Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival Coming Up

Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival

Are you crazy for strawberries? Good news... the 28th Annual Strawberry Festival is happening this May 28 and 29 in the Village of Arroyo Grande, located just a couple minutes from Pismo Beach. This weekend long celebration commemorates one of the area's most prized crops and is filled with great food and entertainment. Enjoy delicious strawberry shortcakes, milkshakes, ice cream and funnel cakes as you walk through the charming Village and visit the many booths.

Live music from rock, blues, jazz, folk and ethnic bands will fill the air (along with the sweet smell of strawberries).

Sunset Magazine has even called it the best place to be on Memorial Day Weekend. And after a long day of strawberry feasting and walking, rest at Valentina Inn & Villas, located just 2 blocks from the beach. The weather is absolutely great over here!

The Pismo Dunes ... A Central Coast Treasure

The Pismo Dunes

People come from far and wide to experience the majestic sands of Pismo Beach--literally. The Dunes are something from out of this world, and are known throughout California and the world as some of the best locations for ATV riding and hummer cruising.

Pismo State Beach should really be recognized as one of the Great Wonders of the World, known through the end of time as that place where Pismo visitors and locals "really got some big air."

At any rate, the Pismo Dunes are one of our many treasures.

And now when you visit, you have a private garage to protect your ATV/off-roading vehicle. That is, when you stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. Valentina is located less than two blocks from the pier, and only a couple miles from the dunes, and all of our guests receive complimentary, secure garage parking. So not only will you have a great time, but you will truly have some piece of mind.

Valentina ... Your Villa Awaits!

Come to Pismo ... The Weather's Fine!

Have you checked the weather? It's absolutely gorgeous here! Pismo Beach is known for it's perfect mediterranean climate, and spectacular surroundings, and the timing is absolutely perfect. Spring has officially sprung in Pismo, and we are witnessing the very beginning of a great vacation season.

Who needs Hawaii when you can soak up the sun in beautiful Pismo Beach?

And what better place to absorb the calmness of these surroundings than from a spacious Valentina suite? Book now before winter season ends, and take advantage of our low winter rates today!

April 20-22: 8th Annual Taste of Pismo



Taste of Pismo 2012

One of the biggest gastronomic events is about to hit the Pismo coast. Taste of Pismo is next weekend, and if you have never attended this fabulous event, you are in for a treat. Pismo Beach is known far and wide for having the delectable food, fine wine, and dazzling ocean views. Taste of Pismo showcases all the major local restaurants and eateries in Pismo Beach, and draws 30 of the best wineries in the award-winning Edna Valley wine region.
So... have you purchased your tickets yet?

And if you are planning on attending this weekend-long event, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, centrally located in Pismo Beach. Start the summer early!

Happy Easter from the Pringle's

Happy Easter from the Pringles!

The Pringle Family would like to wish all of our guests (and blog traffickers) a very Happy Easter. We hope that you have the opportunity to spend this time with your entire family and share this joyous celebration with all whom you encounter.

We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Pismo Beach!

Roll Out the Barrels: June 21-24, 2012

Roll Out the Barrels: June 21-24

Experience the Edna Valley in four days! Sound crazy? Read on...

From June 21-24, the SLO Vintners Association will be celebrating the 22nd Annual Roll Out the Barrels Wine Celebration. The celebration kicks off Thursday with "Barrels in the Plaza," which takes place in the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo at the same time as Farmer's Market (a SLO tradition).

On Friday night, enjoy some great winetime as you have dinner with local winemakers from the Edna Valley and South San Luis Obispo County. Listen to the men and women who harvest the grapes and combine their varietals into the unique wines that you enjoy.

And finally, on Saturday and Sunday, stick around to enjoy the premier event of the weekend--Passport to Wine Country. Taste fabulous wines and receive barrel samples as you pair these fabulous varietals with gourmet hors d'oeuvres. Entertainment will be provided throughout the event. This self-guided tasting tour of the Edna Valley wine region will afford you a full "taste" of the region.

Purchase tickets today at slowine.com! Wine snobs, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts cannot miss this incredible showcase of SLO county's most treasured natural resource.

And while you are cruising through Edna Valley, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, located minutes from the the Edna Valley and less than 2 blocks from the beach. Pismo Beach is known for its Wine and Waves, and there is no better place to experience both than from the comfort of a spacious Valentina suite.

Call 805-773-1234 or visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html to reserve today!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Cal Poly Graduation Weekend!

Celebrate your Poly Grad's Big Achievement Properly!
Come to Valentina!

It's hard to believe it, but it's only a little more than 2 months away: a milestone in your child's life; a time that your family will come together to celebrate four, five, six, or maybe even eight years of hard work and achievement.

And it's an excuse to visit Pismo Beach.

Yes, Cal Poly graduation weekend is June 9-10, and now is the best time to book your suite or suites for the entire family at Valentina Inn & Villas. Located only 15 miles from Cal Poly, Valentina Inn & Villas accommodates 4-8 comfortably and is the perfect place to celebrate your son or daughter's magnificent achievement. After sitting in the hot sun of your kid's graduation ceremony, relax on one of our spacious balconies and let the Pacific breeze cool you down as you watch the sunset.

Add some celebratory champagne, and you have the makings of a great party.

Call 805-773-1234 or visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html to reserve today!

10th Annual Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo

Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo

Looking for some big air?

Pismo Beach is the place to be. Pismo is a place of both "gusto" and "gust." And if you love kiteboarding or the extreme air sports in general, Pismo Beach is the place to be April 13-15. The 10th Annual Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo is making a landing during this ideally windy time of the year.

This show will include product demonstrations, raffles daily, a fundraiser BBQ and a silent auction. Show off your kite and talk it up with the big timers in these sports. There will be SUP will be available for demo from 9am until 12noon. For those who haven't gotten into the Standup Paddling craze, this may just turn you into an SUP fanatic.

Kite and accessory vendors will be ready starting at 11am. Official kite demo hours are 12pm to 5pm.

Kite it up this April 13-15 at the end of Grand Ave. at the Pismo dunes, and see how the pros do it.

And while you're in town, reserve your room at Valentina Inn & Villas!

For more details and updates, visit grantdcook.com.

Did You Miss the First Pacific Breeze Concert?



Not quite this large, but almost as epic.

 Don't worry about it. It was rescheduled anyway.

Yes, due to inclement weather, the first concert of our Pismo Beach Pacific Breeze Concert Series has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 10. It's going to spectacular as always with great food, great music, and a good time in store for all!

This is just one of the many activities that make Pismo Beach the most family-friendly destination on the Central Coast.

And when you're in Pismo, be sure to stay at the Valentina Inn & Villas, located in the heart of Pismo, less than 2 blocks from the beach.