Pismo Beach's Unique History... Now Seen at the Smithsonian!

Clam Currency? Only in Pismo Beach!

Did you know that the humble town of Pismo Beach is recognized in the nation's most prestigious history museum?

Indeed, the Smithsonian Museum of American History has featured Pismo Beach in its new coin exhibit. Interestingly enough, Pismo became so desperate during the Great Depression that some residents actually used clams for coins. Pismo Beach is known best as the Clam Capital of the World, and it surely lives up to its name.

See this link to the Smithsonian Museum for more details! The clam currency to the left is dated March 8, 1933!

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!~

Classic Car Show Revs Up in Pismo Beach

The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show is roaring through Pismo Beach, and the town is buzzing with car enthusiasts from all over California. What brings these folks here year after year? It's not the smell of diesel in the air... it's not the glimmer of newly painted Chevy's and hot rods. It's the breathtaking beauty of Pismo Beach. What better place to celebrate Father's Day than the most gorgeous spot on the Central Coast?

People don't simply come here to look at cool cars. Pismo Beach has the perfect balance of wine and waves, charm and class and stays true to its Classic California roots.

If you missed the Car Show this year, you can still enjoy the stunning town this summer. Reserve your villa today at Valentina Inn & Villas, and you can bask in paradise without traveling to Hawaii.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Pismo Beach Classic Car Show: June 15-17

The time has arrived! The 27th Annual Pismo Beach Classic Car Show is coming to town. The car show takes place in the beautiful downtown area and the on the historic Pismo Pier.  This is one of the largest car shows in California. The Classic Car Show is one of the most well known and well respected shows in the nation. It is one of the largest shows in California, and you couldn't ask for a better venue than Pismo Beach. A great way to treat dad on Fatherʼs Day weekend.

And while you're in town, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. Located on Price Street, you can park your car in our convenient, free parking garage, and enjoy the festivities a few steps away!

Valentina... The Best Place for a Pismo Family Reunion

Valentina... Perfect for Family Reunions!

Have you been meaning to have that family reunion, but just don't want to have to go through all the planning and expense of it all?

Well, why not have it at the beach? Pismo Beach is one of the most gorgeous venues on the Central Coast, and offers an endless supply of entertainment for everyone, especially the kiddos. From kiting to ATV'ing to even skydiving, Pismo Beach really has it all. Catch some waves with Uncle Fred or sunbath with Aunt Betty in between enjoying a nice picnic style lunch at the beach.

And while you're here, the spacious suites at Valentina Inn & Villas are perfect for families. Our suites sleep 4-8 comfortably, and are more affordable than most vacation rentals. Gourmet kitchens are fully equipped for you to prepare meals and the balconies allow you a spectacular view of the sunset.

So when you're about ready to plan that family reunion this summer, be sure to call us at 805-773-1234 or visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com!

Skydive Pismo Beach Today!

Skydiving in Pismo Beach... Just Plain Awesome

Know what's awesome? One word: Skydiving.

Know what's even more awesome? Skydiving in Pismo Beach. There is nothing like hurtling toward Earth at 120 miles an hour in absolute free fall. As the whirling wind creates a cushion, one feels as though they are floating in the clouds. It's the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of flying that you never get to experience from the seat of an airplane.

New to Pismo Beach, this is a must for any daredevil to experience. And really, you couldn't ask for a better place to dive.

Skydive Pismo Beach is a tandem skydiving school, which mean every novice jumper is strapped to a certified expert. Then again, if you want a real thrill, you can take extra lessons and jump solo.

For more details, visit SkyDivePismoBeach.com!

And after you recover from your "fall," be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, located less than 2 blocks from the beach. Our breathtaking views are sure to take your breath away (though maybe not as much as that skydive).

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Valentina... Perfect for Pismo Beach Weddings

Valentina ... Perfect for Weddings

Spring has sprung and love is in the air... which means it's wedding planning time! With its beautiful shoreline and majestic sunsets, Pismo Beach is the best place to get married on the Central Coast. Don't bow down to the lifestyles of the rich and famous who have their weddings on private islands and exclusive beaches. Pismo Beach is even more amazing and won't put a dent on your honeymoon fund.

Especially when you stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. Our romantic ocean view villas are perfect for the newlywed couple and are even spacious enough to accommodate all your VIP guests.

