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!~

Taste of Pismo 2012 Has Arrived - April 20-22

Taste of Pismo 2012: April 20-22, 2012

What does Pismo taste like? If you have yet to discover our unique local flavors, now is your chance. Pismo's annual festival of gastronomical excellence has finally arrived. Taste of Pismo is a weekend-long showcase event dedicated to the many flavors of Pismo Beach. Enjoy all the great food and wine that Pismo and its surrounding Edna Valley has to offer!

The weekend begins Friday (April 20) at 5:30PM with “Farm to Street: Pismo Beach” - a glorious evening of global food & drink in California 's favorite beach town. This is a 3 hour event and is $60 per person.

The Premier Wine & Culinary Event showcasing top-rated local wines and delicious food pairings from our outstanding local restaurants in Pismo Beach begins at noon on Saturday on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Tickets for the event are $50 per person.

On Sunday, enjoy a pancake breakfast hosted by the Pismo Beach Firefighters Association and benefiting local charities. Tickets for this event are $8 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under.

Tickets available at Pismo Beach Chamber Office, 581 Dolliver St. or purchase online at PismoChamber.com

And while you're in Pismo for the weekend, stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, Pismo's newest accommodations. Take advantage of our low winter rates as you enjoy this wonderful event. To reserve, visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234!

Valentina ... Bringing the Family Together

Be that Model Family You Always Wanted to Be!

Spring has arrived, and the weather is perfect. So come on over to Pismo Beach, and make it a family affair. This is a perfect opportunity to share time with the entire family. Now's your chance to get Mom and Dad out of the house, pull your kids away from the TV, and connect with those "long lost" relatives. Call Aunt Suzy and Cousin Bill. You could even invite the in-laws!

Why wait until summer?

Our elegant, spacious suites accommodate 4-8 guests, and are complete with gourmet kitchens, state-of-the-art entertainment centers, and all the comforts of home.


Enjoy the Pismo Beach sunset your Valentina balcony as you relax from a hard day at the beach.

Call now at 805-773-1234 to reserve before it's too late.

SLO Film Festival: March 7-11

SLOIFF: SLO International Film Festival
March 7-11, 2012

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) is just around the corner. Headquartered in the charming downtown of San Luis Obispo on the marvelous Central Coast of California, this premiere SLOIFF showcases contemporary and classic cinema in a wide variety of venues, from the city’s world-renowned art deco Fremont Theatre, to the popular independent Palm Theatre. While you're in the area, you can enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and beauty of Pismo Beach, California's best-preserved beach town, as you sip wine from the local Edna Valley.
This annual, 5-day event will be taking place March 7-11, 2012. Tickets are on sale now, and the office has officially opened. Call 805-546-FILM for more details.

And while you're enjoying the festival, rest and relax in Pismo Beach, a short drive from all the events. Valentina Inn & Villas is located on the "Restaurant Row" of Pismo Beach, so after an exhausting day at the cinema, you can enjoy some of the finest cuisine in the area. Our ocean view suites are like something out of the movies.

For more information on Valentina Inn & Villas, check out our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234.

Stay Green, Stay at Valentina

At Valentina, we care about
Mama Earth.

Are you turning red with frustration as you try to go "green"? So many hotels offer quality, but have absolutely no concern for the environment. As Robbie Williams would say, "What a shame".

Here at Valentina, you get the best of both worlds. Spectacular amenities with an eco-friendly touch. Every luxurious villa is as spacious as a luxury condo, yet is less energy-consuming than the average hotel suite. Valentina has gone through extensive measures to set the bar for sustainability in the hospitality industry. From the structure to the surface, Valentina has made use of environmentally–friendly technology.

Here are some of its green features:

• HERS rated and approved for energy efficiency
• Thermal mass concrete on the second floor of Valentina is designed to hold temperature, thus limiting the use of heaters and fireplaces, and reducing energy consumption.
• Walls use R-19 insulation which are a higher standard of thermal regulation quality than the minimum code requirements.
• Roof is designed for thermal efficiency with white PVC membrane to maintain an ideal temperature range throughout the structure.
• Loewen windows, which are made of douglas fir wood (a renewable resource), and are manufactured by sustainable practices. Moreover, they are empirically shown to be among the industry's best in terms of thermal performance.
• Navien tankless water heater systems, rated at 98% energy-efficiency and are extremely efficient with water. In addition, landscaping is low-consumption, with many drought-resistant succulents.
• All landscaping is on a self-monitoring drip system, and pavers in the exterior parking lot allow for clean drainage.
• GE Profile™ Energy Star appliances in the kitchen (i.e. dishwasher), and in the utility room (i.e washer and dryer).

