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Avila Beach Fish & Farmers Market
Date(s): Through Sep. 30th, 2011

Come experience one of the best and most unique Farmers Market you will find in California. It takes place in beautiful Avila Beach right on the downtown promenade. What other market do you know of with the majestic Pacific as the backdrop? You will find plenty of fresh fish, fresh local produce, great food from local restaurants, contests and Prizes, $1 VIP Parking, live music and dancing, and fun for everyone in your family.

Times: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Address: Avila Beach Promenade
Event City: Avila Beach
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Full Moon Kayak on Morro Bay
Date(s): Jul. 14th – 15th, 2011
Recurring daily

Come join us for a magical blend of moonlight, peaceful water and sea kayaking on Morro Bay. Leaving a short while before dusk in sea kayaks, we'll ride a rising tide to explore different hidden corners of Morro Bay. After the sun sets, the full moon illuminates our way and we'll tune into the sights and sounds of the bay at night. You won't believe how much bird and wildlife activity there is out there in the evening until you experience it for yourself. Reservations Required

Times: 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Central Coast Outdoors
Address: State Park Road
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.528.1080
Parking: Free On Site
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Summer Series: Central Coast Food Tours ' "Wine and Food Tasting" at the exclusive El Colibri Hotel
Date(s): Jul. 1st – 29th, 2011
Recurring weekly on Friday

Enjoy a 3 course tasting of seasonal, fresh cuisine paired with local wines, and the sounds of featured musicians in the hip, modern setting of the Colibri Wine Bar.

Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: El Colibri Wine Bar
Address: 5620 Moonstone Beach Dr.
Event City: Cambria
Phone: 805.400.9054
Parking: Free
High Admission: Charge
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The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkpr
Date(s): Through Jul. 17th, 2011
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Three ambitious (somewhat clueless) actors, clad in classic Converse tennis shoes and armed with an outrageous assortment of outerwear and props, cram the Bard’s entire canon of plays (and sonnets!) into two hours of sheer Elizabethan-esque ecstasy. Jack Grigoli, Bob Peterson, and Kevin Harris skewer pop culture, San Luis Obispo, and one another (literally) for the first time in a decade. Need we say more? Buckle your seatbelts. It’s going to be a very bumpy ride.

Times: Times Vary
Location: San Luis Obispo Little Theater
Address: 888 Morro St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.786.2440
Low Admission: $20
High Admission: $35
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Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

Come explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors with us. Ten unique day trips to choose from, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking magical Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. Day trips depart most Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday private tours also available (minimum 2 people). All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). Bike rentals available. Reservations required.

Location: Countywide
Event City: Countywide
Phone: 888.873.5610
Sponsor: Central Coast Outdoors
Parking: Free
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Farmer's Market - Paso Robles
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Friday

Every Friday morning, local growers sell fresh-picked seasonal fruit, flowers. Trees and Plants. Taste the difference ! Taste the best of the Central Coast !

Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Shopping Center Parking Lot
Address: 180 Niblick Rd.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.748.0512
Parking: Free on Street

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Go Bike Riding!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

SLO County is a biker's mecca. Lots of great paved roads (many with marked bicycle shoulders), mostly light traffic, courteous drivers, mild weather and great scenery. Roads range from easy family rides to the most strenous and exhilarating. No wonder the Tour of Caifornia Bicycle Race has swept through SLO County several times, and Team Columbia is based here. The local SLO County Bicycle Club has an elaborate series of maps with details on popular bicycling local routes. Check them out!

Location: County Wide
Event City: County Wide
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Go Mountain Biking!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

SLO County is a mountain biker's mecca. Lots of great unpaved roads, fire roads, mountain bike paths, mild weather and great scenery. But do be careful - outlying areas may NOT have cell phone coverage if problems occur. Guide books are also advised. The local SLO County Mountain Bike Organization has an elaborate series of maps with details on popular bicycling local routes. Check them out!

Times: Daylight Hours
Location: County Wide
Event City: County Wide
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Morro Bay Art Center
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

Enjoy a non-profit local collective art gallery. Exhibits change about every 6 weeks. Located in charming downtown Morro Bay. Funds art activities in area. Organization also manages the Morro Bay "Art in the Park" on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends.

Times: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Location: Morro Bay Art Association
Address: 835 Main St.
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.772.2504
Parking: Free on street
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

The migratory birds are gone, leaving the year round inhabitants to themselves, including the stunning Blue Heron. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.) 

Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0592
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s): Through Mar. 31st, 2012
Recurring daily

Look for the amusing Brown Pelicans. They are usually in the county from June to March. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)

Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0591
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Tours & Tastings at Talley Vineyards
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Visit Talley Vineyards, home of Talley Vineyards, Bishop's Peak, and Mano Tinta wines. Tours of our facility are conducted Mondays through Thursdays and include our estate Rincon Vineyard, winery, barrel room, and our historic 1860's Rincon Adobe. Tours are offered by appointment only; please contact the guest services desk to schedule your visit!

Times: Thursday - Mondays by appointment
Location: Talley Vineyards
Address: 3031 Lopez Dr.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.0446 x25
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $10 (Brief tour, no tasting)
High Admission: $35 (1.5 hour tour + tasting)
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Walk Through Nature!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Morro Bay Natural History Museum hosts an active schedule of guided walks, on topics dealing from art and astronomy to birds and fish. Most occur Tuesday-Saturday. Check schedule for full details.

Times: Times / Dates Vary
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.772.2694
Parking: Free on Site
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Watch Harbor Seals!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

Every day, be amused while looking down at the harbor seals that use the lower level of Harford Pier as their favorite "hang-out". Watch as they live their life - barking, sleeping, arguing and fishing. Note: do NOT get too close, and do not feed them. Great educational fun for kids and adults! These are different than the elephant seals that "hang out" on the north coast of San Luis Obispo County.

Times: Daylight Hours
Location: Port San Luis Harbor District
Address: 3950 Avila Beach Dr.
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.595.5400
Parking: Free on site
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Watch Special Performance in Arroyo Grande!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is the Central Coast's premier venue for world-class, professional performing arts in an intimate setting. Located in Arroyo Grande, the Clark Center is a state-of-the-art hub for cultural events serving all the people of our community and their families, as well as an institution for vocational and educational opportunity. A diverse and varied world of creative arts performed in the professional surroundings of the Clark Center provides exuberance, creative vitality and joy to all those who embrace it.

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts consists of two state-of-the art theatres, the 617 seat Forbes Hall and the approximately 120 seat Studio Theatre. Both theatres are used by various professional and community productions. See you soon! 

Times: Varies
Location: Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.9444
Parking: Free on site
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Watch Special Performance in San Luis Obispo!
Date(s): Ongoing
Recurring daily

Enjoy a performance at one of the premier sites in the state. Active schedule of plays, concerts, shows, ballets, symphonies etc. by local, state, national and international performers. Wide range of events to appeal to all tastes and ages. All in beautiful buildings with great acoustics. Events held in the Christopher Cohan Center of the Performing Arts Center or the nearby Cal Poly Spanos Theatre on Cal Poly campus.

Location: Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
Parking: Charge in adjoining lot
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