 Go taste olive oil
Olive oil tasting involves smelling the aroma of an oil, and then sipping it to taste its positive attributes. Official tasters drink the oil from dark blue glasses, to ensure they can’t see the color of the olive oil. Tasters should look for these three positive attributes: Fruityness: Any positive organic smell or taste. Bitterness: A sign of freshness that is usually tasted on the sides of the tongue. Pungency: A peppery, burning sensation in the throat.
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 Petite Sirah is a rising star
Paso Robles’ hot summer days, paired with cool nights, have proven to be the perfect climate for growing Petite Sirah grapes. The heavy and dense grapes are anything but petite and have a deep, rich color that matches its heavy taste.
Robert Hall's Don Brady is one of many winemakers who say Petite Sirah is surging in popularity in the region. “It’s a great varietal,” Brady said. “It does very well in Paso Robles. It’s a great fit for the region.”
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T our Hearst Castle
Come and join the millions who have visited this hilltop San Simeon estate to explore the architecture, art, and gardens of “The Enchanted Hill,” and absorb the stories that accompany them. Hearst Castle opened to the public as a California State Park in 1958, but before that it was the home of publisher, movie producer, and art collector William Randolph Hearst.
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 Explore The Tidepools
The central coast is a great place to start an exploration of tidepools. From Piedras Blancas to Montana de Oro the rocky outcroppings of the coast offer us a glimpse into the marvelous wilderness of the underwater world. It starts with the rise and fall of the tides.
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 Visit The Elephant Seals
They lie like slugs on the beach, continuously flipping sand over their backs and now and then two or more rear up challenging each other with mock battle roars. This is how it is in elephant seal breeding season at Piedras Blancas Lighthouse on the Central Coast of California.
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Ride The Dunes
The beach at Oceano Dunes is the only beach in California where vehicles are still allowed to drive on the sand. And the dunes were featured in a scene in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.” Visitors are able to camp and ride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the beach all year round.
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Explore early California at Mission San Luis
Located in downtown San Luis Obispo, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is one place that cannot be missed when visiting the Central Coast. This historic landmark is an amazing blend of the old and the new.
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See the Atascadero Zoo
Located at 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero, just off Highway 41, about one-and-a-half miles west of Highway 101. The zoo is one of only 211 zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association since 1991. The park was founded by Charles Paddock in 1955, who was a park ranger who came to the aid of injured wildlife. (805) 461-5080.
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