Celebrate Mom in Pismo Beach!

May 5, 2014

Mother’s Day 2014 is approaching quickly and what better way to celebrate Mom than with a visit to California’s beautiful Central Coast. Pismo Beach and its surrounding communities are gearing up to honor Mom in style with a collection of fun activities sure to satisfy any preference from kicking back by a pool to outdoor adventures and elegant concerts.

The Mother’s Day 2014 Event Line Up

Pacific Breeze Concert Series

The 2014 Pacific Breeze Concert Series kicks off its season with a special Mother’s Day Concert featuring The Damon Castillo Band from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This free, fun for the whole family concert takes place at the Pismo Beach Rotary Amphitheater at Dinosaur Caves Park.

For additional information contact the Pismo Beach Parks & Recreation Department at 805-773-7063.

The Jack House

The Jack House is hosting a special Mother’s Day event from 1:00pm until 4:00pm including light jazz, desserts and beverages in their beautiful gardens. Do not miss out on this unique treat which includes docent tours of this historic Victorian home.

Cost of entry is $5 plus an additional charge for food and beverage. Children under 12 are free.

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Pismo Beach Welcomes Wine, Waves & Beyond 2014

April 22, 2014

A local Pismo Beach nonprofit organization, AmpSurf^TM, has been aiding the disabled community for ten years through a very unique rehabilitation program. By combining the healing power found in nature, specifically from the Pacific Ocean, with the physical challenge of adaptive surfing, AmpSurf^TM has been able to give disabled veterans, adults and children the ability to focus on their capabilities instead of their disabilities. Through specialized Learn to Surf Clinics, the organization allows their participants to feel physically and mentally whole in a way that is unmatched by other programs.

Support AmpSurf^TM

A special event is being held April 30^th through May 4^th, 2014 bringing the best of San Luis Obispo County together for a surf and wine event benefiting AmpSurf^TM. Wine, Waves & Beyond combines Pismo Beach’s classic surf culture with San Luis Obispo’s unique wine country, creating four days of fun taking place at various scenic venues across San Luis Obispo County.

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“Taste of Pismo” Returns to Dinosaur Caves Park

April 16, 2014

The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 10^th Annual Taste of Pismo, taking place Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2014. There is so much to love about this event. Locals and out-of-towners alike will not want to miss this exciting weekend designed to celebrate the best of Pismo Beach’s expertise in food, wine and beer.

Saturday, April 26^th features the premier wine and culinary event of the season overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park. Delight in the taste of local restaurants, wineries and breweries, accompanied by fine music from 12:00pm until 4:00pm.

Featured wineries

Baileyana, Adelaida, Saucelito Canyon, Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, Opolo Vineyards, Phantom Rivers Wine, Morovino, Wolff Vineyards, Kynsi Winery, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards, Claiborne & Churchill, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, 2^nd Chance Winery, Chamisal Vineyards, Cottonwood Canyon Winery, Vargas, Monarch Grove and Biddle Ranch Vineyard.

Featured Breweries

Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pismo Brewing Company, Tap It Brewing Co. and SLO Brew.

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The Ultimate in Extreme Surface Water Sports is coming to Pismo Beach at the 12th Annual KiteXpo

April 9, 2014

The KiteXpo returns to Pismo Beach for its 12^th annual event, Friday, April 11^th-13^th. It is one of the largest kiteboarding events in the country.

Kiteboarding is also known as kitesurfing and is an extreme surface water sport that combines aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, and paragliding. Many hazards and problems encountered during kiteboarding can be avoided or minimized with proper instruction in kite launching, flying, landing, usage of the bar, lines and safety devices. The Pismo Beach KiteXpo will be covering many of these topics in addition to demonstrating some of today’s best kiteboarding gear for novice through advanced kiteboarders.

The three day event is packed with demonstrations. All three days will showcase stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kite demos. SUP demonstrations will take place each day at approximately 10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm. Kite demonstrations will take place each day beginning between 11:00am and 12:00pm and continuing until 5:00pm. All demonstrators will be intermediate level kiteboarders or better and will be showcasing some of their best tricks.

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“Small Town-Big Race” – Running the San Luis Obispo Marathon

March 31, 2014

Gear up, runners! The San Luis Obispo Marathon and Half Marathon will be taking place April 25^th-27^th and is an event not to be missed by runners or spectators alike. The event was established in 2010 and offers one of the most beautiful race courses in the United States. The course itself tours the classic downtown San Luis Obispo and its historic neighborhoods then venture out into Edna Valley where you will take in views of the magnificent Morros, gorgeous farmland and pristine vineyards. Complete your race with a heart-pounding finale at the renowned Madonna Inn.

