Central coast

The glittering Paso Robles light installation has become an evening must-see; now be there to witness night turning into day.

Talk about some real Christmas-in-July vibes; room packages are also available, ho, ho, ho.

If hard ciders are your pleasure, make for Atascadero in August.

It’s no surprise that April is Kite Month; find one of the flutteriest of festivals on the Central Coast.

Morro Bay’s annual treasure-filled to-do is ready to charm lookie-loos, and potential buyers, over the first weekend of spring.

Behold a bevy of magnificent flyers around the Central Coast community.

Morro Bay’s shimmerfest was postponed due to weather, but it is now ready to sail. Then the next night? Santa Barbara will shine.

Baubles, lights, fanciful creatures, and a plethora of pink: The San Luis Obispo hotel’s famous steakhouse is extravagantly attired for the holidays.

The creamy competition is part of the larger Clam Festival. Tasting the briny goods? You definitely can.

The late-summer celebration will now be three days, with all of the festive flavors that fans remember.

SabesWings and United Cerebral Palsy of Paso Robles are the beneficiaries of the “Sensorio Gives Back” fundraiser.

And, yep, it takes place by the big rock, as in Morro Rock. Want to join? Show with a kite or just a sense of sunny fun.

A beloved tradition, which draws lookie-loos from all over, is back near the big rock in May.

The stately San Simeon landmark will again welcome guests later in spring 2022.