Labor Day Weekend in Pismo

Labor Day in Pismo
Does It Really Get Any Better?

Labor Day Weekend may just be your last opportunity of the summer to take the family on vacation. As such, Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach has done it's best to prepare for the momentous occasion of your arrival. Indeed.

Our 1-3 bedroom villas are ideal for romantic getaways and family vacations alike. Full gourmet kitchens means that you don't have to go out to dinner every night of your stay (which can otherwise get expensive). Spend some time at the beach, take a stroll on the historic Pismo Pier, go wine tasting in the local, world-renowned Edna Valley. The possibilities are endless.

If this Labor Day Weekend is the final hurrah of the summer for you and yours, make it great. Make it a stay at Valentina.

San Luis Obispo "Bike Happening" on September 1

How does one Bike it SLO? Must they bike at a relaxed easy pace to enjoy their surroundings? Perhaps. But for a group of dedicated bike enthusiasts and professionals, to Bike it SLO means a lot more than that. For this "circus" of cyclists, if you will, bicycling is a "happening."

And they encourage you to join them or watch them on September 1 as they gather together for their monthly minutes of fame.

SLO Bike Happening . . . As crazy and fun as it looks.

Per their website (http://bikehappening.org/), a few cyclers have been getting together the first Thursday of the month since June of 2000 for a fun bike ride through downtown San Luis Obispo. As others saw how much fun they were having they started joining the group and the little bike ride has grown from a few dozen friends into a few hundred friends. Oh the magic of cycling.

Every month has a theme. September 2011's theme is Team Spirit. Choose a team to represent. It can be anything (Team Jacob, Team America, ANYTHING), and bike it out! Bring your team together and show some team spirit!

This group does not have a permit for the ride because they rely on their right to peacefully assemble and when they ride they become traffic and abide by the laws of traffic. If you chose to join them for a ride they ask that you follow three simple rules: Have fun, respect our community, and obey all traffic laws.

Whether you're dusting off your old cruiser or bringing out your pricey pride and joy, the purpose to get people on their bikes and to have fun. If you’d like to join us on our next social on wheels bring your bike to the Mission Plaza the first Thursday of the month at 9:30PM (September 1, 2011 is the next ride).

They start at the Mission in San Luis Obispo and exit towards Monterey Ave/Nipomo St. They go straight to Nipomo, left on Nipomo and then left on Marsh. They ride up Marsh St all the way past Santa Rosa Street and into the parking lot between Marsh and Higuera Streets. There they swarm! That lets them collect everyone and then head back out into Higuera Street. At the corner of Higuera St and Santa Rosa St they wait until everyone arrives at the stop light. Then at the next green light they all ride down Higuera St together!

Check it out this Thursday!

~http://bikehappening.org/

Stone Soup Music Faire 2011

The Woodstock of Our Generation...
Minus all the Bad Stuff

The 19th Annual Stone Soup Music Faire and Festival finishes today, August 28, 2011 at the Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach!

The Stone Soup Faire of Grover Beach draws thousands of people from all over the Central Coast and state every year.  People of all ages enjoy the variety of entertainment the Stone Soup Faire offers. Musicians will be performing all day today. This year’s headliner group is “Ten Mile Tide”!

Other groups scheduled to perform are:

• Cuesta Ridge (CuestaRidge.net/home.php)
• Masanga Marimba (Masanga.com)
• Red Skunk Jipsee Swing Band (RedSkunkBand.com)
• Mariachi Mexicanisimo

Countless Mexican food enthusiasts and connoisseurs enjoyed  the popular Salsa Contest held yesterday in the Ramona Garden Park Pavilion, just as countless more will enjoy the delicacies offered today.


Come join in the music, food, and fun today! Celebrate a festival that truly makes Grover Beach, well, ... unique.


~http://groverbeachchamber.com/cm/Calendar/stone-soup.html

Wake Me Up When September Ends Special - 40% OFF WEEKNIGHTS

No One Says it Better than Bueller.
LEISURE RULES

Summer isn't over after Labor Day. Not in Pismo Beach, at least.

Book Now at Pismo's newest vacation rentals, and Receive 40% OFF Weeknights (Sun.-Thurs.) for Bookings AFTER Labor Day Weekend.*

Yes, for those who prefer a later summer to better prepare for the shock of autumn, this is the perfect deal. Cruise on down to Pismo Beach on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy the rest of the week while everyone else is working.

Why? Because you deserve it.

To reserve your villa today, call us at 805-773-1234 or visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

*Not valid with any other offer, and is valid for weeknight bookings dated September 6-29.

Party on Price Street Tonight (8/24) from 5:30-7:30

Celebrate Like This Guy. Why?
Because it's the Party on Price Street Tonight

You've waited all year for this day to happen. You may have even overlooked some birthdays and anniversaries in anticipation. But the day has finally arrived.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, tonight is the Party on Price Street 2011.

