Cute, furry, and playful, Southern Sea Otters make their homes just offshore along the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1. Sea otters are native to the north Pacific Ocean, with Monterey Bay, Big Sur, and the Central Coast as hubs of activity. They are friendly, and often stay close to shore to raise their young. …
The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery lets visitors see elephant seals up close and in their element. Find these magnificent marine mammals on the beach, just off Highway 1, along a beautiful stretch of coastline. The rookery is easily accessible, free, and open to the public, year-round. What: Elephant Seal ViewingWhen: Year-round, best times are late January, …
Be outside during dawn, dusk and incoming tidesBirds, fish and mammals are active during these times. Look for churning water surfaces, diving birds, shiny dolphin backs, seals and otters in bays and on open water. Listen for songbirds singing in bushes and trees, especially during spring and early summer. For More Tips Click Here!
When it comes to whale watching, the Central Coast boasts an embarrassment of riches, especially along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Here, whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals and seabirds play within full view of the shoreline. To make the most of wildlife viewing, the Whale Trail organization has identified the best whale watching spots on …
McPhee’s Grill reopens for in-person dining in November, while the new McPhee’s Canteen and Quality Meats in Paso Robles is sure to satisfy customers with quality quick service meals. McPhee’s Canteen and Quality Meats will operate in the same location as the Tin Canteen in Tin City, and is currently doing pop up services on …
If you’re like many San Franciscans, you probably missed your vacation this summer. Weary from the steady stream of closures? Stir-crazy from staying inside for months on end? Don’t ignore that urge to escape any longer. Paso Robles, California’s wine country – with beautiful beaches just 30 minutes away – is just a short road …
Big City Got You Feelin’ Stir Crazy? Visit Paso, SF report says. Read More »
On September 1, The Alchemists’ Garden, the newest bar and restaurant in Paso Robles, will celebrate its grand opening. Unlike anything else on the Central Coast, The Alchemists’ Garden is a cocktail-focused restaurant. They are offering innovative botanical cocktails and a globally focused food menu served late into the night. It is located downtown in …
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–Vino Vargas, one of Paso Robles’ sparkling wine producers, harvested chardonnay to be used in its Paso Doble blanc-de-blanc sparkling wine this week. Because grapes for sparkling wine are picked with about seven degrees less of sugar and higher acidity, their harvest comes earlier than grapes picked for regular still wines. The 2020 harvest came 10 …
Grapes for Sparkling Wine Kick Off Harvest in Paso Robles! Read More »
–The editors of Wine Enthusiast magazine, one of the world’s foremost authorities on wine, recently rated cabernet and Bordeaux wines from around the world. A few Paso Robles wines earned top marks in their review. “From traditional French examples and iconic Bordeaux estates to New World cult classics that hail from Napa, Australia and beyond, …
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