At Valentina, we believe in saving our natural resources. Through practical solutions and sustainable means, we are doing what we can to be a truly green hotel. We seek to set an example for other hotels in Central Coast (and California) hospitality industry. Together, we can save our fragile planet.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com/green.html

Taste of Pismo: April 15, 16, and 17

Taste of Pismo
Pismo Beach, CA

Why wait 'til summer to enjoy your Pismo getaway? Enjoy a little Taste of Pismo in April for one of Pismo's most well-known events (not that you need a real excuse to come here, anyway). Taste of Pismo 2011


Whenever you visit Pismo Beach, you can expect to taste more than just salt water and sand. Especially during the weekend of April 15-17. Every year, at the Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach hosts its  annual Taste of Pismo with an expanded three-day event.  Taste gourmet food and support some worthy fundraisers at this annual gastronomic festival.

Each year thousands of people visit our friendly coastal community and it's a pleasure for businesspeople to play host and offer some of the best food and wine available. The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring everyone together for unparalleled fun at this lively celebration. We invite you to sip and taste the best of Pismo Beach. It's Classic California! Taste of Pismo 2011

With such a great bluff top venue, the Taste of Pismo has grown into a full-blown culinary and wine affair, representing the unique gustatory tradition that Pismo Beach with the help of fine local restaurants and the nearby wineries of the Edna Valley Wine Region.


Kicking off Friday April 15th at 5pm under the big tent will be the “Good Vibrations” experience with live music, fantastic finger foods and a no host bar. Taste of Pismo 2011

Tickets available here.

Saturday, April 16^th will be the Premier Wine and Culinary Event showcasing Central Coast wines and Pismo Beach cuisine. From 1pm to 5pm guests will enjoy a wonderful afternoon with wine and food pairings from over local 25 wineries and restaurants. Check out the video from last year's Taste Of Pismo and start making plans to be part of this food, wine and music experience. Tickets $50 (early purchase discount available.) Taste of Pismo

On Sunday, April 17 take pleasure in the peaceful morning views from Dinosaur Park and partake in a hearty Pancake Breakfast hosted by the good folks from the Pismo Beach Firefighters Association.  From 9am to 1pm there will be plenty of hot coffee, flapjacks, bacon and sausage, juice and conversation. Your $8 adult ($3 children) tickets supports the Five Cities Youth Baseball program. Taste of Pismo 2011

For tickets and more info, Taste of Pismo or call us 805.773.4382


~TasteofPismo.com


And while you're enjoying Taste of Pismo, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, the newest, closest, and finest hotel accommodations in Pismo Beach. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach, and only minutes from this event, Valentina is ideal. With spacious, vacation rental size suites (most with an ocean view) complete with numerous fine amenities, it just doesn't get any better than this. Taste of Pismo


And now, on the bottom floor of Valentina, we would like to introduce Tastes of the Valleys of Pismo, Pismo's newest wine shop, showcasing over 70 wineries from the Santa Ynez and Edna Valley Wine Regions. Taste of Pismo


~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Beat the Rush . . . Book Your Pismo Getaway Today!

A Man Who Evidently Has Not
Booked His Pismo Getaway

Christmas and New Years have passed, but that doesn't mean you need to lose the spirit of the season so soon. While everyone around you is taking down their Christmas lights with moping faces, you could be smiling as you think about the magnificent sunsets and scenic views in Pismo Beach, CA.

The holidays may be over, but vacation time is just around the summer-- whether you want to treat yourself to an early spring retreat or summer getaway, Pismo Beach is gorgeous any time of year, especially when you stay at Valentina Inn & Villas.

Valentina Inn & Villas is less than two blocks from the beach, and several of our villas have spacious ocean-view balconies. All of our amenity-filled suites include fully-accessorized gourmet kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers. Secure, garage parking is complementary, and high speed internet is free as well.

Enjoy the wine and waves of Pismo Beach!

RESERVE NOW at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or by calling 805-773-1234 today!

Valentina  . . . Your Villa Awaits!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com