MORE CENTRAL COAST

Sea Venture Beach Hotel

This casually elegant beachfront retreat sits at the southernmost point of 22-mile-long Pismo Beach, just three blocks from downtown. Go from “city shoes to sandy toes” in seconds. Rooms include heavenly featherbeds, romantic fireplaces and private balcony hot tubs. Exceptional coastal cuisine, panoramic views and stunning sunsets are served nightly in our 3rd floor restaurant. Activities include surfing, kayaking, hiking, biking and wine tasting all within reach.

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, located on 100 acres of forests and meadows, is moments from the charming seaside village of Avila Beach. A newly-renovated spa suite is the perfect retreat and base to enjoy everything the resort offers and to explore the beautiful Central Coast. Sycamore features innovative massages and facials, daily complimentary yoga, Pilates and tai chi classes, and intimate dining, a lively lounge, and outdoor patios.

Santa Barbara Vintners Celebration of Harvest Weekend Fri, Sept. 29th - Mon., Oct. 2nd

Fri.: Taste of Santa Barbara Wine Country, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m., at The Fess Parker Doubletree Resort. 50 wineries, restaurants/caterers serving appetizers and a silent auction ($95 per person). Fri.-Sun.: Visit up to twelve tasting rooms with the Harvest Experience Passport at $50 per person. Wine and hospitality offerings. Sat. and Sun.: Themed collaborative winemaker dinners ($135 per person). Fri.–Mon.: Wineries host their own events (reservations made directly with the wineries), including winemaker dinners, open houses, winery tours and vineyard hikes. celebrationofharvest.com for information and tickets.