The
days are warm and the nights are cool. As late winter gives way to early
spring on the Central Coast, the City of San Luis Obispo — and the surrounding
countryside-lives up to its reputation as a magical place to be.
The
days are warm and the nights are cool. As late winter gives way to early
spring on the Central Coast, the City of San Luis Obispo — and the surrounding
countryside-lives up to its reputation as a magical place to be.
Beginning
with the enchanting scenery of this picturesque city, home to approximately
40,000 residents, visitors can enjoy a drive through sparkling streets
lined with lovely Victorian-style and California Mission buildings.
Downtown
San Luis Obispo is home to the two-century-old Mission San Luis Obispo
de Tolosa, founded in 1772, which looks as if it were built yesterday.
Surrounding the church is Mission Plaza, a tastefully landscaped public
square that houses sidewalk cafes, the Art Center and the County Historical
Museum.
And
it is here, once a year, where all the fun, frivolity and gaiety of Mardi
Gras comes to life. On Saturday, February 24, one of San Luis Obispo's
liveliest citywide events will wind its way through downtown streets, past
quaint shops and unique restaurants, capturing the excitement and merriment
of a true New Orleans style parade.
Ten
to fifteen thousand area residents and visitors are expected to help celebrate
the parade's theme this year, aptly entitled "It's Magic." Everyone is
expected to join in the fun, wearing gaudy costumes and catching commemorative
doubloons tossed by merrymaking members of the parade entourage. The evening
of revelry begins at 7 p.m., and continues after the parade with Cajun-style
music and a masked ball.
Mardi Gras happens just once a year, but the most renowned Farmers' Market on the Central Coast happens once a week, year-round, on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Visitors can dine on barbecued goodies, enjoy street entertainers and puppet shows, and stuff their market bags with freshly picked vegetables.
For those Central Coast visitors wanting magic with a touch of youthful energy and inventiveness, the weekend of April 27 and 28 brings out the best of the area's state university, California Polytechnic. Poly Royal, a celebration of the cultural and educational achievements of the university, is open to the public and provides a variety of entertainment to more than 100,000 students, area residents, visitors and guests throughout the weekend. The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce provides information on area events and sightseeing through its Visitor Center, downtown at 1039 Chorro Street, Just a few steps away from Mission Plaza. Self-guided walking tours are available, as well as maps and information on surrounding areas.
For more information on these and other San Luis Obispo events, contact the Chamber of Commerce e at (805) 543-1 323.
Our thanks to San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce executive manager David Garth and to Charlotte Alexander for the article and photos on events in San Luis Obispo during winter and early spring. This text comes from the Magazine Vacation Reviews (c) February 1990 A publication of Glen Ivy Resorts .
When the Glen
Ivy Construction crews go to work, look out! They make things happen fast
and that's just what is happening now at one of California's premier resorts,
San Luis Bay Inn.
When Glen
Ivy first acquired the Inn, the rooms were typical hotel facilities. Potential
for growth and conversion to condominium style suites a la other Glen Ivey
resorts were everywhere. Though the rooms were excellent for what they
were (hotel rooms), that is not what vacations owners with Glen Ivey expect.
Immediately upon acquisition construction began on the fourth floor to build an Imperial Suite and a Mini Suite.
Since that time, Glen Ivey Construction has begun new phases of the total conversion process. The Goal is to have ten units complete by Christmas.
Construction has been completed on the health club room adjacent to the pool. The process of picking a well rounded selection of workout equipment is underway.
Plans are being finalized now for renovation of San Luis Bay Inn's beautiful lobby area. President Ralph Mann has made it clear the rebuilding here MUST retain the classic flavor that has helped make the Inn so famous, and that's what the plans call for.
Ownership at Glen Ivy's San Luis Bay Inn is luxury to be enjoyed today
and tomorrow.
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