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YOUR WEEKLY COASTAL DISPATCH

Events, eats, and the traditions that make this stretch of California feel like home. Free in your inbox every Friday. 📬

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❤️ LATEST EVENTS

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❤️ April 30 – May 6 15 events from Thursday through Wednesday — markets, comedy, trivia, wine nights, and two festivals you don't want to miss. ❤️ April 23 – April 29 15 events across Atascadero, Buellton, Cambria, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez — your weekly Central Coast dispatch. ❤️ April 16 – April 22 10 events across Atascadero, Buellton, Cambria, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Solvang — your weekly Central Coast dispatch. ❤️ April 9 – April 15 10 events across Atascadero, Buellton, Cambria, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria — your weekly Central Coast dispatch.

🗓️ ANNUAL TRADITIONS

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The events that define the coast — passed down, looked forward to, and absolutely worth planning around. 🎉

🌧️ APR

Morro Bay Kite Festival

Morro Bay · A beloved annual event that takes advantage of Morro Bay's reliable coastal winds

 🌺 MAY

Avila Beach Blues Festival

Avila Beach · A Memorial Day weekend tradition that draws blues fans from across the state

 🌺 MAY

Paso Robles Wine Festival

Paso Robles · One of the largest outdoor wine events in California

 🌺 MAY

Templeton Spring Rodeo

Templeton · A North County tradition that brings the ranching community together

 ☀️ JUN

Harmony Valley Creamery Open House

Harmony · Harmony was once a dairy town

 ☀️ JUN

Lompoc Flower Festival

Lompoc · Since 1942

 ☀️ JUN

SLO Concerts in the Plaza

San Luis Obispo · A summer staple in SLO for over 20 years

 🎆 JUL

Cayucos 4th of July

Cayucos · Cayucos has been throwing a 4th of July celebration for decades

 🎆 JUL

Santa Barbara County Fair

Santa Maria · Since 1891

 🍇 SEP

Solvang Danish Days

Solvang · Since 1936

 🎃 OCT

Cambria Scarecrows Festival

Cambria · Started in 2009 as a small town event

 🎃 OCT

Pismo Beach Clam Festival

Pismo Beach · Celebrating Pismo's history as a clamming destination

 🎄 DEC

Solvang Julefest

Solvang · Solvang's month-long Christmas celebration has become one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Central Coast

🚧 COMING SOON

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New spots opening across the coast — restaurants, shops, and developments to watch. 🎉

Now Open · Santa Maria

Rolld Ice Cream

Fresh rolled ice cream made right in front of you. The Santa Barbara favorite expanded to Betteravia Rd with weekly spec...

 May 2026 · Santa Maria

Sprouts Farmers Market

The health-focused grocery chain is opening at The Crossroads on S. Bradley Rd. Nearly 100 positions being filled ahead ...

 Coming Soon · Santa Maria

Sourdough & Co

Sandwich shop moving in right next to the new Sprouts at The Crossroads. Currently accepting applications — a good sign....

 2026 · Paso Robles

Trader Joe's

Confirmed for Golden Hills Plaza at Highway 46 and Golden Hill Road. One of two new California locations announced. Paso...

 Now Open · Paso Robles

The Anderson Paso

Upscale dining and wine destination in a castle-style property. Opened April 2026 with full-service dining and community...

 Winter 2026 · San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly CIE & Mustang Shop

The Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Mustang Shop are moving into downtown SLO. Tenant improvements...