53rd Annual St. Anthony's Celebration Comes to Pismo Beach

St. Anthony Celebration
Pismo Beach, CA

Portuguese and St. Anthony admirers alike will take over Pismo Beach once again for the 53rd annual St. Anthony Celebration of Pismo Beach. This celebration is to Pismo what apple pie is to Americans or what pasta is to Italians. Pismo Beach locals and visitors enjoy the unique festa and anticipate it year after year. Festivities will begin on Saturday with a special rosary and novena prayer.

There will be an exchanging of St. Anthony statues at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Pismo Beach. Weeklong activities include dances, a procession, Mass, a live auction and grand march. A beef stew lunch served at the St. Anthony Celebration Grounds at noon on Aug. 22 will conclude the events.
The St. Anthony's Celebration is celebrated annually to honor the life and works of St. Anthony of Padua, who was born in Portugal in 1192.

Book now at Valentina to reserve your villa today for this event-filled celebration.

Become a Fan of Valentina Inn & Villas Today!

An Overly Zealous Fan of Valentina

Are you a fan of Valentina? Prove it!

Now you can easily do just that by clicking "Like" on our NEW Interactive Facebook Page: facebook.com/valentinapismo.

Our new interactive page includes a listing of all our amenities, a constantly updated listing of NEW SPECIALS, and great new slideshow of our villas.

Once you click "Like" Us, you can still view our interactive page by clicking "Welcome Page" on the left side bar.

And, as an official "fan" of Valentina on Facebook, you will be the first to know about our new Specials and Packages!

Take the next step today, and become a fan of Valentina on Facebook!



Enjoy Pismo Beach with the Whole Family



Don't Surrender to Non-Family Friendly Hotels
Stay at Valentina of Pismo Beach Instead

Pismo Beach is the ultimate California family destination. It's beautiful waves, spectacular sunsets, and remarkable tide pools blow Disneyland out of the water. Pismo Beach makes for the perfect wholesome family vacation, minus the life-size Mickey Mouse.

However, the typical problem Pismo admirers face is that it becomes too expensive to bring the entire family along. In many cases, especially with older kids, it could even mean having to book two rooms.

Don't fret! Valentina Inn & Villas has the solution for you. Our spacious, vacation rental size, one to three bedroom villas accommodate 4-8, meaning the entire family can fit in the suite comfortably, and have room to move around too.

The other expensive part of any trip is the cost to eat out. Valentina likewise has the solution to this dilemma. Every single suite at Valentina has a full gourmet kitchen equipped with all the modern kitchen appliances necessary to make a great family meal, as well as a dining area and dinner table. Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not.

Other family friendly conveniences like a full-size washer and dryer, free Wifi, and proximity to the beach (less than 2 blocks) make Valentina ideal.

For more details, call 805-773-1234 or check out our website: ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

The Perfect Place for Your Perigrination to Pismo. Period.

Stay Calm! Summer Isn't Over Yet
You Can Still Take that Pismo Vacation

Last call for all last minute travelers! Days of relaxation and family time (or romantic time) await you in Pismo Beach, but the summer is almost up. And as always, vacancy is decreasing as the month of August passes by, but that should not stop you from booking your favorite suite at Valentina Inn & Villas, located less than 2 blocks from the beach.

Summer is not officially over until Labor Day (first week of September), and the incredible weather in Pismo Beach lasts longer that that anyway.

And now when you book any 4 Night Stay at Valentina, you receive your 5th Night Free.*

For more details, check out ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call 805-773-1234!

*This offer is not valid for Labor Day Weekend.

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

Savor the Central Coast: Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2011

Savor the Central Coast 2011

Aromatic wines, a gastronomical explosion at every corner, and of course, those phenomenal California sunsets . . . what's not to savor about the Central Coast?

Sunset Magazine agrees, and has developed the most premier showcase event on the Central Coast-- Savor the Central Coast 2011. Nestled midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Sunset Savor the Central Coast celebrates the beauty and bounty of this coastal region in an incredible 4-day experience. The event showcases area winemakers, chefs, and artisanal food producers. Sunset magazine’s expert editors guide attendees through outdoor adventures and farm excursions, plus join guests at exclusive winemaker dinners and amazing culinary showcases by celebrity chefs.

To celebrate the main event, there will be events happening all over the Central Coast, which means that Pismo Beach is the perfect centerpoint for your gustatory journey. And ideally located in Pismo Beach, less than 2 blocks from the beach, lies the beautiful Valentina Inn & Villas-- beautiful vacation rental sized suites complete with numerous amenities and conveniences. While the impression of the vino rosso on your tastebuds may fade away, your experience at Valentina will stick with you for years to come.

