Was Father’s Day a sneaky card makers profit making scheme? Actually, no! In 1909, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, raised by her single father, a Civil War veteran, thought there should be a day similar to Mother’s Day for dads. She Petitioned the Spokane Ministerial Association and the local YMCA…
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Hello, Friends! Goldie here, with some important canine care tips to remember as we approach those “Dog Days of Summer.” Canine companions are often lovingly included in family vacations. Pismo Beach has dog friendly lodging. This is a time of lots of sunny outdoor play and beach time. Dogs do not…
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The United Nations set aside June 8 to honor how Earth’s oceans maintain our world’s ecosystems. We can all help improve our oceans and keep them healthy for generations to come. Let’s all keep these amazing facts foremost in our minds when you visit Pismo Beach: Our oceans produce about 50 percent…
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Dog Parks ● Dinosaur Caves Park Price St., Pismo Beach ● Elm Street Dog Park Ash St., Arroyo Grande ● El Chorro Regional Dog Park Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo Dog Friendly Beaches: ● Pismo Beach To the left of the pier ● Port San Luis / Avila Beach Between 2nd and 3rd pier ● Oceano…
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One thing’s for certain—mothers make the world go round and round and round! This weekend, celebrate your special mothers or mother figures by visiting Pismo Beach. Come early and stay at our lodgings that fit all budgets. Treat your special person to a walk on the beach or through the Preserve…
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Create Something Fun as You Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. It’s been 52 years since its inception! Here are some fun facts, courtesy of WeAreTeachers.com: Earth Day is a special day to celebrate Planet Earth. Earth Day began in the US and was first…
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Hi, Friends! Goldie, here, to tell you that the first week in April is International Pooper Scooper Week — something we practice all year round in Pismo Beach! We all know the importance of picking up after canine companions, and having a special week is a great reminder to all. According to the…
Continue ReadingBeach Picnic Tips A Classic California summer calls for a picnic at the beach! Set the Scene: Use a shade umbrella or sun-tent for comfort and spread your picnic on a tablecloth on the sand. It's lighter than a blanket and easier to wash. Fun Finger Foods: Pack finger foods to avoid packing…
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It may not be March 20 (the first day of Spring), but can’t you feel it in your soul? Birds are chirping, butterflies are flitting, squirrels are chasing each other up one side and down the other, days are warm and sunny, and we’re all beginning to feel a strong sense of healthy relief. It’s high…
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Do you have a three-day weekend, by chance? Presidents’ Day Weekend is a perfect time to have fun, relax, or both in Pismo Beach on the breathtaking Central California Coast. There are so many places to visit, activities and natural beauty to experience, and excellent dining and wine tasting to…
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