The person running the office was SO helpful and knowledgeable! Told us things we didn't even…read morethink of asking about and shared some places to see that we have never heard of before.

Super cute town I stopped at night to take a break driving from Monterey to Los Angeles…read more Unfortunately no stores were open. If I was to ever drive again I would stopover for the night.

Paso Chamber is very helpful in supporting my Digital Agency. Gina the president & Jeff the…read moremembership coordinator are organized and interested in our local businesses. Thank You

Stopped in to the Chamber Visitor's Center before spending a couple days in Paso. We were greeted…read morewarmly by Calle- she was fabulous and fun and a font of knowledge. Sent us to just the right places based on our interests (in our case, live music, rhone-style blends, and sparkling wines)! She had all the right maps, and 2 for 1 coupons for tastings at several wineries. Her positive attitude and warm greeting made just the right start to a fun time in Paso Robles! Great job!

I had not visited the park since I was 11 years old but I wanted my teenager to experience its…read morebeauty. She brought her camera and we were treated to a fun tour on a beautiful day. Our tour guide was an engaging storyteller and helped us imagine what life might have been like during the castle's heydey. The views are exquisite and that includes the architecture and artwork indoors. As documented in previous posts, the bathrooms are under renovation so you have to use porta potties outside the center. You cannot bring any food or drink on the bus or walking tour other than bottled water so be prepared to eat before or after your visit. My daughter was so impressed she would like to return for different tours.

I can easily say this castle was one of the most beautiful castles I have ever seen. Everything was…read moreamazing, pool, architecture and decoration. People in visitor center were very nice and friendly. They were very helpful in explaining how the tours work and what to expect. This castle has a gift shop too. Store employees were very nice and friendly. They have really nice merchandises to purchase and take home as souvenirs. I would highly recommend visiting the pool and taking pictures. It is very beautiful and out of this world. I agree with other reviewers California State has to do better job in providing restroom to the visitors. Parking is free and there is plenty of parking spaces.

Very fun experience playing at the dunes! Took my 2 dirt bikes and also rented ATVs with my…read morefriends. SUPER affordable camping prices. Would recommend to people who's okay with camping in the car/RV that don't mind the sandy inconvenience. 4WD/AWD and basic low traction driving knowledge is necessary to get to the camp areas. Ocean view is nice to wake up to and the sound of the waves is super relaxing.

This is near Pismo Beach and it can be an adventure. You are allowed to actually drive onto the…read morebeach and park your vehicle so that you are closer to the ocean. We had done this before, and we watched a couple cars get stuck in the sand which we really wanted to avoid. This time either the tide has washed out some of the sand or it have been compacted down by the beach services because there no patches of heavy sand that prevented us from driving the full length of the beach. We then came back near the entranced and parked and sat in the back watching the ocean. Unlike the last time, we left before sunset. But overall the experience was great.

La Purísima Mission State Historic Park in Lompoc is one of the most fascinating and immersive…read moredestinations you can visit. It is the most fully restored of all 21 California missions. Established as the 11th mission in the chain, it is by far one of my top favorites, probably second to Santa Barbara, really! It's absolutely beautiful, as you will soon read. It was actually destroyed by an earthquake in 1812 and was rebuilt at its current location. Today, you can explore over 20 reconstructed buildings, including the church, workshops, living quarters, and blacksmith shop, that reflect the daily life of both the people who lived and worked here. The park is open almost every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, and it's perfect for both self-guided and docent-led tours. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM and provides helpful information and exhibits to get you started. I highly recommend a docent-led tour, the docents are so incredibly knowledgeable, and there's so much to learn about this historic site. On Demonstration Days, which take place several times a year, the mission hosts hands-on living history events, including blacksmithing, weaving, and candle-making. I look forward to visiting during Demonstration Days. I seriously can't wait to get back here. The grounds are large, rural, and so peaceful. There's a nearly three-mile trail loop. Parking is $6 per vehicle and $5 for seniors. I saw several dogs, but it does get very hot, and they are only allowed on the designated trails, not in the buildings, for obvious reasons. There are tons of animals, too. There were horses, steers, chickens, and more. Do not miss La Tienda, the mission's gift shop, where you can pick up local crafts, mission-themed books, and souvenirs. The local crafts are beautiful. I highly recommend this site for a half- or full-day visit! Make sure to set aside enough time for this beautiful gem. The drive alone is so beautiful and serene.

I came to this park to do some hiking and there are many trails. I would be careful because I am…read morepretty sure I heard rattle snacks in the distance though the trail path is very large you probably won't find any unless you go off the path. I recommend checking out the visitor center before doing the trails because you can get good information as well as all the different trails in the given map. Parking - I paid $6 to park on their private lot. The money goes to help them maintain the state park but if you don't want to pay I saw many people parking right outside on the street across and walking down.

