I'm Dreaming of a Pismo Beach Christmas

As you make your last-minute holiday travel plans, people are flocking to the mountains just to get a peek of snow. Valentina Inn & Villas challenges you to outsmart the masses. Who needs a White Christmas, after all, when you can simply go to Pismo Beach?

Nothing brings the spirit of the holidays like a relaxing day at the beach in the company of one's family and friends. Romantic strolls on the beach, wine tasting in the gorgeous Edna Valley, and an incomparable shopping experience for those that have still need to do some last minute shopping-- these all beat a trip to Lake Tahoe.

And now with Valentina Inn & Villas, you can have the Lake Tahoe luxury experience while pondering the dazzling Pismo Beach sunset from your balcony.

Our villas include gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, a full dining room, spacious living room (complete with state-of-the-art entertainment centers), washer/dryer, and countless amenities to ensure the perfect holiday experience.

Reserve now at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or by calling 805-773-1234.

Valentina Inn & Villas . . . Your Villa Awaits.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Valentina Inn & Villas Goes Social

Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach
Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging it Up

Want to hear about the latest and greatest specials at Valentina Inn & Villas so that you can plan your trip to Pismo Beach? Well, we've made this a whole lot easier for you.

Simply become our friend on Facebook (Valentina Inn) and you will always have access to the most current specials that we have to offer. And then we can be "Facebook Official" and everything!

Also, we like to dabble in Twitter, so if you prefer to hear our tweets, follow us today: twitter.com/valentinaluxury. Isn't it nice to know that we're just a tweet away?

And finally, our blog will continue to provide the latest news and information about Pismo Beach, the Central Coast, and of course- Valentina Inn & Villas, located less than 2 blocks from the sparkling Pismo tide.

Check out these Valentina Links:

Website
~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Facebook
~Facebook.com/ValentinaPismoBeach

Twitter
~Twitter.com/ValentinaLuxury

And of course, OUR BLOG
~PismoBeachRentals.Blogspot.com

Free Birdbath with Your Pismo Getaway

Attention Off-Season Vacationers:

There is only one downside to vacations-- having to come back home. The thought of having to resume the same old work routine can often make for an anti-climactic drive back home.

However, Valentina Inn & Villas is offering a deal that is guaranteed to make your vacation end on a positive note.

Book your 3 night stay for anytime through January 31, and receive a free birdbath (retail value: $195), courtesy of Pismo Garden Art, located right across the street from Valentina Inn & Villas.

Rather than being tossed aside and forgotten like most souvenirs, this Pismo Beach treasure will be forever cherished, as it is the perfect compliment to any garden. Plus, it will make the drive home more enjoyable.

You can reserve now by calling 805-773-1234 or visiting our new website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html.

FREE Birdbath with Your Stay
~Valid for Bookings thru January 31~ 

Choose from these three gorgeous birthbaths (Retail Value: $195)!

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Choose from 1 of These Birdbaths (Indicate #1, #2, or #3 w/ Your Reservation)

These are newest series of birdbaths from Henri Studios, celebrating conservation. These new, cast stone Wetlands Birdbaths are the perfect confluence of style and function. Bird-friendly features include a shallow dish and raised center island where birds will perch. Henri's Wetlands Birdbaths use intricate sculptural detail to achieve simple, endearing expressions of nature. They are a two-piece set, making them easy to transport, and at 25-in high, they are sized to fit any garden.

The Great American Melodrama . . . More than Just a Show

Attention Pismo Beach Travellers (especially Valentina Guests):

Looking for a great place to spend the evening or do you just want to have a good laugh in the middle of the day? 

At the Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville, theatergoers are welcomed into a comfortable atmosphere of cabaret tables with sawdust on the floor and honky-tonk piano music in the air. Here, professional performers from all over the United States gather to present top-notch productions of great classic comedies, musicals and melodramas. Plus, every show includes a wonderful vaudeville revue full of song, dance and comedy. It's "not-to-be missed" fun for everyone!

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
Located only minutes
from Valentina Inn & Villas

Now playing: Trudy & The Beast (through Nov.14)

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A "tale as old as time" is given a complete makever and a new twist when everybody's favorite fairy tale is hilariously reconstructed and blended with a sci-fi classic. In the same style as last year's hit Scary Poppins, this new musical is full of song parodies, pop cultre references and one-liners. Does our lovely heroine, Trudy, need rescuing when she finds herself the prisoner of the hideous Creature from the Black Lake Lagoon? Or will the transformative power of love bring about a happy ending? Find out in this brand new musical spoof! Followed by great vaudeville review. See why Sunset Magazine called the Great American Melodrama "An excellent year 'round company." Be part of their 34th Season of good ol' fashioned entertainment! Open Wednesday-Sunday. Beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks available. Reservations advised.