This incredible annual event, hosted by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce and most of the businesses on Price Street, is celebrating its 7th year of activity. The Party shall commence at 5:30, and end at 7:30 with the final drawings.

Featured businesses include Valentina Inn & Villas, Pismo Bob's, Pismo Optix, Pismo Veterinary Clinic, Pismo Brewery, Giuseppe's, Sans Liege, The Central Roast, Penny's All-American Cafe, Rabobank, Honeymoon Cafe, Moscatelli's Salon, Pismo Beach Florist, and more!

But the Party on Price Street is not your typical business mixer! Check-In at Rabobank to receive your Party Passport. Then, visit at least 15 of our host businesses and have the businesses stamp their square on the Party Passport to be eligible for fantastic prizes from Price Street businesses.

The event is free.
Party on!

September 4: Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves

An Abstract Depiction of the Dinosaur Caves
The Center Light is Valentina Inn & Villas

Are you looking for something fun to do in Pismo Beach during the first week of September? A whole world of artistic madness and live entertainment awaits you at the Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach with the monthly Art in the Park.

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach is a once-a-month event taking place on the first Sunday of every month from May through November. Over 100 local artists and craftsmen sell and display their work, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. The event also features live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, a BBQ, and on-site massage. Art in the Park happens from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

For more information or to get involved, contact event coordinator Shannon at 805-704-8128, e-mail artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com, or go online to http://www.artintheparkshellbeach.com/.

Absorb yourself in the increasingly renowned Pismo Beach art scene this September 4!

Celebrate the Festa this Weekend with Us!

St. Anthony's Celebration of Pismo Beach, CA

The weekend has finally arrived-- a time when the Portuguese community gathers together in Pismo Beach to celebrate the life of St. Anthony, their patron saint.

The 54th Annual St. Anthony's Celebration 2011 takes place this Saturday (today), Sunday and Monday (August 20-22, 2011). The parade begins on Sunday at 11 am. Sopas will be served at the St. Anthony's Celebration grounds at 390 Bello Street, where most of the festivities will be happening.

Come celebrate this wonderful event with us this weekend!

~http://www.pismoevents.com/august-events.htm

While the Sharks Invade the Seychelles, Visit Pismo Beach Instead

Skip the Seychelles
Come to Pismo Beach Instead

You may have heard about the tragic shark attack on the exotic Seychelles Islands. In case you haven't, a young English man was suddently attacked there while on his honeymoon.

So the staff at Valentina staff reminds you to stay safe . . . stay in Pismo instead! There's no need to go exotic. The purpose of a vacation is to relax . . . and what better place than the central town of the happiest place on Earth-- the Central Coast. We have an outstanding record of attack-free waters. Pismo Beach is the perfect destination for family trips, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, girlfriend getaways, and more.

Don't worry about shark attacks on this vacation. Enjoy the wine and waves of Pismo.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com/explore.html

53rd Annual St. Anthony's Celebration Comes to Pismo Beach

St. Anthony Celebration
Pismo Beach, CA

Portuguese and St. Anthony admirers alike will take over Pismo Beach once again for the 53rd annual St. Anthony Celebration of Pismo Beach. This celebration is to Pismo what apple pie is to Americans or what pasta is to Italians. Pismo Beach locals and visitors enjoy the unique festa and anticipate it year after year. Festivities will begin on Saturday with a special rosary and novena prayer.

There will be an exchanging of St. Anthony statues at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Pismo Beach. Weeklong activities include dances, a procession, Mass, a live auction and grand march. A beef stew lunch served at the St. Anthony Celebration Grounds at noon on Aug. 22 will conclude the events.
The St. Anthony's Celebration is celebrated annually to honor the life and works of St. Anthony of Padua, who was born in Portugal in 1192.

Book now at Valentina to reserve your villa today for this event-filled celebration.

Become a Fan of Valentina Inn & Villas Today!

An Overly Zealous Fan of Valentina

Are you a fan of Valentina? Prove it!

Now you can easily do just that by clicking "Like" on our NEW Interactive Facebook Page: facebook.com/valentinapismo.

Our new interactive page includes a listing of all our amenities, a constantly updated listing of NEW SPECIALS, and great new slideshow of our villas.

Once you click "Like" Us, you can still view our interactive page by clicking "Welcome Page" on the left side bar.

And, as an official "fan" of Valentina on Facebook, you will be the first to know about our new Specials and Packages!

Take the next step today, and become a fan of Valentina on Facebook!



Enjoy Pismo Beach with the Whole Family



Don't Surrender to Non-Family Friendly Hotels
Stay at Valentina of Pismo Beach Instead

Pismo Beach is the ultimate California family destination. It's beautiful waves, spectacular sunsets, and remarkable tide pools blow Disneyland out of the water. Pismo Beach makes for the perfect wholesome family vacation, minus the life-size Mickey Mouse.

