Phone (805) 772-5080
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Zoey’s Home Consignment: 3566 S. Higuera San Luis Obispo,
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GARDENING/LANDSCAPING: Two great activities for those who spend their summers outside! You get to enjoy the beautiful coastal weather while making your home more beautiful than ever!
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Sage Eco Gardens: 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA • Phone: (805) 574-0777
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Los Osos Valley Nursery: 301 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA • Phone: (805) 528-5300
INTERIOR DESIGN: Tired of your current home’s décor? Or maybe moving into a new place? Below are a few of the local home improvement stores, with great selections for both the interior, and exterior.
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San Luis Traditions: 748 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA Phone: (805) 541-5800
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KITCHEN/BAKING: Whether it’s baked goods, making a meal for two, or cooking for your family, you know what they say…”The way to one’s heart is through their stomach!” Try these great recipes.
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OCEANO DUNES: If you like riding quads and dune buggies all while feeling the coast breeze on your face, Oceano Dunes is the place to be!
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Angello’s ATV: (805) 481-0355 • Arnie’s ATV: (805) 474-6060
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BJ’s ATV: (805) 481-5411 • Steve’s ATV: (805) 481-2597 • Sun Buggy: (866) 728-4443
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KAYAKING: A great View of the ocean, and a great exercise all in one activity!
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Margarita Adventures offers kayaking and zipline tours. Phone: (805) 438-3120 • 22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA
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Central Coast Kayaking: Phone (805) 773-3500 • 1879 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA
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Avila Beach Paddle Sports: Phone: (805) 704-6902 • 3915 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach CA
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PADDLE BOARDING: Not much into surfing or want to try something different? Give Paddle Boarding a try! You’ll get the same feel of being out in the open Ocean, but you’ll have a little more control! Enjoy! Available at Avila Beach and Morro Bay
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Avila Beach Paddlesports: Phone: (805) 704-6902 3915 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach CA
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Hudgen’s shop: 501 Embarcadero Road in Morro Bay Phone: (805) 395-0410
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Momemtum Paddle Sports: Phone: (805) 723-4009
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Pismo Beach Surf Shop: Phone: (805) 773-2089
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SURFING: Grab your surfboard and hit all the coastal beaches! (See page 12 for a list of local beaches)
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FISHING: Fan of fishing? The Avila/Pismo Pier, Big Sur, Shell Beach, Fishing Charter rentals in Morro Bay or Avila Beach, and The Big Falls Trails are a few of the many local places to fish on the Central Coast.
WHALE WATCHING: Morro Bay is the perfect place to go whale watching. • Sub Sea Tours & Kayaks: Phone (805) 772-9463
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Morro Bay Boat Charters: Phone: (805) 771-5500
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Virg’s Landing: Phone: (805) 772-1222
SURREY RENTALS: Grab a group and rent a surrey for some fun! Wheel Fun Rentals: Phone: (805) 773-0197 • 150 Hinds Ave. Pismo Beach CA • Wally’s Bicycle Works: Phone: (805) 544-4116 • 306 Higuera St. SLO, CA
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SCUBA DIVING: Stay Local when you Scuba! Morro Bay and Shell Beach are both Scuba locations near you! • SLO Ocean Current: 3121 S. Huguera, #B • Phone: (805) 544-7227
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BAY CRUISES: Feel like sailing out to sea with the convenience of a day trip and without having to book a cruise? Bay cruises are available!
• KITEBOARDING: Pismo Beach, Grover Beach and Oceano are the places to be if you want to get your Kiteboarding on!
Captain Stew’s Bay Cruise: Family Friendly! 571 Ebarcadero Morro Bay, CA • Phone: (806) 995-3019
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Sub Sea Tours & Kayaks: Family Friendly! For appointments call (805) 772- WIND (9463).
California Kiteboarding: 695 Price St. #103, Pismo Beach, CA • Phone (805) 295-6306
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Chablis Cruises: Champagne Brunch. For ticket information visit www.chabliscruises.com or call (800) 979-3370.
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FLYING KITES: The coastal breeze is perfect for kite flying, whether it’s on the beach or at our local parks!
PARASAILING: Shell Beach and Pismo Beach are both awesome locations for first-timers or pro Parasailers!
