Miles & Miles of Fun
Toast the coast travelling to Central and Baja CA
Commute. Work. Sleep. Repeat. When you live in Southern California, day-to-day life makes it easy to forget you’re just hours away from some of world’s great playgrounds.
Rosarito
10 miles south of the border in Rosarito you’ll find bucket list thrills. Ever wanted to explore a giant kelp forest with bright orange fish darting in the swaying stalks? Scuba diving near Rosarito is your underwater spot. Want to go wild on an ATV, blasting desert terrain on a guided tour? Your chariot awaits. And that’s on top of what you already know about Baja: miles of beaches and epic party spots like Papas & Beer.
San Luis Obispo County
In this Central Coast community, you’ll get to sample some of the best wines in the world. Visit Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, famous for its apple-blend wines and roaming peacocks, or Filipponi Ranch winery, where a tasting flight might include a 2012 Central Coast Syrah and a 2016 Grenache.
The Elfin Forest Preserve in Los Osos answers that age-old question: What happens to mighty oaks when they grow in arid sand dunes? The answer: 90 acres of dwarf oaks from a J.R.R. Tolkien dream.
Santa Barbara
Sometimes, when you’re thinking a coastal destination, you’re all about sitting, strolling, or enjoying a great meal at the beach. That’s when you head to Santa Barbara, a town where beach-bumming meets arty elegance. Try East Beach, near the famous Stearns Wharf Pier, or serene Leadbetter Beach.
Then, hit up the Opera Santa Barbara to catch La Bohème Nov. 9 or 11 or the Santa Monica Historical Museum to see paintings, artifacts, textiles and costumes representing over 500 years of history.