However, the typical problem Pismo admirers face is that it becomes too expensive to bring the entire family along. In many cases, especially with older kids, it could even mean having to book two rooms.

Don't fret! Valentina Inn & Villas has the solution for you. Our spacious, vacation rental size, one to three bedroom villas accommodate 4-8, meaning the entire family can fit in the suite comfortably, and have room to move around too.

The other expensive part of any trip is the cost to eat out. Valentina likewise has the solution to this dilemma. Every single suite at Valentina has a full gourmet kitchen equipped with all the modern kitchen appliances necessary to make a great family meal, as well as a dining area and dinner table. Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not.

Other family friendly conveniences like a full-size washer and dryer, free Wifi, and proximity to the beach (less than 2 blocks) make Valentina ideal.

For more details, call 805-773-1234 or check out our website: ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

The Perfect Place for Your Perigrination to Pismo. Period.

Stay Calm! Summer Isn't Over Yet
You Can Still Take that Pismo Vacation

Last call for all last minute travelers! Days of relaxation and family time (or romantic time) await you in Pismo Beach, but the summer is almost up. And as always, vacancy is decreasing as the month of August passes by, but that should not stop you from booking your favorite suite at Valentina Inn & Villas, located less than 2 blocks from the beach.

Summer is not officially over until Labor Day (first week of September), and the incredible weather in Pismo Beach lasts longer that that anyway.

And now when you book any 4 Night Stay at Valentina, you receive your 5th Night Free.*

For more details, check out ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call 805-773-1234!

*This offer is not valid for Labor Day Weekend.

September is California Wine Month

California Wine Month
A Palette Full of Activities

There are some months that are anticipated annually by residents of places throughout the world. Towns and cities in Italy look forward to the month of their annual patron saint festa; Californians look forward to California Wine Month in September.

Why? Because California is world-renowned for its award-winning wine regions. We are a state of wine conoisseurs and gurus. And what better way to celebrate this great month than by taking a visit out to Pismo Beach-- a city of wine and waves. The Edna Valley wine country is only a short drive away from sparkling tide and phenomenal sunsets of Pismo, has some the most diverse and highest quality varietals of the state.

California is the 4th largest wine producer in the world, and California wineries account for 90% of the vino in the nation.

Be on the lookout for events all throughout the Edna Valley this September. Laetitia Vineyard & Winery has events going on all month long.

And while you're in Pismo Beach, be sure to check out Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach, located less than 2 blocks from the beach, with easy access to the Edna Valley Wine via Price Canyon Road (entrance across the street and a block away).

http://www.discovercaliforniawine.com/learn/california-wine-month

The 805 Lifestyle . . . It's All About How Much You Chill

The Unofficial Shirt for
Pismo Beach Vacationers & Valentina Guests

You work almost the whole year (or maybe you don't). But now is your chance to take some time off and pass some rejuvenating time at the beach. What better place than Pismo Beach, CA?

California claims to be the home of classic, untainted beaches with small town charm. This image thankfully still exists in none other Pismo Beach. After all, why else would Bugs Bunny want to travel all the way there?

There are so many things to do in Pismo, but at the same time, relaxation is key, and Pismo is the easiest place to chill. Taking a nap on the beach as you soak in the sun, going out for a stroll on the pier, shopping or window shopping in Downtown Pismo, wine tasting in the Edna Valley . . . our town is the perfect place to chillax.

Whether you're taking the family along, spending time with friends, or simply want to take that romantic getaway with that special person in your life, Pismo Beach is the ideal destination. And while you're in Pismo, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas centrally located less than 2 blocks from the beach. Our villas accommodate 4-8 comfortably and are filled with countless amenities including gourmet kitchens, living rooms/dining areas, washer/dryers, and more.

Take your last opportunity to chillax before the summer ends at Valentina Inn & Villas.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Savor the Central Coast: Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2011

Savor the Central Coast 2011

Aromatic wines, a gastronomical explosion at every corner, and of course, those phenomenal California sunsets . . . what's not to savor about the Central Coast?

Sunset Magazine agrees, and has developed the most premier showcase event on the Central Coast-- Savor the Central Coast 2011. Nestled midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Sunset Savor the Central Coast celebrates the beauty and bounty of this coastal region in an incredible 4-day experience. The event showcases area winemakers, chefs, and artisanal food producers. Sunset magazine’s expert editors guide attendees through outdoor adventures and farm excursions, plus join guests at exclusive winemaker dinners and amazing culinary showcases by celebrity chefs.