Times: Time / Dates vary

Location: Great American Melodrama
Address: 1863 Pacific (=Hwy 1)
Event City: Oceano
Phone: 805.489.2499
Parking: Free on Site

This is just one of the many forms of unique entertainment offered just minutes from Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach, CA. The Great American Melodrama is located only minutes away from Pismo in the bordering town of Oceano. The Great American Melodrama offers more than just a great show! Why go to a movie?

Reserve now at Valentina, and be sure to make the Great American Melodrama a part of your Central Coast experience as you stay in one of our spacious one, two, or three bedroom villas.

Pismo Beach . . . Where Families Come Together (at Valentina)

Valentina Inn & Villas
Perfect for Family Retreats,
Family Gatherings,
& Family Reunions

Planning your next family reunion and need a place to accommodate Aunt Betty, Uncle Phil, and the whole crew? Or do you simply need a family retreat? Well for spacious rooms and an exquisite setting, look no further than Pismo Beach's newest family-owned and operated resort-- Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach, CA.

The 1-3 bedroom villas at Valentina accommodate 4-8, making it more cost-effective than any corporate resort. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach, many of our villas have beautiful ocean views. And of course, spectacular sunsets come at no charge.

Every villa includes a gourmet kitchen, dining area, living room with state of the art entertainment center, washer/dryer, and all the necessities of home.

Secure garage parking is complimentary, as is our high-speed internet.

Pismo Beach is a beautiful venue for this special type of gathering, with its majestic cliffs and sparkling tide. Hundreds of activities await your entertainment, from wine tasting (the Edna Valley Wine Region is just around the corner) to hiking to surfing and more!

Call 805-773-1234 to reserve now, or visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com!

Valentina . . . Your Villa Awaits.

~PismoFamilyReunions.com

Get Out Your Clamforks . . . The Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival is Here!

The 64th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival
Pismo Beach, CA
Reserve your Valentina villa today!

As any Pismo Beach resident or long-time visitor could tell you, Pismo was always known for its outrageous clams. Just ask Bugs Bunny. So like any quaint beach town, we need to celebrate that which defines the community. The Pismo Beach Clam Festival is celebrating its 64th year of good times and good food. This fun-filled celebration is from October 15th-17th, and will feature a live parade, beer garden, clam chowder cook-off, wine tasting, surf contest, sandcastle contest, food, music and much, much more.

"[Guests] can’t help but be lured by the new tasting attractions," says the New Times of SLO. Festivities include "a champagne and caviar tasting, a clam chowder cook-off featuring 10 Pismo Beach restaurants with professional judges and a people’s choice award, a beer garden on the beach, and a wine walk through many participating Pismo Beach businesses.


"Each event will require a ticket,  . . . but you can save quite a bit of money buying the VIP weekend ticket for $60, which includes the wine walk and commemorative wineglass, beer garden, clam chowder cook-off, champagne and caviar, VIP seating for movies and bandstand, a T-shirt, and a badge.

"On Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a beer garden will be featuring four beers on tap: Coors Light, Sierra Nevada, Negra Modelo, and Pacifico, which sponsored the beer garden. They’ll be serving fresh pretzels and feature a VW car display; tickets cost $25 for one day only. 

And you can't miss the Clam Chowder cook-off on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with features 10 restaurants: Cracked Crab, Me & Z’s, Penny’s All American Café, Rosa’s Ristorante, Splash Café, Steamer’s Pismo Beach, and Ventana Grill, among others. The ticket price is only $6 to taste all 10 chowders and vote for the people’s favorite.

On Sunday, the beer garden re-opens, and your VIP badge gets you in once more. The badge also gets you into the champagne and caviar tasting. This event, sponsored by Gather Wine Bar owner Kari Ziegler, offers Central Coast bubblies from Arroyo Robles and Laetitia. The sparkling wines, including a non-alcoholic version, and “reverse mimosas” made of sparkling blood orange juice and Pinot Blanc, will be paired with an array of seafood on the raw bar. It will include caviar, oysters, ceviche, sushi, and cooked dishes like steamed clams, plus much more. The individual ticket price is $35. As you can see, the Pismo Beach Clam Festival is a much better value when you buy the weekend VIP badge. Bring a good appetite.

Adapted from http://www.newtimesslo.com/cuisine/

And while you're enjoying this wonderful celebration, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas in Pismo Beach, CA. Located just 2 blocks from the beach, you are surrounded by all the great festivities and attractions, as well as spectacular ocean views. To reserve, call 805-773-1234 or visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html.

Athletic Teams Visiting Cal Poly . . . Check Out this Special

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Sports ~ Athletic Teams Accommodations
Pismo Beach, CA

We understand that your athletes deserve the best accommodations, and would like to offer you a Athletic Group Discount in order to introduce you to our brand-new resort-- Valentina. Open in April of this year, Valentina of Pismo Beach has set a new standard for the Central Coast hospitality industry. We are a family owned and operated resort, and are here to suit the specialized needs of San Luis Obispo County visitors.