Surf The Sky Paragliding: Phone: (805) 440-3825 YACHTING: Taking the boat out has never been more beautiful; set out to sea at Avila Beach! For guidelines and schedules please refer to www.slyc.org.
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JET SKIS: What’s better than spending the day at one of many beautiful beaches along the coastline? A day out at sea on a jet ski!
Invert Sports: Lopez Lake, CA • For rentals at visit www.invertsports. com/lopez-lake
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SAILING: Join a yacht club or just bring your ship out to sail and enjoy the perfect coast weather.
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AVILA BEACH: Family-friendly, and pet-friendly! Enjoy the day at Avila with the beach, parks for the kids, shops, and eateries; it truly is the one stop shop for fun in the sun! Visit www.visitavilabeach.com for more information. CAYUCOS: “Where the Old West Meets the Ocean!” Walk,beach comb, build sandcastles, explore the tide pools, and hike—all in the beautiful little city of Cayucos! And for you water enthusiasts, feel free to surf, boogie board and kayak! (Dog-friendly beach). For more information visit www.cayucosbythesea.com.
MONTAÑA DE ORO: one of the largest state parks in California includes a beach, hiking and equestrian trails, and in the spring you can see the many golden wildflowers that have bloomed. For more information please visit www.slostateparks.com/montana_ de_oro MOONSTONE BEACH: A gorgeous stretch of coastline in the Cambria area where you will view waves crashing on the surf and see numerous sea lions basking on the rocks. Visit www.visitcambriaca. com for more information.
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MORRO STRAND: from Morro Rock north for miles this beach is so spacious that it almost seems like a private beach. Located in north Morro Bay along California State Route 1. PISMO BEACH: A beautiful beach with many activities to participate in, such as tennis, horseback riding, scuba diving, eating, shopping, bowling, and at the end of your busy day take stroll down the 1200 ft. Pismo Pier and enjoy the great central coast sunset! Visit www.pismobeach.org for a comprehensive list of events & locations.
PIRATES COVE: You can watch the cute seals on the rocks and relax without all the crowds...and bathing suits are optional here! For directions and more information about Pirates Cove, please visit www.avilabeachpier.com
SHELL BEACH: Kayakers love to launch from these gentle waters. Fish from the cliffs, sit on a park bench and look out at the expansive ocean, explore the sandy beaches and coves, or bring a picnic basket or your take-out sandwich to dine outdoors with sweeping views. *Shell Beach is an unincorporated city within Pismo Beach.
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COMMUNITY CENTERS:
Atascadero Senior Center 5905 East Mall, Atascadero, CA • (805) 466-4674 Cayucos Senior Citizen Center 200 South Ocean Ave. PO Box 134, Cayucos, CA • (805) 995-3543 Central Coast Senior Center 1580 Railroad Ave., Oceano, CA Heritage Ranch Senior Center Heritage Ranch Rd., Paso Robles, CA • (805) 238-0306 (public phone/library) Morro Bay Senior Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA Nipomo Area Senior Center 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo, CA • (805) 929-1615
Paso Robles Activity Center 270 Scott St., Paso Robles, CA • (805) 237-3880 Santa Margarita Senior Center 2210 “H” St. PO Box 507, Santa Margarita, CA • (805) 438-5854 San Luis Obispo Senior Center 1445 Santa Rosa St. San Luis Obispo, CA • (805) 781-7306 Senior Citizens’ Center 601 Twelfth St., San Miguel, CA • (805) 467-3445 Shandon Community Center 101 W. Centre St., Shandon, CA South Bay Community Center, Inc. 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA Templeton Community Services District 420 Crocker St. Templeton, CA
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LIONS CLUB: Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6 p.m. @ IHOP, 212 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. Our Mission: “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.”
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VETERANS’ HALL: 801 Grand Avenue, SLO. Our Mission: “To honor all veterans past and present with emphasis on those from the Central Coast who have served America in her military by recognizing their contributions and by maintaining a museum containing military artifacts, historical memorabilia, and a research library for the education and enjoyment of the public.”
Beverly’s Fabrics: Crafts, fabrics, & home décor. 876 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA • (805) 543-6433
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CROCHETING: Crocheting is great activity for all ages, so join in on the fun! Maybe even start your own club.
BINGO: Games are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Doors open at 5pm. Earlybirds start at 6pm. Bring a friend or family member!
