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San Luis Obispo gets more “happy” press
Written on 8 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments
San Luis Obispo gets another plug as the nation’s happiest city--this time from one of the country’s leading newspapers, USA Today. The Central Coast city was featured in the life and travel section of Friday’s USA Today newspaper and can also... (Continue reading)
Ironman eyes San Luis Obispo County
Written on 6 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments
Ironman, one of the world’s most renowned and challenging triathlon events, could make its mark on the Central Coast, and pump its iron fist in the form of an economic impact that could amount to several million dollars. Real estate developer... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo gas prices second highest in nation
San Luis Obispo County has the second highest gas prices in the nation with the average cost for a gallon of regular at $3.88, according to an AAA report. San Francisco has the highest gas prices in the country at... (Continue reading)
John Summer exits Visitors & Conference Bureau
John Summer, the former local television news anchor, has decided to step down as executive director of the county’s Visitors & Conference Bureau (VCB) after less than a year on the job. [Tribune] Summer’s decision, effective Nov. 1. comes just... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo: “Where joy seems to be in the tap water”
Written on 3 Oct, 2010 in Discovered | 5 comments
Everyone thought that Disneyland was the happiest place on earth. Guess again. According to a new book–and we’re not making this up, we swear–it’s San Luis Obispo, “where joy seems to be in the tap water.” [Parade] Yep. Parade, that... (Continue reading)
Skywalking at Grand Canyon West
Written on 8 Aug, 2010 in Discovered | 2 comments
To be honest, I didn't look down. Not at first. I edged out a few feet rather gingerly, keeping my gaze focused on the far side of the canyon wall. It didn't help that there were bratty, snotty kids, bouncing... (Continue reading)
Irish students trashing Santa Barbara
Written on 7 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments
Irish college students spending the summer in California on work visas are getting a bad reputation after one group caused $20,000 in damages to a Santa Barbara resort. [Irish Times] William Sanchez, property manager of the Breakpointe apartment complex in... (Continue reading)
Yosemite increases campsites
Written on 16 Jul, 2010 in Discovered | No comments
Yosemite National Park is increasing the amount of sites for campers, including a campground that’s been closed for 13 years. [San Francisco Chronicle] Park officials announced Friday that all campgrounds in the park are open for the summer, including Yosemite... (Continue reading)
Los Angeles Times likes San Luis Creek Lodge
Written on 9 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments
It is always interesting to see how San Luis Obispo is portrayed in the travel industry and which places seem to get the ink. Case in point: The decidedly upscale San Luis Creek Inn on Monterey Street which just earned... (Continue reading)
Good sign: More Americans planning to get away this summer
Written on 18 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments
A new study suggests that more Americans are planning on going somewhere on vacation this summer, staying longer, and spending more money. [Los Angeles Times] The study, released Monday by American Express, reports that of those Americans who plan to... (Continue reading)
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