Have you ever been to the Santa Maria Valley? I’ve been through numerous times over the years while driving on the 101 Freeway between Southern California and San Francisco, but this was my first time to slow down and spend a few days getting to know this beautiful area in Central California. It’s an easy drive from […]
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Historic Santa Maria Inn 🛎️
When you walk through the revolving door into the lobby of the historic Santa Maria Inn, it feels as if you are stepping back in time. The hotel was originally built in 1917 and has been added onto and remodeled numerous times over the years, but they have kept the historic theme in tact with […]
Day Trip To The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge 🦆
Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes are an absolutely beautiful place on the California coast. After driving through the fertile Santa Maria Valley where I passed by vineyards and and a variety of farms where harvest was in progress, the sand dunes are a stunning contrast. The dunes are different than those nearby Pismo Beach, which is a popular recreation […]
The Luffa Farm Tour in Nipomo 🧽
Do you know how luffa sponges are grown? Before my visit to The Luffa Farm in Nipomo, I knew that luffa is a gourd, but that was just about the extent of my knowledge. It was fascinating to tour the farm and learn all about the interesting and versatile luffa. Complimentary tours are offered Wednesday […]