Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is full of treasures untold. Every year millions of visitors come from around the world to experience beautiful beaches, long stretches of shoreline and jaw-dropping mountain ranges. The people are friendly and the diversity from North County to South County is immense.

San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County is a world-class destination with an endless array of things to see and do. The city of San Luis Obispo has been called the happiest place on earth. And the reasons are plenty. The county is home to a handful of cities and each of them are fantastic places to wine, dine and explore.

Monterey County

Monterey County is an area full of history and pristine nature, in addition to its renowned food and wine scene. Millions of visitors come from around the world, to this historic and rugged coastline, for its beautiful bay, unique beaches and jaw-dropping landscape.

Santa Barbara County

Miss Daisy’s Consignment and Auction House

On a typically beautiful Santa Barbara morning, with birds singing, blooming bougainvillea, and the smell of fresh coffee, going for a walk seemed like a great idea. I made my…

Beauty and Talent on the Central Coast

Does anyone else feel like they are stuck in slow motion? Over the past few months, for levity’s sake, let’s call it a “staycation,” many of us have slowed our pace from hare to…

Featured Winemaker: Barbieri Wine Company

Vinum Est Datum “Wine is a Privilege” Paolo Barbieri Barbieri Wine Company was founded in 2005 by Master Sommelier Paolo Barbieri. Paolo is from Rome and left Italy at age…

San Luis Obispo County

The Central Coast Aquarium

Did you know that there is an aquarium here in our very own Avila Beach? The Central Coast Aquarium (CCA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate community…

Brunching at Piadina

How many times have you said, “I never win anything?” I say that all the time. It doesn’t stop me from entering all the Instagram contests, but I honestly never…

Sand, Seafood and Sunsets In Avila Bay

Avila is my happy place. It is my favorite city on the California Central Coast, for a long walk on the golden sand, delicious seafood and spectacular sunsets. Most importantly,…