February 2 is California Western Monarch Day

Attention nature lovers and general butterfly enthusiasts: Western Monarch Day 2013 is happening Feb. 2 at the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. This event will feature butterfly talks and educational booths for adults, as well as art activities for children. This is a great opportunity (or excuse) to admire the thousands of Monarch butterflies hanging in huge clusters from the eucalyptus and pine trees in the grove.

Pismo Beach's Monarch Butterfly Grove will remain open through the month of February from 10am-4pm with docents providing daily talks at 11am and 2pm.

Come visit before it's too late!

For info on Pismo accommodations, visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com!

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.

Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series and Farmers' Market



Show Off Your Moves Like These Folks!
A Good Time is in Store for All

Don't miss out on the free concert series held on Sundays in Grover Beach from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (except for the weekend of August 27-28 which is the Stone Soup Festival). This event is co-sponsored with the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce and is held in conjunction with a Farmers' Market.

All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer afternoon listening to great music.
Jam out to some of our best local performers today!

See below for details:

Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series and Farmers' MarketDates: September 4, 11, 18, and  25, 2011
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (except August 28th)
Bands: See Concert Poster
Location: Ramona Garden Park, 993 Ramona Avenue
Performing September 4th: Up In The Air (Latin)

Located only a couple miles from Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach, CA.
~http://grover.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=171

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

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 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

Looking for FREE Things to Do in Pismo Beach?

Trust Us ... It'll Be Bigger than the Beatles ... Really.

Pismo Beach is beautiful year-round, but the Spring will be hopping with another season of the Pacific Breeze Concert Series, taking place at Dinosaur Caves Park.

The next concert, featuring "Unfinished Business", will happen on Sunday, March 27th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Admission is FREE for all, and includes children's activities. Food, drinks, and ice cream are for sale. For more details, check out PismoChamber.com, or take a look out the following link: Pacific Breeze Flyer.

And while you're rockin' out at the Dinosaur Caves Park, be sure to reserve your villa at Valentina Inn & Villas -- Pismo's newest, closest, and finest accommodations. Located less than 2 blocks from the historic Pismo Beach Pier and on the Restaurant Row of Pismo Beach, we offer spacious villas with numerous amenities. Book your stay for the Spring, and you will still be able to take advantage of our surprisingly low Winter Rates.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com