San Luis Obispo + Avila Beach

We have returned from our family holiday in San Luis Obispo, and it was a huge success. 

Our first day was spent relaxing and touristing around town.  We had dinner at Cafe Roma for my mom's birthday, and while we waited we checked out the train station.  (I've never ridden on the Amtrak train, but its on my bucket list.)  After dinner, we headed to the Madonna Inn for dessert.

My parents were in grandparent heaven all weekend long.  The following day I could not pass up an early morning run. 

Next, we headed to Avila Beach.  We played, made sand castles and had a wonderful lunch at the Custom House. 

For our last day in SLO, we had breakfast at our go to spot Apple Farm.  The last time we were here, my husband and I were dating. After breakfast we did some shopping downtown, and then headed home. 

I am so happy we got to make new memories in San Luis Obispo and Avila beach with my family, and most importantly with our Luna. 

I definitely recommend San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas for families to explore. There are so many fun things to do so we intend to go back soon. 

Guess what? SLO here we come..

Happy almost Christmas! This year instead of spending Christmas in Southern California at my parents house, I convinced my family that we should do something different and start a new tradition. 

We chose to meet up in San Luis Obispo, and I cannot wait. My husband and I used to go to SLO quite often while we were dating so I am excited to go back. My brother and his family have never been, so we will most likely check out some of the tourist places like the Mission San Luis Obispo and downtown. 

I cannot leave without visiting these places...

The Madonna Inn is a must see, and during Christmas time its even more magical. 

We gotta have Breakfast at Apple Farm. 

And last but not least, a trip to Avila Beach for some coastal eats and ocean breeze.  Yes, please!

Do you have any new holiday traditions or upcoming road trips? I would love to hear about them. 

Photos: Top photo via Blissful Blogspot, Madonna Inn, Apple Farm, and Avila Beach via Sunset Magazine.