Elks Lodge: 222 Elks Ln, SLO, CA • Phone: (805) 543-0322
SHUFFLE BOARD: Not only can you grab a bite to eat and listen to live music, but you can also go out and play some shuffleboard all at SLO Brew, located in the heart of downtown SLO.
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SENIOR DATING: Single and Ready to mingle? Speed dating has never been more fun for those 55+. Go online to www.events.sanluisobispo.com to check out the next time and date for a location near you!
QUILTING: Quilt at home or join SLO Quilters! It is a nonprofit, educational corporation whose mission is to promote quilting through education and fellowship go online to www.sloquilters.com for more info!
ANTIQUES: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Treasure hunt in The Village shopping center, located in Arroyo Grande.
The Village Shopping Center: E Branch St. 117 ½, Arroyo Grande, CA • (805) 473-2250
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ART GALLERIES: Interested in art? San Luis Obispo county offers 8 amazing art galleries; for more information log onto www.sanluisobispogalleries.com
DAY SPA: Pamper yourself at two of the Central Coats bests:
Bay Beauty Spa: Phone: (805) 772-5038 • Located at 1140 Front St, Morro Bay, CA Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort: 1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo Phone: (805) 595-7302
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RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEERING: From tutoring and mentoring students and renovating homes to planting community gardens and staffing museums, senior volunteers are the backbone of many non-profit organizations and community organizations, Join a local club RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). All you have to do is be 55+ Go online to www.rsvpcentralcoast.org for more information.
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BIRD WATCHING: Become one with nature. All of our state parks in the San Luis Obispo area offer a wide variety of birds such as sandy beach shorebirds, water birds and raptors.
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BREWERIES: Are you a beer connoisseur? Have a taste of some of the best beer in the Central Coast:
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Creekside Brewing: 1040 Broad St, San Luis Onispo, CA • Phone: (805) 542-9804
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Central Coast Brewery: 1422 Monterey St. B100, San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 7832739
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Cambria Beer Co.: 821 Cornwall St., Cambria, CA • Phone: (805) 203-5265
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SLO Brewing Co.: 1119 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 543-1843
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WINERIES:
Talley Vineyards: 3031 Lopez Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA • Phone: (805) 489-0446 Morovino: 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach • (805) 627-1443 • Morovino.com
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EATERIES: Enjoy a meal or treat at some of SLO’s most delicious locations:
Lolos Mexican Restaurant 2848 Main St, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-5686 Grill Hut 3118 Main St, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-2008 Dutchman’s Seafood House 701 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-2269 Off the Hook 833 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-1048 Giancarlos 810 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-9200 Grandmas Yogurt & Waffle Shop 307 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA 9805) 704-9866 Ceilas Garden Cafe 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA (805) 5285711 Nichols Pizza 1236 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA (805) 5340222 Sylvester’s Burgers 1099 Santa Ynes Ave, Los Osos, CA (805) 528-0779 Apple Farm- Restaurant, Hotel, Boutique 2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5442040 Café Roma 1020 Railroad Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 541-6800 Uppercrust 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 542-0400
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Plutos 1122 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 4393200 SloCo Pasty Co 1032 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5407278 Bliss Cafe 778 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5470108 Graduate Restuarant 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 541-0969 Mother’s Tavern 725 Higuera St, SLO, CA Phone (805) 541-8733 SLO Brewing Co. 1119 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5431843 Old San Luis Barbecue 670 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 2852473 Giant Grinder Shop 1901 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5436700 Nautical Bean 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd #150, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 543-3559 Froggies Cafe 3940 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 7864150 Fatoush 5 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 5431111
The Gardens of Avila 1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo, Ca (805) 595-7365 Del’s Pizzeria & Italian 401 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA (805) 7734438 Splash Café *Award Winning Clam Chowder 197 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA (805) 7734653 1491 Monterey St. SLO, CA Phone (805) 544-7567 893 Higuera St. SLO, CA Phone (805) 439-2990 SeaVenture Beachfront Resort & Restaurant 100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach, CA (800) 662-5545 Thai Talay 601 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA (805) 773-6162 Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill 1500 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA (805) 4813474 Rooster Creek Tavern *Bar and Grill 200 E Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA (805) 4892509 Creative Juices Restaurant & Lounge 874 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe (805) 2190518
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PAINTING CLASSES: Bring out the Picasso in you at one of the many Central Coast art classes. For more information about available classes visit: www.artbarslo.com & www.events.sanluisobispo.com. BILLIARDS: After a day on the beach come into Billiards for some pool fun. Located in downtown Pismo.
