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A Perfect Weekend in LompocFeatured

A classic Highway 1 road trip along California’s Central Coast is calling! Lompoc offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and small-town charm, and offers the perfect escape for wine lovers, adventure seekers or those simply looking for a laid-back getaway. Explore our itinerary to learn how to spend an unforgettable weekend in our single-season playground. Arrival and Relaxation Start your weekend by checking into one of Lompoc’s charming boutique hotels, where you’ll find plenty of options that offer comfort and luxury with a touch of local flavor. Once you’ve settled in, treat yourself to a farm-to-table dinner…

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Spring Blooms with New Discoveries in Oceanside, California

Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and nowhere is this more evident than in Oceanside, California. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, new businesses are popping up all over town, offering fresh and exciting experiences for both locals and visitors alike. Discover Oceanside’s South Morro Hills South Morro Hills in Oceanside is a hidden gem that visitors should discover as it is one of the few remaining coastal agricultural regions in San Diego. Mellano Farm Stand, a multi-generational family-owned business, is a must-visit destination in South Morro Hills that offers a range of agri-fun experiences…

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Get Away Without Going Away

5 Family Staycation Ideas That Won’t Break Your Budget Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter. However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fit into nearly any amount of available time with the added bonus of skipping out on potentially stressful travel. Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t…

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Discovering Channel Islands National Park

Just off the coast of Ventura is Channel Islands National Park, one of our richest, rarest national treasures.  Known as America’s Galapagos, the park’s five islands — Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara — are treasure troves of history and recreation. It also includes some 2,000 diverse animal and plant species, 145 of which exist nowhere else in the world.

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Restful Reset in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach – all things to all people — couples, families and even dogs — elegant and rustic, relaxing and adventurous, beaches and trails, romantic and just sheer fun.  Sun yourself or surf at the beach, bike or hike on the trails and bring your pup along as long as he’s on a leash, dinner for two or lots of kid-friendly things to do. It’s all there and just a three-hour car ride from Los Angeles. “What’s unique about Pismo is we’re a beach community with oceanfront hotels and affordable vacation rentals and one of our unique selling points is…

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