Awesome original Adobe with exposed brick along the San Luis Obispo Creek and next to the Mission…read moreSan Luis Obispo.

Overall, this was a wonderful experience…read more It was scary in the beginning because the waves were a little rough. We sat in the front and experienced "flying boat" - as in the boat was rocking so hard it left the water for a bit. Lesson learned for me - in choppy weather make sure to always ride in the back. The Captain was extremely knowledgeable and customer service was flawless. He knew the ocean very well. When he realized we were getting pretty nervous he made sure that the boat stayed in a position that limited the rocking. He kept checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. We saw whales, otters, birds, sea lions, and porpoises. It was amazing seeing them in the wild and they were beautiful. Make sure to dress in layers. It was cold in the beginning but warmer when we were heading back to the dock.

Astounding is not a big enough word to describe our experience with Avila Beach Whale Watching…read moreyesterday. We took the 10:15 AM tour and we found ourselves in the midst of a feeding pod of whales surrounded by a raft of sea lions and hundreds of sea birds. we followed them for about two hours. Captain Mark knew exactly how and where to find them. He is very knowledgeable and shared with us many interesting facts about sea life. It was a day filled with wonderment! Thank you Captain Mark!

An enlightening trip into the history of Pismo Beach…read more Visit the Website to book a tour of the Price Anniversary House. www.friendsofpricehouse.com

This off-the-beaten path local historic little park &…read morehistorical preserve, is likely not to be of much interest to any, but us locals. In general, the restored houses & the interesting stuff, is not open to the public, except on special occasions. I am a donor & supporter and even I often get forgotten for email invites. Since I am a relatively new local & was not born & raised here, my enthusiasm is not as great as those who can trace their ancestry back to Price's time. Awhile back, when I first donated, I went to check the place out. I found some hardy volunteers struggling with cutting grass & dealing with a water leak. I helped as best as I could, until a kind police officer used quite a bit of muscle to fully close a shut off main. After that ordeal, the caretaker was kind enough to give me a brief, but nice little tour of the inside of the Price house. While volunteers did an amazing job of restoration, some stuff was not original. The history of Price house can be found on the internet, if you are curious. As for the park area itself, it is pleasant enough, but rather raw & undeveloped. There is really not much to do nor see...especially for kids. I do appreciate the place for it's history & it still being sort of a serene oasis among the ugly developments. I have also found it to be a nice spot for some wildflower pics when in season. I think that it is a nobel endeavor & they do on-line donations if you are kind enough.

Such a happy place to be! We signed up for the cheese workshop which was fun, informative and even…read moreincluded milking a goat! But the real highlight was the farm tour that went along with it. The animals were all clearly well cared for and loved, and interacting with them and learning about their personalities and quirks was wonderful. It was definitely a hands-on experience as the animals were very friendly, social and enjoyed taking treats. Tina was a lovely hostess and seemed to truly take pleasure in introducing her animal family to others. The goat milk soaps and lotions were super too. A perfect outing for our girls' weekend.

I went to the giving tree for open farm days and loved getting a tour of the animals and being…read moreloved on by all the goats. I'm hoping to eventually take one of her cheese making courses. Also, the goat milk lotions are amazing!

Central Coast Gondola / Gianetta & Stefano Anastasia are THE VERY BEST!! Such a Fantastic…read moreexperience... the attention to detail, wonderful communication, great personalities, delightful time on the bay, delicious and top quality food, and all around warm/kind/romantic atmosphere! From 1 to 10... TRULY an ELEVEN!! We can't wait to have another special occasion to bring us back.

Where do I start? The gondola itself it intricate and gorgeous. We got a history of it and…read morethoroughly enjoyed learning about it. The gondola was nicely furnished with pillows to make us comfy and it was a truly romantic experience. Stefano stopped halfway on the bay to serenade us and it was so heartwarming, especially the authentic Italian ukulele songs. I accidentally found his company on the internet and it def charmed us. We will be back and recommend for sure!

I brought my fiancée to Paso Robles for the animals (not the wine) to celebrate her 30th birthday…read more This was 100% the best animal experience we've ever had. Spoiler-wise - I was very happy that I did not read too many reviews prior to our visit. The surprise of meeting each animal was a delight, and probably would not have been as joyful if I knew what to expect or was expecting to meet a specific animal that was not part of the tour. Don't read further if you'd like to have a similar experience as us! *** We arrived early and were immediately greeted by Lisa, an animal caretaker veteran who runs the rescue with her husband. I obviously did not do enough research because I expected more guests, but quickly realized that it was just our small group of 2. Lisa purposely keep tours to a smaller group to reduce stress to the animals. Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and clearly passionate about her work. She made us feel comfortable right away, and tailors the tour based off her observations of us, the guests. We interacted with owls, a hawk, river otters, a talking raven, teenage capybaras, an elder spider monkey, a sloth, a laughing kookaburra, an armadillo, a ruffled lemur, and many more critters! Each animal interacted with us on their own accord. She never forced an animal to do something they did not want to. After the tour, she welcomed us to explore the facilities and we saw some warthogs, eagles, and a fennec fox. All I can say is that the price was worth it! My childhood dreams of being a zookeeper fulfilled.

