Mission San Luis Obispo: A Historical California Treasure

Be Like Ken . . . Only Less Nerdy
A Little Central Coast (San Luis Obispo) Knowledge

Wanna Be the Next Ken Jennings on Jeopardy when it comes to the California Missions? 


Then, Did You Know . . .


Mission San Luis Obispo was built from 1793-94, and was the 5th California Mission founded by Father Junipero Serra.


The patron saint of Mission San Luis Obispo is Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, France. Louis, born in 1274, the second son of King Charles of Naples. After being defeated in a war with Spain, Louis and his brother were sent, as hostages, to Spain for the release of their father. The brothers spent seven years in Spain, being instructed by Franciscan friars. Having absorbed the training, Louis decided to join the Order. After his release, he renounced his claim to the crown of Naples, joined the Order of Friars Minor, and was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse. Due to poverty and disease in the city, he fell ill and passed away at the young age of 23. 


~http://web.archive.org/web/20070814003526/www.missionsanluisobispo.org/history.html


Well, if you aren't into trivia, and just want to enjoy the architectural beauty of this Mission, then you have come to the right place. This California Mission, located in San Luis Obispo, along the Central Coast is actually only a short drive from Valentina Inn & Villas, which is another great example of Mission Style architecture. We like to impart the true beauty of California's only original style of architecture, while at the same time, bringing it together with lush landscapes, and spectacular sunsets. Valentina Inn & Villas is Pismo Beach's newest, closest, and finest accommodations.




Moreover, we take pride in Central Coast (specifically Pismo Beach) history, and have decorated each and every one of our villas with framed pictures of our local movers and shakers who turned Pismo Beach into what it is today.


So, if you are looking for a hotel in Pismo Beach, and desire more than just simple accommodations, be sure to reserve now at ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html or call us at 1-805-773-1234. Many of our villas have ocean views looking out onto the beautiful Pacific shoreline, and each and every villa comes standard with all the necessities of home (and more, of course)!

Planning Your Central Coast Dream Wedding?: Valentina of Pismo Beach is Here for You!

A Pismo Beach Wedding
Oh so romantic!

Planning a wedding can be stressful for any couple. Who to invite? Who to "forget" to invite? What kind of cake? These questions plague the mind of every soon-to-be newlyweds.

But perhaps the biggest question is: Where is the best location?

Well, Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach can answer that question for you. Pismo Beach, CA is the ideal place for any wedding ceremony, and we are here for your Pismo accommodations. This Central Coast paradise is a little piece of heaven with incredible, romantic views and incredible surrounding attractions.

And to make this momentous occasion even more memorable, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach on the "restaurant row" of Pismo, our spacious, amenity-filled villas have gorgeous views of the dazzling Pacific. Spectacular sunsets come at no charge. Take a short, five minute drive to the scenic Edna Valley Wine Region for some beautiful wedding photos. Valentina Inn & Villas is Pismo Beach's newest, closest, and finest accommodations.

Reserve now online at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or by calling 805-773-1234, and feel free to inquire about Pismo Beach wedding resources. We will provide you with everything you need to make your special day a spectacular one.

For all the latest Pismo Beach wedding news and Central Coast , check out our blog at PismoWeddings.Blogspot.com.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Celebrate With Your Valentine at Valentina!

Cupid's Favorite Place: Valentina Inn & Villas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we know just what will swipe her off her feet!

For a limited time, Valentina Inn & Villas is offering a Valentine's Day Package. This package features a Valentine's Day  Getaway that you will cherish for years to come. 

This all-inclusive package includes a basket of samples featuring Pismo's unique culinary delights, local champagne from the award-winning Edna Valley, and limited-edition engraved Valentina wine glasses. Sip wine together and watch the sun set into the dazzling Pacific Ocean on the tiled balcony. Enjoy award-winning Italian cuisine just across the street from Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana on restaurant row, just two blocks from the beach. 

Valentina . . . the perfect place to celebrate with your valentine.

Call 805-773-1234 for more details.


Make sure you mention the keyword: "VALENTINE"  or the words Valentine's Day package when you inquire.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Savor Pismo Beach with San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month!

