Travel Guide

Like much of the Central Coast history, Avila’s history goes back to the Mexican Land Grant era. The Rancho San Miquelito was 22,136 acre ranch which suffered from the drought ridden years of 1863-1864. As a result the Avila’s subdivided some of their land to make up losses. Later the co Read More

Atascadero, CA Atascadero, like so many other communities in San Luis Obispo County, was a Mexican rancho. The city of Atascadero was founded in 1913 by Edward G. Lewis. It was to be a model town, but before it was completed, Lewis went bankrupt. In 1954 the State Hospital was founded, and Atascader Read More

Beach towns like Arroyo Grande have the same moderate climate year round. The climate here has some rain in the winter, mostly sunny mild weather, and morning fog during part of the year. Arroyo Grande is bordered by Grover Beach to the West. Grand Avenue leaves 101 and going west the traveler passe Read More