Taking the train from Los Angeles’ Union Station to Paso Robles was the start of a glorious getaway to wine country in California’s Central Coast, located midway between the City of Angels and San Francisco. I had decided to nix a four-hour road trip by car and instead purchased a ticket to ride Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, […]
The joys of the coastal small town along California’s coast cannot be overrated. Quaint inns, coffee houses, amazing restaurants, surf shops, herb stores, bakeries, and jewelry and art galleries abound along the entire ocean-line of the West Coast. Add lovely, mild summer weather and “coastal paradise” is not too strong a phrase.
A visit to Paso Robles, which is a little more than three hours from San Francisco, reaps huge rewards: gorgeous vistas, verdant hillsides, delicious wines, farm fresh ingredients, and terrific people.
The assignment was to eat, drink, and document the highly anticipated Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast. It had been on my bucket list, and I’m proud to have checked it off. Four days to taste the plentiful bounty that California’s Central Coast has to offer. My adventure pass began by checking into my hotel, which […]
Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast is a foodie and wine lover’s four-day parade that allows a full experience in culinary adventures with a two-day Main Event at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. The event highlighted winemakers and celebrity chefs and was an exciting getaway for this jet setter. The ranch was completely covered with tents […]
I am speeding along the breathtakingly beautiful Central Coast of California on my way to Arroyo Grande to discover wine. The Arroyo Grande AVA is comprised of six wineries and lots of grape growers. It is one of the coolest AVA’s growing primarily Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel. As a wine region, it flies […]
Once a year, about half an hour north of San Luis Obispo, the city of Paso Robles holds an Olive Festival in the Paso Robles Downtown Park. This year, on August 17, residents and visitors celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Olive Festival with free olive oil ice cream; olive, vinegar, and olive oil tastings; […]
Within the rolling hills near San Luis Obispo lie the Old Edna Townsite, the Suite Edna Guest House, and the DeSolina House. When entering one of the cottages, properly named the DeSolina House, my to-do list drifted away and I became present. The two-acre, 100-year-old townsite was a drop of much-needed calmness and serenity.
I made a great discovery in downtown San Luis Obispo just minutes from shopping and beaches. I had just wrapped up a four-day photography shoot and press tour in the area and looked forward to some rest and recuperation at Petit Soleil Bed & Breakfast.
The last day of my incredible dog-friendly media tour began with breakfast in bed at the Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. I enjoyed a stroll on the beach with my dog, Lilly, before meeting with the rest of the group to head over to Paso Robles for a special wine tasting at Ecluse Winery.