San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month- January 2011

Visitors to San Luis Obispo County can indulge in some of the world’s most sumptuously decadent cuisine during January's California Restaurant Month sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau. January 2011 will be our 4th Annual Restaurant Month. You will be able to visit participating San Luis Obispo County restaurants, January 2 - 31, 2011, for a 3-course, pre-fixed menu for only $30! Come enjoy the bounty of our county and indulge in fresh, locally grown produce and meats all prepared especially for you! Reservations recommended if not required. Participating restaurants have also gathered a selection of award-winning local wines to complement their menus, available at an additional cost.


“I can think of no other state in the Union with such a breadth of fresh produce, meat, grains, and dairy at its fingertips year-round,” said chef Deborah Scarborough of Black Cat Bistro, “And here on the Central Coast, we have the cream of the crop.”


Participating restaurants in Pismo Beach include:

Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana 
805.773.2870

Splash Café
805.773.4653


Steamers Restaurant
805.773.4711


Ventana Grill
805.773.0000

McLintock's Saloon & Dining House

805.773.1892

And while you're on the Central Coast, Valentina Inn & Villas is your destination for accommodations. Pismo's newest and finest, Valentina is ideally located at the heart of the Central Coast, less than 2 blocks from the beach and near all the restaurants participating in the SLO County Restaurant Month. 


All of our amenity-filled suites include fully-accessorized gourmet kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers. Secure, garage parking is complementary, and high speed internet is free as well. Enjoy the wine and waves of Pismo Beach!

RESERVE NOW at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or by calling 805-773-1234 today!

Valentina  . . . Your Villa Awaits!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

For other details, check out these sites:

~http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/restaurantmonth/

~http://www.examiner.com/california-wine-in-national/san-luis-obispo-county-s-best-eateries-prepare-for-restaurant-month-2011

A Royal Pismo Beach Phenomenon . . . The Monarch Butterflies are Here!

The Monarch Butterflies Have Arrived in Pismo Beach!

Attention nature lovers and general butterfly enthusiasts . . . The Monarchs have arrived in Pismo Beach! 


This phenomenon happens only four months out of the year-- November-February-- so now is the prime time to take at these majestic orange creatures. These beautiful butterflies are one of the many treasures of the Central Coast, and are indigenous gems of the Pismo Beach coast.


Monarch Butterfly Tours are now being offered at the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach, CA. These beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" creatures begin to appear in late October in California's largest Monarch grove. Thousands cluster in our Eucalyptus trees, giving the appearance of golden leaves. The Monarch butterfly grove is located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground. Free admission, parking and docents. Don't miss this spectacular wonder of nature. 


For more details, visit http://www.monarchbutterfly.org today!


And while you're in Pismo Beach, relax and bask in the beauty, luxury and comfort of Valentina Inn & Villas- Pismo Beach's newest and closest accommodations. We are centrally located less than 2 blocks from the beach, and only a short distance from the Monarch Butterfly Grove. 


Reserve Your Valentina villa today! Visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234. 


Valentina . . . Your Villa Awaits!


~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Beat the Rush . . . Book Your Pismo Getaway Today!

A Man Who Evidently Has Not
Booked His Pismo Getaway

Christmas and New Years have passed, but that doesn't mean you need to lose the spirit of the season so soon. While everyone around you is taking down their Christmas lights with moping faces, you could be smiling as you think about the magnificent sunsets and scenic views in Pismo Beach, CA.

The holidays may be over, but vacation time is just around the summer-- whether you want to treat yourself to an early spring retreat or summer getaway, Pismo Beach is gorgeous any time of year, especially when you stay at Valentina Inn & Villas.

Valentina Inn & Villas is less than two blocks from the beach, and several of our villas have spacious ocean-view balconies. All of our amenity-filled suites include fully-accessorized gourmet kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers. Secure, garage parking is complementary, and high speed internet is free as well.

Enjoy the wine and waves of Pismo Beach!

RESERVE NOW at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or by calling 805-773-1234 today!

Valentina  . . . Your Villa Awaits!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com