Pismo Beach's Unique History... Now Seen at the Smithsonian!

Clam Currency? Only in Pismo Beach!

Did you know that the humble town of Pismo Beach is recognized in the nation's most prestigious history museum?

Indeed, the Smithsonian Museum of American History has featured Pismo Beach in its new coin exhibit. Interestingly enough, Pismo became so desperate during the Great Depression that some residents actually used clams for coins. Pismo Beach is known best as the Clam Capital of the World, and it surely lives up to its name.

See this link to the Smithsonian Museum for more details! The clam currency to the left is dated March 8, 1933!

Roll Out the Barrels This Weekend!

Roll Out the Barrels This Weekend: June 21-24!

When in Pismo Beach, there are two things that every experienced traveler must experience: wine and waves. The waves go without saying, but have you had the opportunity to explore the Edna Valley wine region surrounding this charming beach town?

If not, Roll Out the Barrels, happening this weekend (June 21-24, 2012) is your big chance. The weekend starts this evening, June 21st, with the annual Barrels in the Mission Plaza event. On Friday night, you can dine with the winemakers at participating wineries. As for Saturday and Sunday, your weekend “Passport to SLO Wine Country” will grant you entry into over 20 wineries on both Saturday and Sunday. For info and tickets, please call 805-541-5868 or visit www.slowine.com.

~And, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas while you're in Pismo Beach!~

Classic Car Show Revs Up in Pismo Beach

The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show is roaring through Pismo Beach, and the town is buzzing with car enthusiasts from all over California. What brings these folks here year after year? It's not the smell of diesel in the air... it's not the glimmer of newly painted Chevy's and hot rods. It's the breathtaking beauty of Pismo Beach. What better place to celebrate Father's Day than the most gorgeous spot on the Central Coast?

People don't simply come here to look at cool cars. Pismo Beach has the perfect balance of wine and waves, charm and class and stays true to its Classic California roots.

If you missed the Car Show this year, you can still enjoy the stunning town this summer. Reserve your villa today at Valentina Inn & Villas, and you can bask in paradise without traveling to Hawaii.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Pismo Beach Classic Car Show: June 15-17

The time has arrived! The 27th Annual Pismo Beach Classic Car Show is coming to town. The car show takes place in the beautiful downtown area and the on the historic Pismo Pier.  This is one of the largest car shows in California. The Classic Car Show is one of the most well known and well respected shows in the nation. It is one of the largest shows in California, and you couldn't ask for a better venue than Pismo Beach. A great way to treat dad on Fatherʼs Day weekend.

And while you're in town, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. Located on Price Street, you can park your car in our convenient, free parking garage, and enjoy the festivities a few steps away!