Calamari

Thinking of going up to Paseo Robles area over Thanksgiving with the family to check out a possible re-location. Input from anyone who lives there or has lived there would be greatly appreciated.

here_today_gone2Maui

Do you mean Paso Robles, in central CA?

Calamari

Yes, I do.

Heavens

I haven't "stayed" in Paso Robles. We drove through it this summer and did some wine tasting. There are numerous wineries in the area. Also be sure and go south to Edna Valley if you like Chardonnays. Some of the best. The scenery there is beautiful. The coast is very close by. We stayed in Pismo Beach which is about 45 minutes south and much cooler.

San Luis Obispo is nearby town also. On Thursday nights they close down the center streets of town about 6 pm and have a huge farmers market. It is one of my favorite "happenings" in CA. Lots of college kids and fabulous produce.

Maybe others on the board can tell you more. The entire area is great with nice weather and lots to do. Have a ball.

bluestar

Perhaps my memory is failing, but were you not the person who once said she was going to chuck California, lease out your house in SoCal and move to Italy? Was Paso Robles Plan B that became Plan A?

Calamari

Last year I really wanted to move back to Italy after we came home from visiting our family there. After our trip to Italy this year, I have changed my mind at least until the Euro/dollar exchange improves. The cost of living is too high for us over there right now. Two properities in S. Gimingano are rented out with good contracts and I DH's entire family is now living in the Florence house which is really four homes on one property. So to answer your question, yes a move north is plan B.