BOWLING: Continue the fun at Pismo Bowl—eat, drink, bowl, and be merry! Located in downtown Pismo.
THEATRES: For all you movie buffs, The Central Coast offers a few movie theatre options:
The Bay Theatre: 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA • Phone: (805) 772-244
Palm Theater: Indie films, older films. 817 Palm St, SLO, CA • Phone: (805) 541-5161
Downtown Centre Cinemas: 888 Marsh St, SLO, CA • Phone: (805) 546-8600
Fremont Theatre: 1025 Monterey St.., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 541-2141
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SHOPPING: Lookin’ to shop ‘til you drop? SHOP LOCAL!
Thyme & Chance 1001 Santa Ynez, Los Osos (805) 242-4263 Smoobage 591 Embarcadero, Morro Bay (805) 459-5751 Apropos 1022 Morro St, San Luis Obispo (805) 784-0664 Central Coast Surfboards 855 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo (805) 541-1129 Golfland Warehouse 3536 S Higuera St #204, San Luis Obispo (805) 544-4653
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Ralph & Duanes: 11:00am-2:00am • 108 W Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA
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Shell Beach Brew House: 11:00am-10:00pm • 1527 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA
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Mother’s Tavern: 11:00am-1:30am • 725 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA
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THRIFT STORE SHOPPING: Get a bang for your buck and thrift around the Central Coast
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Top Dog Coffee Bar 857 Main St, Morro Bay (805) 772-9225 12 N Ocean St, Ste 122, Cayucos (805) 900-5194 1750 El Camino Real, Grover Beach (805) 489-2550 Nautical Bean 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd #150, San Luis Obispo (805) 543-3559 Chocolate Sheep 201 E. Branch St. Arroyo Grande (805) 591-0166 Doc Burnsteins Ice Cream Lab 114 E. Branch ST Arroyo Grande 860 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo (805) 474-4068 Beach N Yogurt Beach-nYogurt 472 Front St, Avila Beach, CA (805) 439-2799 Teaberry Yogurt 847 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo (805) 439-0909 Froggie’s Cafe 3940 Broad St, San Luis Obispo (805) 786-4150
Grandmas Frozen Yogurt 307 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay (805) 704-9866 Village Bean 2320 Main St, Cambria (805) 927-0077 Sweet Alexis 2085 10th St. Los Osos, sweetalexis.com Geralds Chocolates 701 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA (805) 773-4695
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SUNSET DRIVE-IN: Bring friends, family, and snacks and enjoy one of the very last drive-ins left. Located at 255 Elks Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 544-4475. BUBBLEGUM ALLEY: A local tourist landmark in downtown SLO, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of a 15ft high and 70 ft. long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by. Located at 733.5 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA. HEARST CASTLE: A National and California Historical Landmark mansion located on the Central Coast of California. Located at 750 Hearst Castle, Rd., San Simeon, CA • Phone: (800) 444-4445.
MADONNA INN: A motel where each room is themed and became a landmark on the Central Coast of California which includes a restaurant and bakery (a must see). Located at 100 Madonna Rd, SLO, CA • Phone: (805) 543-3000.
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ELEPHANT SEALS: Watch the cute little guys in their natural habitat in San Simeon CA, Piedras Blancas Rookery. (805) 924-1628 PIEDRAS BLANCAS LIGHTHOUSE: Located at Point Piedras Blancas, about 5.5 miles west by northwest of San Simeon, California. Located at 15950 Cabrillo Hwy., San Simeon, CA. MORRO ROCK: a 581-foot volcanic plug located just offshore from Morro Bay, California is a must see! For more information please visit www.morro-bay.ca.us. MISSION DE TOLOSA: A Spanish mission founded in 1772. Located at 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 781-8220.
MORRO BAY SKATEBOARD MUSEUM: See the complete history of skateboarding—from the early 1930s to present day. Over 200 skateboards from all eras with rotating exhibits from extensive private collections. Go to mbskate.com to take a virtual tour.
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MISSION SAN MIGUEL: A Spanish mission in San Miguel. Located at 795 SLO Monterey Rd., San Miguel, CA.
POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE: Also known as the San Luis Obispo Light Station, this is the only surviving Prairie Victorian model lighthouse. For more information please visit www.sanluislighthouse.org. LIBRARIES: Who doesn’t love a good book? And while in the central coast it is perfect to snuggle up on the beach and enjoy a good read! For a full listing of locations please visit www.slolibrary.org. SOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Represents the areas of Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Nipomo, Halcyon, Edna Valley, Los Berros, Oso Flaco and Huasna in San Luis Obispo County, California. Located at 126 S Mason St., Arroyo Grande, CA • Phone: (805) 481-4126.
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JACK HOUSE & GARDENS: A community gem featuring docent-led tours and special events throughout the year. This charming site is ideal for weddings and special events. Located at 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 781-7308.
ARROYO GRANDE IOOF HALL: Formerly the meeting place for the International Order of Odd Fellows in 1985. For more information please visit www.southcountyhistory.org.
THE AH LOUIS STORE: Built in 1885, this building is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 800 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA.
HISTORY CENTER MUSEUM: Located in the former Carnegie Library, this museum traces the history of San Luis Obispo County from the era of the Chumash and Salinan Indians to present day. Located at 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 543-0638.
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SANTA MANUELA SCHOOL HOUSE: A local landmark which is completely restored to its original condition including the students chairs, chalkboards, maps, books, etc. For more information and directions to this location please visit www. arroyograndevillage.org. CASS HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Features five luxuriously appointed guest rooms and an intimate dining room that is open for dinner five nights a week, both of which are housed in the meticulously restored home of the town’s founder, Captain James Cass. Located at 222 N Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA • Phone : (805) 995-3669.
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PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR: Our Mission: “To serve the public with an array of commercial and recreational boating, fishing and coastal-related opportunities, while ensuring an environmentally responsible, safe, well-managed and financially sustainable harbor that preserves our marine heritage and character.� For more information please visit www.portsanluis.com.
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MORRO BAY NATURAL ESTUARY: Perfect for bird watching, Viewing Nature/ Wildlife and Bodies of Water. Located 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA • Phone: (805) 772-3834.
HISTORICAL FILIPINO LANDMARK: Filipinos landed in Morro Bay in 1587. Today a plaque sits in remembrance of that day, enjoy a little bit of history after a day in Morro Bay. Visit www.morro-bay.com/historical for more information.
BUTTERFLY GROVE: Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter so if your in the area of Pismo Beach, you wont want to miss this beauty
HERITAGE HOUSE: A past local families mansion- turned current day B&B. Located at 126 S Mason St., Arroyo Grande, CA • Phone: (805) 481-4126. The Monarch Butterfly Grove is located in the extreme southern end of the City of Pismo Beach just off Hwy 1. Phone: (805) 773-5301.
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d CAMPING: The central coast offers beautiful camp grounds around the area so come and stay a while! For a : full listing of available campgrounds go to www.slocountyparks.com.
n GEO-CACHING: If you are in the central coast, many loe cal caches will take you to a number of “must see” locao tions. A couple involve points of interest downtown, but most will introduce you to our best rural trails! Happy Caching! For more information about geo-caching visit www.geocaching.com. , LOPEZ LAKE/MUSTANG WATER SLIDES: “Camping u + waterslides = An awesome family vacation!” Located at Lopez Lake Rec. Area, Arroyo Grande, CA • Phone: (805) 489-8898. d o RAVINE WATERPARK: Family fun for everyone! Located at 2301 Airport Rd., Paso Robles, CA • (805) 237-8500. o
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PAINTBALL: Get in gear and paintball around the Central Coast. Check out Gladiator Paintball Park Located on the National Guard base. Phone: (805) 602-8629.
ARCHERY: Take Aim and Let Fly in the Central Coast! Visit www.slosa.org.
FARMERS MARKETS: The central coast offers a variety of Farmers Markets, the most popular is located in the heart of downtown SLO, every Thursday rain or shine, others are located on the Pismo and Avila Beach pier, Arroyo Grande, Los Osos (they include free local concerts in the summer). For a complete listing of times, dates, and locations please visit www.slocountyfarmers.org.
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FIRING RANGE: SLO offers an outdoor shooting range: SLO Sportsmen’s, 3272 Gilardi Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 541-3338
ZIP LINING: Margarita Adventures is the perfect place to Zip line. Tons of flying fun on the 1,800 Pinot Express Zipline! 22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA • Phone: (805) 438-3120. HANG GLIDING: Fly over the California Central Coast. Visit www.americanflightadventures.com for the ultimate adventures and activities guide or call (877) 976-0149 for more information.