And during this event, we are offering 25% OFF Weeknights (Sunday-Thursday nights). Book now at 805-773-1234 or valentinapismobeach.com/reservations.html.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com
~SavorCentralCoast.com

New in Pismo Beach: Sans Liege Wine Tasting Room



Winemaker Curt Schalchlin
Searching for a Syrah in the Great Beyond

 To the delight of Valentina guests, Price Street has turned a deeper shade of burgundy. Indeed, another tasting room has arrived in this Restaurant Row of Pismo Beach, only a block from Valentina Inn & Villas-- Sans Liege. Sans Liege sources its grapes from the finest wineries on the Central Coast, and then channels them into exemplary wines "made complete by the union of their disparate strengths."

As owner and winemaker Curt Schalchlin comments:

"When choosing vineyards to source fruit from, I favor character over notoriety. Each of these sites have a distinctive appeal that separates them from the rest, and very often my sources are locations passed over by other winemakers. In taking up my own journey, I've learned to not discount any field for its quirks and eccentricities, however, for in diversity lies the promise of uncommon opportunity. This is the heart of Sans Liege. The Central Coast is home to a wide variety of climates, soils and topographies, so I keep my boundaries wide open. Though these appellations are each highly-regarded for their production of Rhone varietals, I've found that fruit from my vineyard blocks speak foremost of their individual provenance, a very real story of place, rather than as textbook examples of Mediterranean France."

This beautiful new tasting room in the heart of Pismo Beach is bound to enchant your tastebuds and, under the expert guidance of Schalchlin, enlighten you with the wisdom of a master taster.

Explore the charm and character of Central Coast varietals at Sans Liege on your next stay at Valentina Inn & Villas! Sans Liege Wines is located at 870 Price Street in Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach . . . Wine and Waves. It's what we do.

~SansLiege.com
~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Pismo Weather, Pismo Surf Report, and More!

Pismo Beach Weather . . .
There's simply nothing like it.

Why do you love Pismo Beach? Pismo Beach-enamored peoples from all over the globe have deliberated and debated this hotly contested question for ages upon ages. However, if you ask anyone of importance, they will agree on one thing: the weather. Pismo Beach has the best weather in the state of California. Not too hot, not too much rain, no snow (and of course, no hurricanes or tornadoes). In other words, it's Hawaii minus the leis.

And for those that come for the waves, Pismo is recognized internationally for its uncrowded beaches and great waves. While it may not be Mavericks, the waves are great for those who want to learn the art of surfing, and can be large enough to appease the professional surfer.

To prove our point, and to provide a valuable service to all Pismo Beach admirers, we have decided to incorporate a brand-new feature on our website: a Pismo Weather and Surf Report. This Valentina page offers up-to-date details on the weather with a link to a trusted 10 day forecast. This way, you can plan ahead for your Pismo Beach getaway.

In addition, we provide a 3-day tide report with the highs and lows for the day and a pier cam so that you get a look at the waves before you get here.

And to top it all off, we have a map of Pismo Beach (complete with a Google Maps link) so that you can't get lost as you find your way to this Central Coast paradise.

Pismo Beach: The Classic California Beach Experience

Why Los Angeles May Not Be the Best
Place to Do Your Vacation

California . . . The land of sunny beaches and incredible wines.

A getaway to the beaches of Los Angeles sounds nice. But Southern California's hot . . . really hot. And traffic is always congested. And ... no wineries nearby. What kind of vacation is that?

San Francisco? Well, the pinnacle of the Golden State is not always so golden when it comes to the weather either. The "Frisco Bay" is typically cold and foggy, even in the summer months. And unless you wanna drive all the way to Napa or Sonoma, ... no wineries nearby. Again, what kind of vacation is that?

The solution: choose the middle ground Pismo Beach, CA (halfway between Los Angeles & San Francisco ... where the weather is ideal, and the wine is plentiful (and of high quality). Pismo Beach provides the perfect California getaway for the tourist that just wants some wine and waves without all the snags. With over 100 local wineries in close proximity (the Edna Valley is just right around the corner), and perfect weather all the time, Pismo Beach is the beach town destination for you and your family (and friends!).

And at Valentina, Pismo's Newest Accommodations, we make family vacations easier than ever before. Our vacation rental size suites accommodate 4-8, and include full gourmet kitchens (so you don't have to eat out every night), living rooms with entertainment centers, washer/dryer, and more. Live the Pismo dream this summer!

Reserve Now at 805-773-1234 or at http://valentinapismobeach.com/reservations.html!

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

Plan Your Next Business Meeting or Corporate Retreat at Valentina!

Why a Corporate Camping Trip
May Not Be a Good Idea

Nothing helps the flow of business better than a little team-building retreat away from the office. A little time with nature is always good, but then again, you and your co-workers may get poison oak and not make it to work in the following days. And good luck with your 3G signal up in Mammoth!

