California Wine Month Specials -- September Only!

You never need an excuse to go wine tasting in the Edna Valley wine region, and now you have no better incentive. September is California Wine Month, and several wineries in the region are celebrating with an outrageous special. Try our distinct varietals as you explore the breathtaking Edna Valley region.

Located just a few miles from Pismo Beach, the Edna Valley offers the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of life, enabling you to enjoy the more important things in life, ... like wine.

To see all the great deals our wineries have to offer, visit http://slowine.com!

What Happened to the Time? Visit Pismo Before the Summer's Over!

The summer seems to be flying by. It felt like it was only yesterday that we were seeing the first rays of summer sunshine, and before we knew it, schools about to start.

Well, don't fret. Instead, make the most out of these last few weeks! Take the family to Pismo Beach! Pismo is the best and most charming beach on the West Coast, and the surrounding area affords a great time to all ages. Go winetasting in the Edna Valley wine region. Go hiking in San Luis Obispo. Go ATVing on the majestic Pismo Dunes!

This is the last call for summer. What are you waiting for?

And when you're in town with family or friends, stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Our spacious suites accommodate 4-8 comfortably, and include gourmet kitchens, dining areas and full entertainment centers.

To reserve, call 805-773-6245 or visit http://www.valentinapismobeach.com/reservations.html!

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!~

Roll Out the Barrels Coming Up

Roll Out the Barrels: June 21-24

Calling all wine connoisseurs, enthusiasts and general vino lovers. Roll Out the Barrels, an annual celebration and showcase of the Edna Valley's wine region is happening June 21-24. If you have never attended one of these events, you are in for a treat. This four-day long celebration allows you truly experience the magnificent "wine culture" amidst stunning surroundings.

The weekends starts off Thursday evening with Barrels in the Plaza in the Mission Plaza of downtown SLO at the same time as Farmer's Market. On Friday night, you can enjoy dinner with the local winemakers of the SLO region. And finally, Saturday and Sunday, you can experience special tastings, pairings, and live music throughout the wine country during the two-day long Passport to Wine Country. This self-guided tour of the SLO wine country is the perfect way to sample the fruits of our local winemakers.

For details and tickets, visit slowine.com!

Hurry and reserve your suite at Pismo Beach's premier vacation destination, Valentina Inn & Villas,  today!

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

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.

Relax in Wine Country as You Stay at Valentina

"You know you are in the heart of wine country. Back country roads lined with vineyards, rolling hills, a light breeze, and blue, blue skies. A feeling of peace sets in. From the people who greet you, to the laid back setting of San Luis Obispo, an un-crowded, un-hurried and un-pretentious wine tasting getaway awaits!

Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the SLO (that’s what we locals call it) wine region is comprised of three pristine viticulture areas: the Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley and Avila Valley. Our small, mostly family-owned wineries are well known for their hand-crafted bottlings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Zinfandel and more" (slowine.com).

And while you enjoy the simple pleasures of life in this charming community, be sure to book your stay at Valentina. From now through June 1, receive $75 OFF ANY 2 NIGHT STAY or $150 OFF ANY 3 NIGHT STAY.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

A Wine Lover's Paradise

San Luis Obispo County has earned worldwide recognition and respect for the exceptional quality of their varietals in this ideal viticulture area. Edna Valley and the Arroyo Grande Valley are bubbling over with fantastic wineries and tasting rooms. There are over 3000 acres of vines in South San Luis Obispo County, and even more are being planted.

~Pismo/Five Cities Welcome Map

The beautiful seaside community of Pismo Beach is centrally located in this outstanding wine region. On your next trip to Pismo, make sure that you book at Valentina Luxurious Vacation Villas. In the next week we will be offering some incredible specials and packages featuring the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Wine Region.