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Skydive Pismo Beach: 201 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA • Phone: (805) 481-5867
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GOLFING: Locals most favorite past time sport, many beautiful golf courses around the area so join in on the fun.
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Avila Beach Gold Resort: 6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach, CA • Phone: (805) 595-4000
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Morro Bay Golf Course: 201 State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA • Phone: (805) 782-8060
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Dairy Creek Golf Course: 2990 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 471-6196
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Chalk Mountain Golf Course: 10000 El Bordo Road, Atascadero, CA • Phone: (805) 466-8848
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DISC GOLFING: also known as frisbee golf, is a flying disc game, as well as a precision and accuracy sport. (Go to Golfland Warehouse for your disc golf equipment: 3536 S Higuera St., #204, San Luis Obispo, CA • Phone: (805) 544-4653.)
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DOG PARKS: The central coast is known for its pet friendly environment, so bring your furry friends with you on vacation or for a day on the beach! (Left side of the Pismo Pier, between pier one and two in Avila). HIKING/BIKING/HORSEBACK TRAILS: Montaña De Oro is the most popular for these activities, however there are many more locations in the area. Located at Montaña De Oro State Park, 3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA • Phone (805) 772-7434. For a complete listing of trails visit www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com.
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BATTING CAGES: The Show offers Baseball and softball training and batting cages. Located at 219 Easy St. Suite B, Paso Robles, CA • Phone: (805) 234-0503. BICYCLING: You’ll see many people in the Central Coast choose to bike, weather it’s for fun or transportation find the perfect biking accessories locally!
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BIG FALLS TRAIL: Only a short hike to a secluded water oasis. Big Falls trail is nestled in the Santa Lucia mountains, near Lopez Lake. There you will find beautiful views, wildlife, swimming holes, waterfalls, cliff-jumping, trout fishing, as well as a 30 ft. natural water slide.
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SUMMER CAMPS: From sports to hobbies, The central coast loves to keep kids busy in the summer while still making it fun, we have tons to offer so go online for a full listing
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Mid State Fair: July 16-27
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Festival Mosaic: July 17-27
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CC Renaissance Festival: July 19-20
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Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival: September 13
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DON’T BE SIDELINED THIS SUMMER t’s summertime; what’s your pleasure? The central coast has no shortage of fun, outdoor activities this time of year. From surfing the waves, bocce ball at a local vineyard, frisbee on the beach, or running your first 5K. Are you able to do what you want to do? Or do you have to wait on the sidelines, while your family and friends have fun? How you feel influences your ability to participate in the vast array of sports and recreational activities that our area has to offer. At Spirit Winds Physical Therapy, we specialize in the mechanics of your
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body. Misalignment of a joint, muscular imbalances and lack of flexibility are all sources of pain that may prohibit you from participation in your favorite activity. Back pain is a common ailment that can sideline the most active of athletes. A FREE consultation at Spirit Winds Physical Therapy can properly assess the many structures of your body that influence your ability to move. Often times sources of pain may not be where the pain presents. So if you have been stretching your back and getting no
relief, it is possible that a misalignment in your foot or even a tight muscle in your hip is causing your pain. Once sources of your pain are identified, treatment focuses on three target areas: 1. Optimize
your alignment through use of manual therapy. Use of the therapist’s hands is an effective tool to gently manipulate and encourage structural alignment.
sequence. Often this sequence is off when you are injured. 3. Identify
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AMERICAN MADE FAVORITES! 5 Great Toys Made in the USA ooking to buy USA? Lesa Smith, owner of Whiz Kids Toys, is sharing her five favorite American made toys!
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We have LOTS of toys and books that are made in America. Check out our blog for more: www.whizkidsslo. blogspot.com. l Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. It’s made in America by adults with mental and physical disabilities, ALWAYS has great new colors coming out and sells like crazy! Children, and adults, of all ages and abilities simply LOVE Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty and can never have just one. Aaron is a very nice man, the whole putty team is simply amazing and it’s great to support our American Made products!