To view our beautiful villas, visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com!

Valentina... Your Villa Awaits!

Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival Next Weekend: May 26-27, 2012

For the Love of Strawberries!
Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival

Looking for an awesome way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend? Well, after you pay your tributes to our military servicemen and women, come over to Arroyo Grande and enjoy the annual Strawberry Festival. This fun Arroyo Grande tradition is perfect for the whole family. This features ten areas with live entertainment. Local vendors will be offering strawberry themed treats of every type: strawberry with waffles, strawberries with ice cream, strawberry parfaits and more! If you love strawberries, it doesn't get any better than this.

The weekend kicks off on Saturday, May 26 and ends on Sunday, May 27.

And nothing complements a strawberry filled weekend better than a Pismo Beach retreat. While you're in town, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, located on Price Street, less than 2 blocks from the beach. For more details, visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call 805-773-1234!

Central Coast Foodie Festival -- May 20, 2012

Central Coast Foodie Festival

Are you a foodie? The First Annual Central Coast Foodie Festival will be happening on May 20, 2012 in Grover Beach. Mobile food vendors, caterers and restaurateurs will showcase their delectable specialties at this inaugural celebration. Enjoy the wonders of the Central Coast this weekend only. The difference between this show and the Iron Chef is that you get to be the judge! There will be a competition for Appetizers, Entrées and Desserts. Dabble in some delicious barbecued poultry, beef, and pork. And of course, beer and wine will be a-plenty. Local DJ entertainment will set the mood. If you've been to the Stone Soup Festival before, you are in for a treat!

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!

Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival Coming Up

Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival

Are you crazy for strawberries? Good news... the 28th Annual Strawberry Festival is happening this May 28 and 29 in the Village of Arroyo Grande, located just a couple minutes from Pismo Beach. This weekend long celebration commemorates one of the area's most prized crops and is filled with great food and entertainment. Enjoy delicious strawberry shortcakes, milkshakes, ice cream and funnel cakes as you walk through the charming Village and visit the many booths.

Live music from rock, blues, jazz, folk and ethnic bands will fill the air (along with the sweet smell of strawberries).

Sunset Magazine has even called it the best place to be on Memorial Day Weekend. And after a long day of strawberry feasting and walking, rest at Valentina Inn & Villas, located just 2 blocks from the beach. The weather is absolutely great over here!

The Pismo Dunes ... A Central Coast Treasure

The Pismo Dunes

People come from far and wide to experience the majestic sands of Pismo Beach--literally. The Dunes are something from out of this world, and are known throughout California and the world as some of the best locations for ATV riding and hummer cruising.

Pismo State Beach should really be recognized as one of the Great Wonders of the World, known through the end of time as that place where Pismo visitors and locals "really got some big air."

At any rate, the Pismo Dunes are one of our many treasures.

And now when you visit, you have a private garage to protect your ATV/off-roading vehicle. That is, when you stay at Valentina Inn & Villas. Valentina is located less than two blocks from the pier, and only a couple miles from the dunes, and all of our guests receive complimentary, secure garage parking. So not only will you have a great time, but you will truly have some piece of mind.

Valentina ... Your Villa Awaits!

Come to Pismo ... The Weather's Fine!

Have you checked the weather? It's absolutely gorgeous here! Pismo Beach is known for it's perfect mediterranean climate, and spectacular surroundings, and the timing is absolutely perfect. Spring has officially sprung in Pismo, and we are witnessing the very beginning of a great vacation season.

Who needs Hawaii when you can soak up the sun in beautiful Pismo Beach?

And what better place to absorb the calmness of these surroundings than from a spacious Valentina suite? Book now before winter season ends, and take advantage of our low winter rates today!

April 20-22: 8th Annual Taste of Pismo



Taste of Pismo 2012

One of the biggest gastronomic events is about to hit the Pismo coast. Taste of Pismo is next weekend, and if you have never attended this fabulous event, you are in for a treat. Pismo Beach is known far and wide for having the delectable food, fine wine, and dazzling ocean views. Taste of Pismo showcases all the major local restaurants and eateries in Pismo Beach, and draws 30 of the best wineries in the award-winning Edna Valley wine region.
So... have you purchased your tickets yet?

And if you are planning on attending this weekend-long event, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, centrally located in Pismo Beach. Start the summer early!

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!