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There’s a place in the heart of California’s Central Coast where people still live the California dream. Pismo Beach is a classic beach town set on seven miles of pure white sand. It has a relaxed, friendly vibe and all the makings for a couples getaway—including the four-legged variety if you'd like to bring your pet. Pismo Beach is located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along scenic Pacific Coast Highway 1 and Highway 101, so it’s easy to reach and settle into.

Day 1: Check In and Check Out

A bit more than two hours southeast of Seattle in Central Washington, Yakima Valley has an average of 300 days of sunshine and a bounty of just about everything. If it grows in the Pacific Northwest, there’s a good chance it grows in abundance in the Yakima Valley, which is home to four American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than 70 wineries, and over one-third of the state’s vineyard acres. Yakima Valley also grows more than 40 commercial crops, including 78 percent of the hops harvested in the entire United States! It’s almost impossible to not eat local, with fields, farms, and orchards in every direction. With so many vineyards in the area, it seems only natural to stroll through one and see how the grapes are grown. Here, you can walk through most every vineyard with the winemakers themselves. Many of the wineries serve as venues for up-and-coming musicians, and the valley is fast becoming a hub for great live music.

The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen have fast become legendary for lovers of distinctive premium wines from Santa Barbara County. The wines have their beginning in 400 acres of land planted to 25 unique varieties in the region’s three principal growing regions. These regions feature microclimates ranging from cool Santa Maria Valley, to moderate Los Alamos Valley, to warm Santa Ynez Valley. From these distinctive vineyards come the grapes that create a marvelous portfolio of full-flavored reds including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port; and white wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, and Chardonnay. A méthode champenoise Sparkling wine (a rarity in the region), rounds out the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards portfolio.

With a splendid oceanfront location and all the luxuries one dreams of, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is an ideal getaway for couples, families, and executive groups. The elegant, all-suite resort sits seaside in a tranquil setting at the northern end of Pismo Beach, California.

Each of Dolphin Bay’s 60 one- and two-bedroom suites provides all the amenities of home, including a modern living room, dining room, and a gourmet kitchen. Many one-bedroom suites feature fireplaces and two-bedroom suites offer either fireplaces or jet soaking tubs. Every suite has a private laundry facility and, perhaps best of all, a terrace or patio with a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean.