Slow down, cool off, and dive in with Ventura Dive and Sport
By Marlowe Haas
When temperatures rise, Central Coasters know where to go: we head to the ocean. And there are few better ways to experience it than on a scuba diving trip to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary with Ventura Dive and Sport.
For divers who have been only in warm tropical waters, the ever-fluid conditions of our famous kelp forests offer a whole new experience — and some of the best scuba diving in the world.
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Pebble Beach
The Experience of a Lifetime…
By Mike Miller
As an avid golf junkie, playing some of the best golf courses in the world is a mission of mine. Regardless of how you define a “top golf course,” Pebble Beach Golf Links has to be on that list.
Pebble Beach is a golf destination that is rich with history. I not only love to play golf, but I am also drawn to watching the best players in the world compete at the highest levels the sport has to offer. I grew up watching Tiger Woods dominate the competition at Pebble Beach. I watched in amazement as Jordan Spieth hit his famous cliff shot on number eight, risking life and limb to save his par back in 2022. The memories of great golf moments at Pebble Beach go on and on.
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Handcrafted Heavenly Sweets
Pastries on the Central Coast
Story and photos by Don Sonderling
The Central Coast can be called “foodie heaven.” There are many options to satisfy your taste buds around here. But sometimes — especially around breakfast time — the only thing that’ll do is a sugary, carb-loaded pastry. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of small, local bakeries that will please your sweet tooth and get your salivary glands working overtime. So, let’s explore some of these mouthwatering treats waiting for you to discover.
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Paso Robles’ NEW Vibrant Dining Scene
By Don Sonderling
My first exposure to Paso Robles dining came in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, when I spent many summers at Camp Roberts for army training. At that time, some of the best dining options in Paso Robles were Foster’s Freeze (which closed in 2016), Denny’s, and the Paso Robles Inn. Slim pickings.
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On the Oceanfront: Tacos, dolphins, and more in Oxnard
By Nicole Leonetti
Oxnard, one of California’s most unexpectedly diverse coastal cities, could be characterized as a beach town, or an agricultural powerhouse, or an idyllic suburb. Here rich farmland meets wide sandy beaches, and strawberry fields sit minutes from scenic harbors and surf breaks.
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Adventures in Atascadero
Story and photos by Nicole Leonetti
If you’ve been reading for a while, you know I’ve been eating, drinking, shopping, and adventuring through California’s Central Coast towns. Next up on the list: Atascadero!
This city takes its name from the Spanish word meaning “bog” or “mire” and the verb atascar: to become stuck. Given this revelation, trepidation creeped in on my gorgeous drive up Highway 101. Instead of standing water, however, I happily found a town that moves with an energy connected to nature, history, and community.
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