Sip and sail in Long Beach
Wine tasting makes for a great weekend escape. But wine tasting on a gondola is even better.
Last month, Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds included Long Beach’s
21 local destinations where Southern Californians can get a taste of Europe. Gondola Getaway, which offers rides around Naples Island, says it has “the largest and most unique fleet of Venetian craft in the World, outside, of course, Venezia itself.” This is fitting, given Long Beach’s status as a “friendship city” of Venice, Italy.
While cruising around Naples Island, visitors to Gondola Getaway can book a tasting experience to sample wines from
San Luis Obispo County now vaccinating people 14 and above
May 11, 2021
San Luis Obispo County residents ages 14 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
People age 14 and above can sign up for a vaccine through Recover SLO. Because of FDA regulations, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for minors. Those under age 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The vaccine is free of charge for those without insurance.
During the past four days, SLO County reported 25 new coronavirus cases. Of those, Paso Robles leads with eight cases, followed by San Luis Obispo with four and both Atascadero and Templeton with three.
Comparing COVID-19 case rates in Central Coast counties, to nearby counties
May 8, 2021
More than 61% of eligible Californians having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, resulting in case rates plummeting in most counties. With 43 counties in moderate or medium tiers, life is starting to return to normal.
Counties near the Central Coast have similar new coronavirus case rates per 100,000 residents, averaged over the past seven days. All county rates, however, vary significantly with no new cases in Trinity County and 27.9 new cases per 100,000 in Siskiyou County, according to California Case Statistics.
The average new case rate is 3.8 per 100,000 California residents.
More than 61% of eligible Californians having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, resulting in case rates plummeting in most counties. With 43
Locally, nothing screams treat yo self or live your best life more to me than lounging in a hillside hot tub at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa in Avila Beach. As if providing the chance to bask in luxurious, on-site mineral water wasn t enough (whether by reserving one of the resort s private hot tubs or its famous Oasis Waterfall Lagoon), Sycamore also offers top-notch massages and facials. Appointment availability for either service can be viewed on the resort s website, which describes the venue as an invitation to leave stresses and distractions behind while opening the mind and body to pure engagement with our healing atmosphere.