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!

Crazy About the Monarchs? Read on!

The Monarch Butterfly Grove of Pismo Beach

No, we don't mean royalty, ... but these beautiful creatures are no less "regal," and are another reason to visit Pismo Beach. The beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" Monarch Butterflies cluster by the thousands in the Eucalyptus trees of the Monarch Butterfly Grove, giving the appearance of golden leaves. Now, the Grove is offering daily "Talks" about the monarchs!

Our Monarch Butterfly Grove is located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground and is the most visited Monarch Grove in the world. The grove is staffed daily by our knowledgeable docents from 10am-4pm, with talks given at 11am and 2pm. Free admission and parking is provided.

Come to the grove to observe this great Central Coast wonder! Visit the grove today!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

When You're Tired from a Long Day of Vacation...

Valentina Gas Fireplaces ... in Every Ocean View Villa

Do you love to just sit back and read by the fireside? Well, now you can do that in Pismo Beach, as you rest from your daily adventures during those winter nights.

All of our ocean view suites have artisan, hand-tiled gas fireplaces that our guaranteed to warm your soul as you sit back and enjoy the "down-time" of your vacation.

In addition, neither a suitcase full of books or an e-reader is necessary. Every Valentina suite has a complete library. At Valentina, we believe it's the little details that matter.

Reserve now for the holiday season!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com 

Happy Thanksgiving from the Valentina Inn & Villas

The Pringle Family is truly thankful for the many guests that have made its first couple years a success. We are happy that you have been able to share in our dream.

While we sit at the dining room table together, we count you all among our blessings.

As we prepare for the Christmas season, we want you to be the first to know about our newest special, which is bound to bring your family and friends closer together. Book two of our three bedroom villas (Suites 203 and 204), and receive a special discount. Valentina is perfect for family gatherings and reunions among good friends.

Stay posted for more details!

Happy Turkey Day!

When You Finally Take a Break and Come to Pismo ...

The Majestic Pismo Pier

While you are Googling vacation ideas behind the boss's back at work, hopefully you search your way to this blog, where you can find all the latest events happening in Pismo Beach and the Central Coast, as well as info on ways to make your Pismo Beach getaway that much better.

Idea 1: Take a stroll on the Pismo Pier with that special someone or with the fam. This historic Pismo landmark is unspoiled and gives you a breathtaking view of Pismo paradise. Let your mind glide with the relaxing sound of the waves, and finish off your evening by popping the cork on a bottle of local wine from the highly acclaimed Edna Valley.
In other words, live the Pismo life.

The Monarchs Are Coming! The Monarchs Are Coming!

The Monarch Butterfies: Returning to Pismo in Weeks!

Pismo Beach is turning a new shade of orange this coming month. Yes, the Monarch Butterflies will be returning to Pismo at the end of October. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. A treat for all ages, and a Pismo Beach tradition, the arrival of the Monarchs is a highly anticipated event.

Pismo's official Monarch Butterfly Grove is easily accessible to butterfly admirers. It is located on State Highway 1 at the south boundary of the city limits of Pismo Beach.

Spectators come from all over the Central Coast and throughout California to catch a glimpse of these dazzling Monarchs. Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable and well-informed volunteer docents offering daily talks and information.

Our colony is one of the largest in the nation, hosting an average of 25,000 butterflies over the last five years. The Monarchs that visit Pismo Beach are a special variety. They have a life span of six months as opposed to that of common Monarchs who live only six weeks (we like to credit this to the stress-free Pismo lifestyle). This can be attributed to a unique fat storing system. However, even with an extended life span, those butterflies that leave in March will never return.

Scientists do not know why the Monarchs consistently return to some wintering sites. In North America, those sites range from the Central and Southern California Coast to Mexico. Some scientists speculate that the insects are equipped with genetic homing systems that lead them from their summer sites in the Sierras, Florida, Canada and the Great Lakes Region in North America back to their winter locations.

On the Central Coast, Monarchs winter in Pismo Beach, Pacific Grove and Morro Bay. The Natural History Museum In Morro Bay is an excellent resource for information about Monarchs.

During the season the Docent Trailer opens at 10am and closes at 4pm daily. Daily talks happen at 11am and 2pm, weather permitting. For more information or directions, please call the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778. Be sure to visit ClassicCalifornia.com - the Pismo Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau's web site for more information about Pismo Beach.

http://www.monarchbutterfly.org/

And if you are planning on making a trip out to Pismo, or wish to stop here on your tour of the California Central Coast, be sure to contact Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach, CA, located at the heart of the Central Coast, less than two blocks from the beach.