What a wonderful first impression of the lovely city of Santa Barbara! We stumbled in here after…read moregetting off the Amtrak train, looking for recommendations for kid-friendly eats, and we left with a wonderful list of places we try. The staff here are super friendly, just people wanting to help other people. Shoutout to Ruairi, the awesome Irish, who really helped us lay out the food land during our visit. We visited most of the food spots that he recommended and had a wonderful foodie experience - we found our new favorite pizza spot! The store is clean, quaint, and a lovely visit. Will recommend tourists to pop in for a quick visit just to make sure you have all your t's crossed off :)

Loved the new Visitor Center. Opened daily, perfect location on State Street, close to the Funk…read moreZone and the Wharf. It is new, welcoming, the staff was nice, chatty, hospitable. They sell nice merchandise, for a souvenir or if you forgot to bring a hat or some sun screen. Lots of maps, brochures, nice local magazines. You can get tips and ideas from the folks working here, can ask for any info you need. They also have big, nice, clean restrooms with beautiful tiles. We needed a place to rest and apply some sun protective lotion and this place was perfect! They also have a sofa, pretty comfy if you need to relax, look at a map, etc. Great resource, helpful, nice addition to the area!

This is the perfect place to stop when you arrive in the "Danish Capital of America". The Solvang…read moreVisitors Information Center has all the brochures and literature you'll need to enjoy everything that Solvang and the surrounding areas has to offer. The friendly, courteous, informative staff will answer all your questions about what to do or see. There are many boutiques (my wife likes to spend $$$ in them), specialty shops, restaurants, Danish bakeries, more than a dozen wine tasting rooms, all within walking distance. Many museums and motels to spend a night. Solvang is the perfect getaway almost year round.

Small little building that has maps and 2 for 1 coupons for the wine bars…read more They have a decent sized free public parking lot here. There is also a restroom building in this lot too. Great starting point for your Solvang adventure.

My boyfriend and I discovered this quaint outdoor Santa Barbara Visitor's Center since it was down…read morenear the Saturday Fisherman Market area. It is located on the 4th floor and it claims to have one of the most stunning views of the city. Despite being a quick visit, I really enjoyed the conversation we had with the kind volunteer working here. We got a useful map of the city that came with coupons along its' edges. There were also a lot of brochures and information on the city activities for tourists. Super helpful. This is one of many visitor centers in the city. We were lucky to enjoy their balcony that was pier facing for a quick moment alone before other travelers came in. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely a memorable part of our trip.

Just go to the 4th floor! Such a beautiful view with a…read moreprivate feel like balcony. Friendly staff and good info/knowledge about the area Recommend all around .

The otters are absolutely cute. They are best viewed in T pier but can also be seen along the rest…read moreof the pier.

We came to check out the Black Hill Trail!…read more Parking lot is limited, but it's a great out and back trail. We took the exercise loop and went up black hill trail, and then took grove trail on the way back and linked back to exercise trail -back to parking lot. Bring hat and water- the trail is partially shady but gets really hot. Some breeze, great views up top! Caution: there's a lot of poison ivy lining the path- don't advise small children or pets on the trail.

Montana de Oro State Park has so many fun trails I hardly know which to review. Valencia Peak is…read morethe second tallest in the park and a great hike for the views of the surrounding area. This weekend was a warm one and for this hike, that meant an early start as you are exposed nearly the full time. We did a sort of loop though, so we came down through relatively shady trails and had a great time. The sign marking the peak is not at the peak, fyi. If you get that far, the picnic table at the top is just a short bit further.

One of my all-time favorite hikes to do in SLO county! I would consider this medium difficulty and…read moreif you plan to go all the way to the top, the hike in total is right around 4.5 miles, up and back down. Doing this hike in Springtime is my favorite as the weather is absolutely perfect, and there are so many wildflowers on the trail to enjoy as you go up. Most recently I went on this hike with a friend and we spotted a number of orange poppies as well as a large variety of other flowers of all different colors. It was magnificent. When you make it to the top, the views are just breathtaking with obstructed ocean views in front of you! To your right you can see the entire town of Morro Bay and Morro Rock; great for some amazing photos! It is relatively windy once you reach the top but thankfully there's a nice little bench you can sit at. One thing to note is this hike is NOT dog friendly, so unfortunately, I had to leave my fur babies behind. Overall though, one of my favorite hikes - highly recommend!! I will keep coming back again and again!