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Paso Robles v Santa Barbara: Who Has The Best Pumpkin Patch?
Autumn is one of the best seasons for many reasons: the leaves changing colors, the weather getting colder, pumpkin is used in everything, the color palette is incomparable, and the state of coziness is mandatory every day. However, visiting pumpkin patches and picking out pumpkins to take home, buying local honey, walking through trippy corn mazes, and seeing the farm animals are the top-tier things about autumn. You get dolled up and buy an iced dirty chai to walk around en


Three Must-Try Boozy Dessert Treats for Your Holiday Parties
The holidays are a hectic time, filled with planning what gifts to buy, how much food to make and the stress of family gatherings. There’s always one thing that can help lift the mix of excitement and anxiety — booze. While a good cocktail can get the party started, we’re partial to desserts. So this holiday season, we decided to mix the two. Our theme? Dark liquor. We’re talking dark rum and bourbon — rich, bold and a little throat-burning — giving these decadent spirits a
Central Coast November Events
Paso Robles 11/1 Wine Walk at Downtown Paso Robles, 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets: $60 11/3 Margarita Mondays at River Lodge, 4 to 8 p.m. Margaritas $12 Margherita Pizzas $18 11/4 Pint Night at California Coast Beer Company, 4 to 8 p.m. 11/5 Barrelhouse Bingo at BarrelHouse Brewing Company, 6 to 8 p.m. 11/5 Wine Down Wednesdays at Donati Family Vineyard, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Select Wine Bottles 50% off 11/8 Warbirds Wheels and Wings Car Show at Estrella Warbirds Museum 11/9 Paint and Sip


Locals and Tourists Take Solvang During Danish Days
Viking Ship SOLVANG, Calif. — Heil og sæl! (pronounced: hail oh sail), meaning “healthy and happy” in Old Norse, was a common greeting...


Add an extra touch of Fall to your life with these seasonal drinks
The best time of the year has finally arrived. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on all things pumpkin spice, the time is now....


Spooky Treats That Will Elevate Your Next Halloween Movie Night
October brings all things spooky—movies, decorations and, of course, baked goods. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter your...


Greek Festival Celebrates Food, Culture and Dance in Santa Barbara
SB Greek Festival SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Locals and tourists gathered for the 52nd annual Greek Festival in Santa Barbara, hungry for...


August Seasonal Fruits to Keep in Your Kitchen
Santa Barbara Farmers Market The Central Coast is one of California’s top agricultural regions, second only to the Central Valley. While...


Circus Vargas Brings ‘Hollywood Dreams’ to Madonna Inn
Circus Vargas SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Circus Vargas made its annual stop at the Madonna Inn this past month, presenting its new show,...


Make Mustard at Home With Central Coast’s Mustard Wildflowers
If you’ve ever driven down U.S. 101 during the spring, you’ve likely seen large patches of yellow flowers along the way. These gorgeous...


Opinion: Dating Should Lead to Marriage—Not a String of Temporary Connections
I recently watched a TikTok video by Eli Rallo in which she discussed her interview with a psychic for one of her journalism classes....


Winter Baking: Bring comfort to your home
Winter baking is like a warm hug. The scene is set: the fireplace is lit, a Christmas movie plays in the background, and the soft glow of...
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