The Best Birthday Gift Ever (Sorry, Wrapped Presents!)…read more Forget fancy dinners or gift cards -- my daughter wanted a trip to Conservation Ambassadors - Zoo to You, rather than traditional presents and wow... best birthday idea ever! From the start, Lisa welcomed us like old friends. She's warm, funny, and clearly in love with every creature there -- and by the end, we were too. We hand-fed a two-toed sloth, played ball with an armadillo, fed and snuggled capybaras, hung out with a lemur who could've starred in a movie, and met kangaroos, otters, and birds of prey. Each one had its own personality -- and honestly, they all stole our hearts. The best part? No crowds, no long lines, no "hurry up and move along." Just real moments with amazing animals who seemed to enjoy meeting us as much as we loved meeting them. And knowing that our visit helps fund their care and future rescues makes it even better. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, feel-good, unforgettable experience -- this is it. Worth every penny and then some!

Yikes, this is an expensive tour but it is a rarity to see a period house with most of the original…read moreoccupants furnishings etc. The tours are docent led and very informative. If you like these types of tours, this one is quite worth it.

I came here for an event today so really my review is tailored more towards the events that Casa is…read moreholding but also to acknowledge the fabulous grounds and building though I admit I don't have full context for the history or background. I would definitely come back here to learn about the house and to take the guided tour. This wasn't the purpose for me coming today but the gentleman who works here noted that it's a great tour and I know friends who have enjoyed learning about the family and the history of the house, getting a deeper dive of information. I came here with some friends for their first hosted event Sound Bath. A wellness day if you will. From start to finish everything was very organized and thoughtful. The staff hosting the event and the spiritual wellness guide and sound healer was wonderful. Everyone was nice and you felt welcomed. Not pretentious and just very positive and good vibes. We had a nice group and everyone was respectful and on time for the sound bath so it went off without issue. It was a relaxing experience and the grounds were very nice to hold this outdoor event. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, we found an area with shade, very nice. Very faint sounds of cars in the distance here and there which wasn't ideal but out of their control and once things settled in you really couldn't hear much external noise. After the relaxing sound bath we were offered tea and light pastry snacks. I opted for a water and began exploring the grounds instead of partaking in the refreshments. The grounds are lush and lovely, very zen. Loved the beautiful trees and walkways with small fountains and running water. It was green and pretty all around from the recent rains. Definitely a great location for events and to learn a little SB history. I will definitely do my research and come back again soon.

My husband and I picked Solvang for our Memorial's day weekend and we wanna try a tour that doesn't…read moretake too long and this Pedicab Tours are the right decisions! Our tour guide were awesome and gave us an awesome tour,It was so relax and chilled riding with him.The end of the tour he drop us off for wine testing and it was awesome end. If this is your first time visit Solvang or you wanna do a tour,I highly recommended this one.

My wife and I went on this tour for our anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful! We got extra…read morelucky and had two tour guides, one on another bike, as she was still learning the route. John and his daughter Ashanti (the two tour guides) were amazing. They were both extremely friendly, knowledgable, and really set us up for a great rest of our anniversary. They pointed out things that we never would have noticed had we not gone on this tour, and warned us that most things close pretty early in solvang which helped us plan our trip better as well. I can not recommend this tour enough.

A little flight museum here in Santa Maria. Technically I believe this place is free but they…read morekindly ask for donations ($6 per person) if you can. They also accept credit card if you don't have cash. Museum itself, it's small but good. Easily can be done in 30 minute to an hour. There are 3ish sections and one being outdoors. You get to see real old airplanes outside and also in the hangar. There is a 3rd room after the outside section that could be missed so definitely make sure you look at everything. Overall it's good for what it is.

It's not a huge space, but the amount of airplanes and history they fit in here is absolutely…read morestunning! They do not charge a set admission, by donation only. I would challenge you to count the numbers of airplanes inside the hanger, because I counted more than 50.

Came here on a Monday morning of all days, during the Veteran's Day holiday weekend, when they had…read moreopened. The grounds here are very quaint, with a nice entryway of olive trees and a fountain. The concrete and modernish building and its outside patios are very cleanly kept. We sat outside at comfortable seating with some shade from trees. Our server was welcoming and friendly. She also was accommodating for one in our party who wasn't a Pinot fan. Their main wines consisted of Chardonnay and Pinot, with a few offsite vineyards used for Cabernet Sauvignon. I enjoyed their wines, though found them a bit pricy, even comparing to the more pricier Napa region that we more often frequent. That said, we came away with a few bottles. Being more local to Napa, we prob trended toward the more robust reds (charlatans!), so definitely liked the Akubra which was a bit off menu. Still, as a novice Pinot person and more of a reds guy, I still enjoyed their chard and Pinot enough to have them hold their own. We were recommended the place from a local, and didn't get a chance to hit many of the Edna Valley wineries on this particular trip, but felt satisfied in visiting this one before we set out for lunch. Worth a visit!

Our visit to Biddle Ranch could have easily earned a five star review. The venue is nice and the…read morewine was pretty good. Why 3 stars instead of 5 or even 4? Service! Our group have easily visited 250+ wineries and many of those we visited several times. We easily qualify as experts in the area of wine tasting. Based on our visit to Biddle Ranch as well as reviews I read the venue does not put an emphasis on hospitality. Our server (not educator) was nice but she seems to not care. Not care about selling wine, promoting or educating us about their wine and frankly or likes or dislikes. This behavior was repeated with other customers she was serving that day. If we are having a great time we reciprocate with numerous wine purchases and a generous tip. We only purchased the minimum to wave our tasting fees and could only justify the very minimum of gratuity. I truly hope management reads this post and invests time in better training their employees. We are in the area often and would love to have a spot to sip some wine before dinner. Based on this visit, I don't think so!