Better yet, you could come to Pismo Beach and stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, where we will accomodate all of your business needs in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach, Valentina is the perfect venue for any business meeting or corporate retreat. We have a comfortable meeting room complete with an ocean view balcony. We are on the restaurant row of Pismo Beach so you can finish the evening with a delicious meal at one of the fine restaurants surrounding Valentina.

Our 1-3 bedroom suites include full gourmet kitchens, living rooms with state-of-the-art entertainment centers, dining rooms, washer/dryer sets, and more! Secure, wireless internet is FREE, and for those that want to leave the computer at the office, we have a computer in the lobby. Secure, garage parking is likewise complimentary!

To inquire about corporate rates, please call 805-773-1234.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Tee Off at the Annual Classic California Golf Tournament



Luckily, this Scotsman will not
be competing at the event.

Move over Scotland! We may not have a golf course at our airport, but we do have some fantastic golf tournaments. On September 15, the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Classic California Golf Tournament at the Cypress Ridge Golf Course. There will be a shot-gun start at 12:00 provided there are no birds in the way.

Here are some of the highlights:
>Golf, Cocktail Party, Dinner at Cypress Pavilion
>Multiple golf club prizes given away
>Miller Light & Corona Girls in attendance
>Special exhibition by Peter Candela
>Out-Drive the Pro Contest!

Will Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham show up the other two mayors of the Tri-Cities with putting supremacy, . . . or embarass herself silly? We won't know the answer until the 15th when Pismo Beach history will be made.

And if you're coming from out of town, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, Pismo's newest and finest vacation rentals.

I Left My Heart in San Francisco . . . And Then Got Married in Pismo!



Celebrate Your Vows of Matrimony
in Pismo Beach

 In today's world, it's almost become banal to have your life match the words of a song. With the number of lyric-obsessive people that live among us, nothing ever truly seems, well, . . . original.

Break the mold . . . and do so in style by getting married in the Central Coast's secret city of love- Pismo Beach, CA. In days of old, Pismo Beach may have been known for its clams and butterflies, but times have changed, and Pismo's other little secret has escaped into the world through little (but widely read) trustworthy outlets like the Valentina Inn & Villas blog.

Pismo Beach is the land of wine and waves . . . a place where couples can enjoy a more relaxed sort of romance. And as any romantic knows, true love should make your heartbeat accelerate . . . not the rush hour traffic surrounding you. Here in Pismo, you will rediscover the real reason you fell in love with your soulmate . . . those times when you were able to spend time with him or her without all the other pressures of life making you uneasy.

And what better venue to celebrate your new vows than Valentina Inn & Villas, centrally located less than 2 blocks from the beach. Spectacular sunsets await you as you sip wine and reflectively look onward into your future together (or at least pretend to do so). Is there anything more romantic?

"I got married in Pismo Beach" . . . now, really, how many people can say that? Your wedding may be the most important event of your life. Make it a Pismo Beach wedding!

To get all the updates about Valentina and our specials/packages, Click Here check out our newly updated Fan Page on Facebook today!:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Valentina-Inn-Villas/158001917586710?sk=app_129982580378550

The Mid-State Fair Has Arrived: Highlight on the Frontier Stage

George Thorogood . . .
Maybe a Little Older, But Still
Bad to the Bone

Is the economy beating you down? Is the cost for a Maroon 5 ticket making it harder and harder to breath? Would you prefer to spend Saturday in the park than attend a Chicago concert? Well, we have the solution for you. Rock out at the Fort Frontier Stage instead. Sound crazy? Read on.

The Fort Frontier Stage at the Mid State Fair actually has some of the hottest artists of all generations. From War to Berlin to the phenomenal George Thorogood, the Fort Frontier Stage has some of the hottest artists of times past. Remember: rock n' roll never dies . . . so don't let it!

Attend these fantastic concert provided for FREE with the cost of your admission:

July 20, 2011: Tanya Tucker
July 21, 2011: Berlin
July 22, 2011: War
July 23, 2011: Bow Wow Wow
July 24, 2011: Tenth Avenue North
July 25, 2011: The Fabulous Thunderbirds
July 26, 2011: Crystal Gayle
July 27, 2011: Stealing Angels
July 28, 2011: George Thorogood
July 29, 2011: Spin Doctors
July 30, 2011: Charlie Musselwhite
July 31, 2011: Little Joe y La Familia

So, instead of riding on the metro, or pretending to be bad to the bone, see these excellent performances at  the Annual Mid State Fair.

And to cool off after singing your heart out in Paso Robles, stick around the area and drive southeast to Pismo Beach (just a short drive away). A stay at Valentina Inn & Villas is the perfect way to complete your jammin' journey, and truly get a chance to experience the Central Coast area.

For details, check out http://valentinapismobeach.com/ or call 805-773-1234!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com
~http://www.midstatefair.com/entertainment_frontier.php