Snapo: I was excited when I first discovered Snapo and couldn›t wait for them to come
to retail market! Kids can learn colors, motor skills, logic, practice creativity and so much more with Snapo! Stacking, twisting, sliding, creation. Bigger ones for children 1+ and smaller ones for 3+ Plastic, Made in America and family owned! They also have great see through packaging so people can see what they are buying! Snapo really hit a home-run in our AmericanMade section!
Boogie Board: The boogie board is a tree-friendly alternative to memo pads and sticky notes. You’re your notes and
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READING ALOUD TO CHILDREN
new trend in education is arising here on the Central Coast, a resurgence of a practice that through the centuries has proven to provide children a well-rounded, experienceladen, and vocabulary-rich foundation from which to soar. Reading aloud. Yep, reading aloud is magical. Multiple studies have shown that reading aloud to children is superior to bouts of tutoring, batteries of assessments, and fortunes spent on extra help. The beauty of this trend is that it is available to anyone—and it is free. Reading aloud to your child—beginning as young as in-utero—has proven to
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is a precious gift: the gift of time together. Reading aloud slows the hands of the clock in a most appreciable way. Sharing reading time— brushing back stray curls as you read to your little one, enjoying your child watching you as you imagine together—creates new bonds and common references. Reading aloud knits lives together. I remember reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to my two 12-year-old girls. It was a Sunday morning and we were curled up on the couch, each girl with a drawing pad on her lap. The sound of their pencils sketching accompanied the beautiful language of the classic book. We were right
there with Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land, descending through the leagues that Jules Verne had laid before us over a century ago. It wasn’t until trembling fingers touched the steely surface of the cold beast that we realized the monster we had been searching for was neither a giant squid nor whale but a submarine. I smiled at my girls’ astonishment. I smiled because I had managed to freeze time for at least a little while. Cozy Faber is the development director of SLO Classical Academy, a school that integrates the practice of reading aloud from preschool through the eighth grade. l
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ANNOUNCING STEWARDSHIP TRAVEL— ECOTOURISM’S NEXT BIG STEP Make a Difference on Vacation in Wine Coast Country Along California’s Highway 1 Discovery Route. an Luis Obispo, CA— August 21, 2013— Launching throughout San Luis Obispo County, CA, the country’s first Stewardship Travel program heralds California’s next step in ecotravel. Stewardship Travel embodies ecotourism’s qualities of appreciation for place and culture, adventure, enjoyment and learning, but takes one step further by also providing clear opportunities to participate in regional conservation and preservation. Five years in development, the program provides curious, active, and caring travelers with a well-defined road map for fun and meaningful vacations in 10 destinations along Highway 1 of the Central California Coast including Ragged Point/San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos, unincorporated Morro Bay, Los Osos/Baywood Park, Avila Beach & Valley, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Oceano and Nipomo. “Stewardship Travel helps visitors make a difference on vacation,” says San Luis Obispo’s County Business Improvement District’s Stewardship Travel Director and seasoned adventurer Diane Strachan, a leader in outdoor, adventure travel and environmental education for the past 35 years. “It’s about having many opportunities to care, learn, and connect deeper while on vacation. This is tourism for the 21st century.” The brainchild of San Luis Obispo County’s Business Improvement District and
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spearheaded by Strachan, Stewardship Travel offers visitors to WineCoastCountry more than 70 carefully created activities and attractions to choose from. What makes this program different from, others is the fact that all these activities and adventures are linked with contribution and learning opportunities, ensuring travelers will connect with locals, nature and heritage while on vacation. The opportunities are as diverse as the visitors’ interests, such as enjoying free wine tasting with a heritage tour, engaging in citizen science near Hearst Castle, protecting coastal habitats with restoration trail days, planting seedlings in an Audubon preserve, enjoying naturalist-lead preservation hikes on a historical California ranch, participating in wildlife education and clean-up kayak tours, enjoying a California coastal light house preservation tour and a railroad history restoration day, joining in a farm to fork chef-led farmers market tour and estate lunch, and much more. A lighter touch than a high intensity volunteer vacation, WineCoastCountry’s Stewardship Travelers can pair a luxury spa visit with a brief beach clean-up, followed by wine tasting from a Steward-
