Walking the grounds at Hearst Castle…

There is so much to see at Hearst Castle that it takes a few trips to take it all in… just walking the grounds presents sculptures and statues from so many eras… some authentic, some reproductions, all fantastic…

 www.hearstcastle.org

Piedras Blancas lighthouse beckons...

Piedras Blancas Light Station has a lot more to offer than its historical tour of this charming lighthouse... it's also a sanctuary for all sorts of wildlife, sea life, natural wonders and spectacular views... and of course the namesake white rocks...

Tours Monday thru Saturday all summer long...

One of only three tall lighthouses built

on the California coast...

Original Fresnel lens on display

in nearby Cambria...

Elephant seals, sea lions, otters, dolphin and whales

are always in abundance...

Walk the expansive grounds to discover

native plants and wildlife...

www.piedrasblancas.org

Sweet & sea salty...

A  perfect bite of sweet and salty, these amazingly delicious cookies are baked fresh daily at the Brown Butter Cookie Company in Cayucos...

...the smell of fresh baked cookies

mixes with the ocean breeze

...fresh right out of the oven or shipped anywhere

...new flavors to try

...the perfect gift

...the latest flavor has fresh orange, 

lemon zest and a little cayenne 

to spice things up

...which is your favorite?

try the sampler and find out!

www.brownbuttercookies.com

June not gloomy at Morro Bay...

The morning fog burns off to reveal Morro Rock and a beautiful day at the bay...

...all fogged in just moments before

...a warm sandy beach at the base of the rock

...sweet half blind and deaf pup Kona having a great time

...kayakers and dog Louis braving the wind

...too windy for paddle boarding

...too chilly for kayak rentals

...and one happy otter in the water

Horseback rides from sea to vines...

Outback Trail Rides offers an adventurous ride through the central coast's more spectacular scenery...

Friendly quarter horses and paints will take you up through cattle ranch lands just south of Cambria, culminating in a 360-view of the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills of the working ranches...

And in Paso Robles, Outback is now offering year-round trail rides through the vineyards at both Cass and Pomar Junction wineries, followed by complimentary wine tasting...

Owner Mick Harper hails from Down Under... 

www.outbacktrailrides.com
www.casswines.com
www.pomarjunction.com

Roadside produce at Stranded Market...

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, a nutty treat from a favorite roadside produce stand...

These mini avocados are packed with flavor at 10 for $1, and the generous folks at The Stranded Market in the seaside village of La Conchita are apt to throw in another dozen or so just because...

A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of cayenne paper and these bit-size treats are the perfect compliment to an afternoon beer on the deck...

The Stranded Market is open daily from 9-6
www.laconchita.net

Exotic succulents at Grow...

Rare & unusual succulents and inspired local pottery combine to make this more gallery than nursery...  Located at the back of The Garden Shed collective in Cambria, with views of the forest all around...

Nick Wilkenson has created an artful oasis in his unique store...

 www.grownursery.com
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