Here at Valentina, we understand the importance of quality accommodations that are both spacious and comfortable.

Our 3 bedroom suites sleep up to 8, our 2 bedroom suites sleep up to 6, and our 1 bedroom suites sleep up to 4-- all in a spacious and cram-free environment. 

We offer elegantly decorated suites with countless amenities, all at an affordable price.

Our amenities/features include:

• FREE and secure Garage Parking
• Comfortable Bedrooms with Plush, High-Thread-Count Designer Linens and Walk-in Closets
• Living Rooms with full Entertainment Centers (Large LCD Flat-Panel Televisions (w/DVD) and Surround Sound 
• Full Gourmet Kitchens complete with appliances and kitchen tools and Dining Rooms large enough to share a meal in
• Plush, microfiber bathrobes in all master bedroom suites
• Personal Incoming Telephone with Voicemail
• Energy-efficient Washer and Dryers Included in Every Suites
• Walking distance to restaurants
• FREE and Secure High-Speed Internet

Located in Pismo Beach, CA, right off Hwy 101, and less than 15 miles from Cal Poly, we are situated in the heart of Pismo Beach. Valentina is surrounded by award-winning restaurants, shopping plazas, and markets. We are less than 2 blocks from the beach, the world-renowned Pismo Pier, and the downtown area. 

Currently, we offering a special for college sports teams through the end of the academic year:

Book now and receive 20% off on all of our suites.

Our winter rates are as follows:

• 1 bedroom suites start at $195/nt - 20% OFF = $156/nt
• 2 bedroom suites start at $275/nt - 20% OFF = $220/nt
• 3 bedroom suites start at $349/nt - 20% OFF = $279/nt

Check out our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com. Look forward to seeing you on your next trip to San Luis Obispo County.

Thanks,

Billie Kelly, Host

Valentina

371 Pismo Street

Pismo Beach, CA 93449

805-773-1234

Pismo Beach Short-Term and Long-Term Rentals Available at Valentina Now!

Valentina
Long Term and Short Term Rentals
Monthly Rentals in Pismo Beach

Valentina Inn & Villas is now offering more than nightly and weekly villa rentals. Now, a few of our beautiful Pismo Beach villas are available as long-term / monthly rentals. Yes, that's right, you will now be able to enjoy the comforts and luxuries of Valentina for up to 6 months. 

Unlike most apartments that you find in Pismo Beach, our villas are fully furnished with all the luxuries and conveniences of home, as well as several refined amenities:

~Gourmet kitchens with stainless steel signature appliances 
~Spacious living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers (extended cable included) 
~Hand-tiled artisan fireplaces and showers  
~Secure, garage parking (complimentary) 
~FREE high-speed internet access 
~Spectacular ocean views (available in select villas)
~And more! 


Valentina monthly rentals are perfect for Diablo outage professionals, traveling nurses, Cal Poly and Cuesta College professors, and more. 


Valentina is centrally located in Pismo Beach and in the San Luis Obispo County, so that just about everything is nearby, from grocery stores to shopping centers to recreation . . . the list goes on.


Reserve your villa on a monthly basis, and take advantage of our low monthly rates. Inquire with Billie Kelly at 805-773-1234 for details.

For further details, please contact Billie Kelly at 805-773-1234 today. For photos, see ValentinaPismoBeach.com/gallery.html.


~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

1/2 OFF Your Pismo Beach Getaway

Valentina Inn & Villas
Winter Season Specials
50% OFF Any Weeknight

Greetings from Pismo Beach!

There are many of us asking the question: Where did the summer go? It seems like the first day of June was only yesterday and that the Labor Day weekend came out of nowhere.

Well, instead of lamenting the final days of summer, Valentina Inn & Villas, Pismo Beach's newest resort, has an alternative for you-- don't let it end. Sound crazy? Read on.

For a limited time, we are offering 50% OFF Any 3 Night Stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. This offer is valid from Sunday thru Thursday, and is the perfect opportunity for you to finally have some proper "closure" for the summer season, and be refreshed for Fall.

Our villas offer gourmet kitchens, living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers, full dining rooms, and incredible views. Spectacular sunsets come at no charge. 

Secure, garage parking is complimentary, as is our high-speed internet. Plus, we're less than 2 blocks from the beach.

Take advantage of this opportunity today! Call 805-773-1234 to reserve your Valentina villa. Or simply make a reservation online at ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Pismo Beach.