ship Traveler vintner, fine dining and a donation to the Pacific Wildlife Care Foundation. A colorful activity map outlining Stewardship opportunities along the famous Highway 1 Discovery Route is available in Welcome Centers throughout California, as well as the many Hotels, Motels, B&B’s and Vacation Rentals in WineCoastCountry. For more information and to plan a Stewardship Travel adventure in any of the 10 destinations in WineCoastCountry, visit www.WineCoastCountry.com. Visitors to the site can also take a short quiz to find out if they are a Stewardship Traveler and subscribe to monthly news and special travel packages at: winecoastcountry. com/slo/the-winecoastcountry-stewardship-traveler/. About WineCoastCountry. com & the 101 Mile Highway 1 Discovery Route WineCoastCountry.com —10 destinations, 1 fantastic vacation—is the tourism organization for the coastal region of San Luis Obispo County, located midway from Los Angeles and San Francisco. From lush farmland to the sparkling Pacific Ocean, the area boasts vast stretches of white sandy beaches and picturesque rugged coast-
line, renowned wineries, the world famous Hearst Castle, bucolic farmland, wildlife, pristine forests, beautiful state parks and untouched natural beauty as far as the eye can see. Visitors can experience the best of “wine, coast and country” by touring the Highway 1 Discovery Route, a breathtaking 101 mile road trip that showcases 10 diverse artisan towns and seaside villages rich in character and history: Ragged Point/San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos, unincorporated Morro Bay, Los Osos/Baywood Park, Avila Beach & Valley, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Oceano, and Nipomo. The region offers visitors the next step in ecotourism through WineCoastCountry’s Stewardship Travel program where visitors can do good by caring for the region’s natural and cultural heritage when on vacation. More than 70 fun and meaningful Stewardship Travel activities are available from naturalist-lead preservation hikes, hands-on citizen science days, preserving California’s coastal Lighthouse and locomotive heritage, and supporting early California Mission settlement restoration. For information on how to make the most of your Central Coast vacation, visit WineCoastCountry.com. For the latest news on the area, check out our blog WineCoastCountry.com/slo, join us on Facebook facebook. com/WineCoastCountry and follow us on Twitter. l
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THE SHOW ball and softball technique to all ages without incurring a charge, as well as a facility that is the cheapest in the nation with top of the line equipment. “Business and perfecting business models that exist is my niche and what I do best, and I pride myself in making adjustments on needs that occur in the moment.” Says De Angelis. One of Nic’s greatest challenges is getting the public the Nic De Angelis, owner of The Show knowledge that they need to be here can you go to better athletes. “It is hard to brush up on your say there is a “challenging” baseball or soft- aspect but if there is a chalball skills? The only facility lenge, it would in the whole county is The have to be getShow. The Show located in ting the public to Paso Robles, offers batting stay training year cages and baseball/softball round.” Nic also works training. You can even pick up some new clothes and as a Regional Opgear while you improve your erations Manager based out of Ranswing. Nic De Angelis, owner of cho Cucamonga The Show, and his team have and rarely has been all over the world but down time but their roots are in SLO Coun- when he does he ty. Nic, his General Manager enjoys time spent John Iwasko, and his part- with his 6-yearner Jacob Fieguth all gradu- old son and comated from Morro Bay in High petes in Long School, and they still call this Drive golfing tournaments. place home. John enjoys Nic and The Show crew pride themselves on offering spending his time knowledge regarding base- playing the oc-
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casional golf round with his Dad as well as spending time at the beach looking for sasess. Jac is in the active military, based in Germany and serving in the Medical field. He spends his down time playing semi-pro slow pitch softball for a world ranked organization. Nic has found it important to give back to those that he encounters in his daily walk in society. “I have been blessed to have been given opportunity to succeed in life and have devoted myself to giving to those that need, or those that are less fortunate. The cage is definitely a highlight in my life because of the positive results that I see in the people that I/we happen to meet. The most important thing in my life that has shaped me to the person that I am today is having a child. Hav-
ing a child young and being able to live, work, and provide for him to the extent that I have now and will continue to do is what inspires me to continue to grow and perfect everything that I am associated with.” Stated De Angelis. Nic and his team wanted to provide a facility for kids, adults, and parents to come to in order to hang out and improve their core skills, as well as provide a place for everyone to enjoy and get fired up about. This facility is not the average hitting/ training facility that you usually see elsewhere, it is a facility built on friendships, family and providing a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy and be a part of. The Show is one of many more to come in the county as Nic plans to expand at the end of this year and beginning of next year. l
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