The 61st Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival

Come celebrate with Pismo Beach, once called "The Clam Capital of the World" at our 61st Annual Clam Festival.

The parade on Saturday morning kicks off this annual event. What follows is what has brought both residences and visitors back year after year. Local restaraunts take the Chowder Cook-Off Title almost as serious as a politcal race. You must taste and cast your vote, otherwise you might feel left out!

Every year hundreds of vendors come to display things like paintings, carvings, pictures, T-shirts, jewelry and much much more. What's a festival without carnie food? Come hungry so you can try all the delicious varieties. BBQ, cotton candy, shaved ice, numerous strawberry deserts and every fluid you could imagine to wash it down with too!

Musicians from all over the United States submit demos and request to play live at this popular two day event. Check back later to see who's coming! If you know a great musician be sure to pass this event on to them!

Don't leave the kids at home! Our annual Kids Clam Dig could net your kid (12 and under) a $100 bucks! We bury 100 numbered clams in an area 30' x 100'. Every numbered clam discovered will win a prize! The clam numbered 100 wins the $100 bill. 


And while you celebrate, be sure to stay at Valentina Luxurious Villas- Pismo's newest(and greenest) luxury resort.


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Oktoberfest in Pismo Beach

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Pismo Beach!

Old Vienna Restaurant in Pismo Beach recreates the fun, food and celebration of a good old fashioned Oktoberfest—with a few special Old Vienna twists! Prepare for authentic food, music, singing, dancing and (of course!) Oktoberfest beers. The spirit of hospitality and good cheer are contagious during Oktoberfest, so don’t hesitate to sit with persons previously unknown. We also have drawings for prizes including gift certificates, beer glasses and special Oktoberfest memorabilia. Spontaneous contests may break out, so be ready to witness coaster-flipping or finger wrestling.

And, while you are in Pismo Beach, be sure to stay at Valentina Luxury Villas, located less than two miles from Old Vienna.

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City to the Sea Half Marathon is October 11!

Point to point this course starts in quaint downtown San Luis Obispo and heads south, continuing on beautiful country roads to picturesque Shell Beach Road. The last two miles are slightly downhill with a stunning ocean view. The race finishes in Pismo Beach at Dinosaur Caves Park. The course has very slight inclines and runs only a few feet downhill to sea level. Average high temperature in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach during late October is 75 degrees. No pets or stroller/joggers allowed on the 1/2 marathon course.

5K Health Walk:
The 5k health walk course is an out and back paved course starting at Dinosaur Caves and following the 1/2 marathon course out and back from the finish. No pets allowed on the course, however, baby stroller/joggers are permitted (5k only).

Important Information:
6:30-7:30am – Race Day Registration
8:00am – RACE START
Half marathon starts from Higuera and Osos St.
5K walk starts from Dinosaur Cave Park
9:30am – Post Race Breakfast at Dinosaur Caves Park.

For more information, please call 805-546-3100 ext. 2716


And to refresh, come stay with us at Valentina Luxurious Villas in Pismo Beach!

The 72nd Annual Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival in Arroyo Grande, just south of Pismo Beach, is back and better than ever for its 72nd year, taking place Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26!

The Festival is much more than just a parade and fair, it is a celebration of community and of our heritage.  With tons of free entertainment, activities, contests and displays for young and old, the hands of time are turned back to simpler days.  The Festival begins, Friday Sept., 25^th from 4pm to 9pm.  In Olohan Alley in the Heart of the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande come enjoy contests, entertainment and craft booths until 9pm.  A free outdoor movie, the Chicken Run will be shown at Heritage Square Park at 8pm.


Come join the festivities which include a Parade, Music, Dancing, lots of free Entertainment for all ages, Craft Booths, Displays such as Tractors, Model Trains, Honey Making and more, Vegetable Decorating, Baking and Canning Contests, Honey Competition, Costume Contest, Big Ditch Derby, Chili and Salsa Contest, Diaper Derby, Whiskerino Contest, Kids Games, Bounce Houses, Robotics Team, the Ice Cream Olympics and Wiener Dog Races just to name a few.  Bring your homegrown fruits, vegetables and flowers and enter in our annual contest.  It’s all free and fun for all ages.


~http://www.agharvestfestival.com/


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Valentina Restaurant of the Month: F. McLintocks

Valentina would like to congratulate our restaurant of the month- F. McLintocks Restaurant. 


In an ocean-view setting right on Highway 101, F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House offers the best in authentic ranch-style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high-spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Legendary oak-pit barbecued steaks and ribs are the finest, but fresh seafood and salads are a specialty too!


Check them out at F. McLintocks.com!

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Valentina Celebrates California Wine Month

San Luis Obispo is the 3rd largest wine region in California and boasts two distinct wine growing regions- Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo(Edna Valley). The area's unique combination of climate, topography, and soil attracted winemakers and wine growers from across the world to choose San Luis Obispo County.With more than 200 wineries, featuring award-winning vintages and innovative wine grape growing techniques, San Luis Obispo County is the ideal destination for the wine conoisseur.

Come celebrate with us! Valentina is now offering reduced winter rates, as shown on our website(http://ValentinaPismoBeach.com).

Plan ahead! SLO Vintners Harvest Celebration 2009 will be going on from November 6-8. For more details, visit http://www.slowine.com.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa- A Historic Treasure

For all you historians and anthropologists, treasures await you on your next visit to the Central Coast. California is the home of 21 historic Spanish Missions that changed the course of CA's history forever.

One of the finest CA Missions lies right in the heart of San Luis Obispo County: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Mission San Luis Obispo was founded on September 1, 1772 by Father Junipero Serra, Presidente of the California Missions Chain. Mission San Luis Obispo the 5th mission in the 21 mission chain in Alta California. It was named for Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse. It is the only mission with an L-shaped church. This venue was selected as it is halfway between San Diego and Monterey.

This Mission offers Mass everyday. Check out http://www.missionsanluisobispo.org/ for more details!

Discover the Village of Arroyo Grande

On your next visit to beautiful Pismo Beach, take a short detour into the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, the Central Coast's unique historic downtown village. You'll find a collection of antique and specialty, as well as great dining venues nestled within the scenic atmosphere of historic buildings and natural beauty. The Village is a true picture of Americana on the Central Coast of California.

The Village of Arroyo Grande is known far and wide for its annual Festivals and weekly Farmer's Market that are enjoyed by thousands of visitors and local residents. Join us in celebration of the local harvest and major holidays when the Village of Arroyo Grande showcases a variety of arts and crafts, tempting treats, and fun activities.

~http://www.arroyograndevillage.org/

While staying in the Central Coast, make sure you book at Valentina Luxurious Vacation Villas, located in the center of Pismo Beach. Its convenient location allows access to several interesting locations including the historic Pismo shore, the Village of Arroyo Grande, and much much more!

Discover the Central Coast today!

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A Wine Lover's Paradise

San Luis Obispo County has earned worldwide recognition and respect for the exceptional quality of their varietals in this ideal viticulture area. Edna Valley and the Arroyo Grande Valley are bubbling over with fantastic wineries and tasting rooms. There are over 3000 acres of vines in South San Luis Obispo County, and even more are being planted.

~Pismo/Five Cities Welcome Map

The beautiful seaside community of Pismo Beach is centrally located in this outstanding wine region. On your next trip to Pismo, make sure that you book at Valentina Luxurious Vacation Villas. In the next week we will be offering some incredible specials and packages featuring the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Wine Region.