To celebrate the main event, there will be events happening all over the Central Coast, which means that Pismo Beach is the perfect centerpoint for your gustatory journey. And ideally located in Pismo Beach, less than 2 blocks from the beach, lies the beautiful Valentina Inn & Villas-- beautiful vacation rental sized suites complete with numerous amenities and conveniences. While the impression of the vino rosso on your tastebuds may fade away, your experience at Valentina will stick with you for years to come.

And during this event, we are offering 25% OFF Weeknights (Sunday-Thursday nights). Book now at 805-773-1234 or valentinapismobeach.com/reservations.html.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com
~SavorCentralCoast.com

New in Pismo Beach: Sans Liege Wine Tasting Room



Winemaker Curt Schalchlin
Searching for a Syrah in the Great Beyond

 To the delight of Valentina guests, Price Street has turned a deeper shade of burgundy. Indeed, another tasting room has arrived in this Restaurant Row of Pismo Beach, only a block from Valentina Inn & Villas-- Sans Liege. Sans Liege sources its grapes from the finest wineries on the Central Coast, and then channels them into exemplary wines "made complete by the union of their disparate strengths."

As owner and winemaker Curt Schalchlin comments:

"When choosing vineyards to source fruit from, I favor character over notoriety. Each of these sites have a distinctive appeal that separates them from the rest, and very often my sources are locations passed over by other winemakers. In taking up my own journey, I've learned to not discount any field for its quirks and eccentricities, however, for in diversity lies the promise of uncommon opportunity. This is the heart of Sans Liege. The Central Coast is home to a wide variety of climates, soils and topographies, so I keep my boundaries wide open. Though these appellations are each highly-regarded for their production of Rhone varietals, I've found that fruit from my vineyard blocks speak foremost of their individual provenance, a very real story of place, rather than as textbook examples of Mediterranean France."

This beautiful new tasting room in the heart of Pismo Beach is bound to enchant your tastebuds and, under the expert guidance of Schalchlin, enlighten you with the wisdom of a master taster.

Explore the charm and character of Central Coast varietals at Sans Liege on your next stay at Valentina Inn & Villas! Sans Liege Wines is located at 870 Price Street in Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach . . . Wine and Waves. It's what we do.

~SansLiege.com
~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Pismo Weather, Pismo Surf Report, and More!

Pismo Beach Weather . . .
There's simply nothing like it.

Why do you love Pismo Beach? Pismo Beach-enamored peoples from all over the globe have deliberated and debated this hotly contested question for ages upon ages. However, if you ask anyone of importance, they will agree on one thing: the weather. Pismo Beach has the best weather in the state of California. Not too hot, not too much rain, no snow (and of course, no hurricanes or tornadoes). In other words, it's Hawaii minus the leis.

And for those that come for the waves, Pismo is recognized internationally for its uncrowded beaches and great waves. While it may not be Mavericks, the waves are great for those who want to learn the art of surfing, and can be large enough to appease the professional surfer.

To prove our point, and to provide a valuable service to all Pismo Beach admirers, we have decided to incorporate a brand-new feature on our website: a Pismo Weather and Surf Report. This Valentina page offers up-to-date details on the weather with a link to a trusted 10 day forecast. This way, you can plan ahead for your Pismo Beach getaway.

In addition, we provide a 3-day tide report with the highs and lows for the day and a pier cam so that you get a look at the waves before you get here.

And to top it all off, we have a map of Pismo Beach (complete with a Google Maps link) so that you can't get lost as you find your way to this Central Coast paradise.

Pismo Beach: The Classic California Beach Experience

Why Los Angeles May Not Be the Best
Place to Do Your Vacation

California . . . The land of sunny beaches and incredible wines.

A getaway to the beaches of Los Angeles sounds nice. But Southern California's hot . . . really hot. And traffic is always congested. And ... no wineries nearby. What kind of vacation is that?

San Francisco? Well, the pinnacle of the Golden State is not always so golden when it comes to the weather either. The "Frisco Bay" is typically cold and foggy, even in the summer months. And unless you wanna drive all the way to Napa or Sonoma, ... no wineries nearby. Again, what kind of vacation is that?

The solution: choose the middle ground Pismo Beach, CA (halfway between Los Angeles & San Francisco ... where the weather is ideal, and the wine is plentiful (and of high quality). Pismo Beach provides the perfect California getaway for the tourist that just wants some wine and waves without all the snags. With over 100 local wineries in close proximity (the Edna Valley is just right around the corner), and perfect weather all the time, Pismo Beach is the beach town destination for you and your family (and friends!).

And at Valentina, Pismo's Newest Accommodations, we make family vacations easier than ever before. Our vacation rental size suites accommodate 4-8, and include full gourmet kitchens (so you don't have to eat out every night), living rooms with entertainment centers, washer/dryer, and more. Live the Pismo dream this summer!

Reserve Now at 805-773-1234 or at http://valentinapismobeach.com/reservations.html!