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Coast is Clear to SLO

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

U.S. Highway 101 and other key routes are now open again, enabling visitors to experience the many wonderful attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, and activities available in San Luis Obispo County.

If you're into wildlife viewing, then this is the season to visit San Luis Obispo County. Gray whales can be spotted along the San Luis Obispo County coast during their annual round-trip migration from Alaska to Baja, California. Whales can be viewed from several vantage points on land or aboard a whale watching cruise departing from Morro Bay. San Luis Obispo County consistently ranks among the top ten sites in the nation for the Audubon Society's Annual Christmas Bird Count, with more than 400 different species of birds sighted. This is also the peak season to see elephant seals at the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, near San Simeon. The Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is the winter gathering spot for Monarch Butterflies, attracting thousands of these beautiful winged creatures.

Nothing warms a winter day like a glass of fine wine, especially if it is an award-winning vintage from the San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles wine region. "Wine cork sniffers" will enjoy upcoming special events dedicated to wine, such as the Art & Wine Festival in Cambria, January 28-29 and the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival, March 18-20.

For the adventure-minded, visitors can try their hand at sea kayaking in Morro Bay, riding an ATV at Oceano Dunes, or hiking at Montana de Oro State Park.

Don't forget Hearst Castle, "The Enchanted Hill," which expands its tour offerings beginning March 4 with the return of its popular evening tour program.

To help plan your natural escape to San Luis Obispo County, please call 1-800-634-1414 or visit www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com and order a FREE copy of the Official 2005 San Luis Obispo County Destination Guide. While on the Website be sure to check out the many "Go SLO Deals" available at San Luis Obispo County accommodations, attractions and businesses.

San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau

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