Wine Coast Country Fact Sheet
WINECOASTCOUNTRY FACT SHEET Overview: WineCoastCountry, the coastal region of San Luis Obispo County located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is where the best of southern and northern California meet. Spanning 101 miles of prime Pacific coastline, this spectacular region consists of 10 diverse artisan towns and seaside villages rich in character and history: Ragged Point/San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos-by-the-Sea, unincorporated Morro Bay, Los Osos/Baywood Park, Avila Beach & Valley, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Oceano, and Nipomo. From lush farmland to the sparkling Pacific Ocean, the area boasts vast stretches of white sandy beaches and picturesque rugged coastline, renowned wineries, the world famous Hearst Castle, bucolic farmland, wildlife, pristine forests, beautiful state parks, fields of wild flowers, and untouched natural beauty as far as the eye can see. Website: www.WineCoastCountry.com Blog: www.WineCoastCountry.com/blog Facebook: www.facebook.com/WineCoastCountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/WineCoastCountry. Location: Easily accessible from both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, the northern most tip of WineCoastCountry begins in San Simeon at Ragged Point, 191 miles south of San Francisco, and the southern most tip is located in Nipomo, 165 miles northwest of Los Angeles. It is approximately a 3.5-4 hour drive south from San Francisco and north from Los Angeles. Getting There: WineCoastCountry is easily accessible from San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (8.57mi/13.8km). Direct flights are offered from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. For more information, contact (805) 781-5205. WineCoastCountry can also be reached by ground or rail transportation from both San Francisco Airport (231.59mi/372.7); Santa Barbara Airport (86.19mi/138.7km); Los Angeles International Airport (177.39mi/138.7km), Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (170.36mi/274.17km); rail service is provided by Amtrak with numerous stations located throughout the region.
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