If the views are not enough, expect race day weather representative of a perfect California Central Coast spring. The morning is likely to begin in the low 50s and then anticipate the sunshine as temperatures rise into the mid-to-high 60s, perhaps even 70s.

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March Madness Reaches Pismo Beach’s Local Team Favorite: The Cal Poly Mustangs

March 21, 2014

On Wednesday night, the Cal Poly Mustang Men’s Basketball Team made history, as they not only appeared in their first NCAA Division I Tournament game, but won the game for their first Division I postseason victory. The Mustangs outscored fellow 16^th seed Texas Southern, 81-69 in the first matchup between the two programs, clinching an advancement to take on the undefeated Midwest Regional No. 1 seed, Wichita State. The game will be played at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO at 4:10 pm PT on Friday, March 21^st.

Cal Poly (14-19) qualified for its first NCAA Division I Tournament by winning three Big West Conference Tournament games against UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and Cal State Northridge over a three day period. The Mustangs have become the first Big West Conference team to win an NCAA Tournament game since 2005, when the 8^th seed Pacific beat Pitt during the first round.

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The History of Pismo Beach Unveiled

March 17, 2014

Images of America: Pismo Beach, Effie McDermott’s newest book, is the latest in a series of small-town books published by Arcadia Publishing. The fascinating history of Pismo Beach encompasses the importance of certain retired preachers, a king of bootleggers and earned its name, “Pismo Beach.”

McDermott explains that the name originated from a Chumash Indian village located near tar springs in Price Canyon known as “Pismu” meaning “tar,” which was a valuable substance the Chumash used to seal their baskets and canoes. Several variations of the name were encountered before remaining stable as Pismo Beach. These other names included Pismo Surf Landing, El Pizmo and Pizmo Beach.

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Raving About SLO Wine Country

March 11, 2014

In January, Bill St. John of the Chicago Tribune paid tribute to San Luis Obispo’s Wine Country with rave reviews. The wineries honored are located just minutes away from Pismo Beach in Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley, known for their temperate weather of warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights paired with sundry soil conditions for the most unique of grape growing conditions.

John paid special attention to the “on-trend winemakers” and emphasized that “if you’re going to fully experience California wine, it helps to travel away from the familiar in order to taste wines that…are ‘sequestered from the company’ of the already known. That would mean getting out of Napa or Sonoma and turning the corkscrew into a bottle or two of wine from places such as San Luis Obispo.”

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Shell Café: A Great Breakfast Spot

March 5, 2014

Breakfast morning, noon and night? Absolutely! Delight in breakfast all day long at Shell Café in Pismo Beach. This charming establishment has an extensive breakfast menu complete with various benedicts including Bacon & Avocado, BBQ Tri Tip Chipotle and Lobster. Delight in their selection of nine specialty scrambles and omelets made only from the freshest ingredients. Opt for a “Fresh MexStyle” breakfast or choose from their selection of waffles, pancakes, French toast and crepes. There really is a breakfast for everyone at this family-friendly restaurant complete with Pismo’s classic beach town ambiance.

Although Shell Café is known for its served-all-day hearty breakfast, they also have a lively lunch and dinner menu complete with nachos, shrimp cocktails, steamed clams, seafood salads, build-it-your-way hamburgers, tri tip steaks, shrimp scampi Luciano, lobster tails and much more. Plus they are known for their impeccable service, from a warm and friendly team of staff members.

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Experience the Action with the SLO International Film Festival

February 27, 2014

Photo: Visit San Luis Obispo County

It is that time of year again to enjoy film, wine and fun! Taking place March 5^th – 9^th, 2014, the SLO International Film Festival is “where movies matter” and they are celebrated each year with special screenings and tributes. The SLOIFF was founded in 1993 by San Luis Obispo attorney, Mary A. Harris as a celebration of classic films. The Festival has grown from screening 32 films over a week to screening over one hundred films in five days. Harris also added the George Sidney Independent Film Competition that promotes up-and-coming talent and seminars that attract filmmaking professionals from all over the country.

The SLO International Film Festival was announced as “…one of the best film events in the country” according to MovieMaker Magazine, Summer 2013.

This Year’s Events

This year five sensational special events are scheduled:

Opening Night Event – STARRING ADAM WEST – Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00pm – Adam West will be receiving the 2014 Spotlight Award as well as sharing a new documentary encompassing his life and career.

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