Bob and Toni Pringle, Hosts

Valentina Inn & Villas

371 Pismo Street 

Pismo Beach, CA 93449

805-773-1234

ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Attention Pismo Beach Enthusiasts: Savor the Central Coast Begins Sept. 30

Savor the Central Coast
Starting September 30

Pismo Beach visitors come back year after year for the wine and waves. From Sept. 30 - October 3, Pismo enthusiasts will need to brace themselves for the gourmet experience of a lifetime, as the Central Coast presents "Savor the Central Coast." With excellent food and wine related events throughout San Luis Obispo County, guests of this festival will have the ultimate culinary experience, and receive a true "taste" of the Central Coast.


The main event takes place at Santa Margarita Ranch, where food and wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike will:

• Come face-to-face with the Central Coast growers who feed California and the nation with the freshest, most flavorful produce. Meet the growers and ask them questions about their crops, methods, tricks, and their commitment to sustainability. Then witness an educational presentation in the demonstration kitchen by local chefs, farmers, and Sunset Magazine editors on everything from cheese-making to canning and preserving to tips and techniques for seasonal cooking.

• Receive a grand tour of the Central Coast’s top wineries—Monterey to Ventura—all in one stop! Arranged by sub-region, more than 100 wineries from the world-renowned Edna Valley and beyond will pour their very best, paired with small plates from the Central Coast’s top chefs. The SAVOR Marketplace stage will showcase everything from barrel-making to the secrets of pairing wine and food. Also, shop the Central Coast Marketplace Market for culinary delights including local olive oils, truffle butter and olallieberry jam.

• Experience the interactive tourism displays of the four Central Coast counties—San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Ventura—all under one roof! Afterward, grab a glass of wine from Sunset’s Western Wine Awards paired with delicacies prepared by local chefs. The Central Coast Pavilion will also feature a general store and bookshop filled with Sunset books, books by local authors, and celebrity and regional chefs. You can also pick up your must-have SAVOR items such as commemorative shirts, water bottles, hats, and more! Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence and many participating writers and chefs at the Central Coast Pavilion book signing stage to get your autographed copy of your favorite book.

Admission to The Main Event for Saturday or Sunday with a single day ticket is $85.00 and $75.00 for locals. 2-day (Saturday and Sunday) admission ticket is $150.00 and $130.00 for locals.

So, as the final days of summer come to an end, come enjoy this unique celebration with us. Trust me-- you won't regret it.

And while you're travelling through Pismo Beach and the Central Coast, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach, we are ideally located in Pismo Beach and are the perfect mid-point of the Central Coast and SLO County.

Reserve today at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234.

Valentina . . . Your Villa Awaits

Beautiful Monthly Rentals and Long-Term Rentals in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Monthly and Long-Term Rentals
Valentina Inn & Villas

If you've stayed at Valentina Inn & Villas before, you've probably said to yourself, "Gee, I wish I could stay here longer!" Well, your wish has come true.

Now, a few of our beautiful Pismo Beach villas are available as long-term / monthly rentals. Unlike most apartments that you find in Pismo Beach, our villas are fully furnished with all the luxuries and conveniences of home, as well as several refined amenities:

• Gourmet kitchens with stainless steel signature appliances
• Spacious living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers (extended cable included)
• Hand-tiled artisan fireplaces and showers 
• Secure, garage parking (complimentary)
• Free high-speed internet access
• And more!

Valentina monthly rentals are perfect for Diablo outage professionals, traveling nurses, Cal Poly and Cuesta College professors, and more. 

For further details, please contact Billie Kelly at 805-773-1234 today. For photos, see ValentinaPismoBeach.com/gallery.html.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Pismo Celebrates the 54th Annual St. Anthony's Festival

54th Annual St. Anthony's Celebration
Parade (courtesy of Santa Maria Times) 

Portuguese descendents flocked from the San Joaquin Valley to Pismo Beach this weekend for the 54th Annual St. Anthony's Celebration. The Portuguese “festa,” which recognizes St. Anthony of Padua in Portugal, includes the traditional procession of altars and queens and their courts from near Pismo Pier through the downtown streets to St. Paul the Apostle Church on Bello Street, where Mass was celebrated.

After Mass, the festivities proceeded to the festa grounds at the end of the street, where sopas ( beef and cabbage stew with bread)  was served to any and all who showed up.

The celebration continues today with a dance, the crowning of this year’s queen, and a fundraising auction.

St. Anthony was born 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was a Franciscan monk and orator. He possessed in an eminent degree all the good qualities that characterize an eloquent preacher: a loud and clear voice, a winning countenance, wonderful memory, and profound learning, to which were added from on high the spirit of prophecy and an extraordinary gift of miracles. He is the patron saint of sailors, pregnant women, amputees and fishermen as well as the poor. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01556a.htm)

Be sure to check out the festivities today, or come back August of 2011 to witness this beautiful celebration.

And when you return next year, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas in Pismo Beach, CA, located on Price Street, less than two blocks from the beach. Valentina's spacious suites are perfect for large groups of family and friends, and also make for the perfect romantic getaway.

Reserve today at ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com