Central Coast Hopping

We spent Wednesday night in a KOA about 8 miles n/w of Santa Margarita, a quaint LITTLE town in central  California  just north of San Luis Obispo.

Just checked Wikepedia and it said:

Santa Margarita is a town and census-designated place located in San Luis Obispo County, California.^[2] It was founded in 1889 near Cuesta Peak and San Luis Obispo along State Route 58.  The population was 1,259 at the 2010 census.

There were a half dozen stores: one antique store, one liquor store, one small gas station that had a small grocery store attached, and a couple of other small stores.  We ate in a cute little restaurant, that was one of 3 in the town, called 'The Porch Cafe'....great food. Charming little town just a couple miles inland from the ocean.  Not too far from Morro Bay.

The KOA was not the best we've been in and it was a

little pricey comparatively. We were disappointed that our cabin did not have A/C, a TV, refrigerator like all the KOA's we stayed in last summer.  It had only one electrical outlet which held 2 cords....couldn't even charge all our electronics  we had!  :)  Plus it cost twice as much as we paid last year for a KOA.  (we are not sure if all KOA's have upped their prices, or if CA KOA's just charge more)....we experienced the higher prices at the KOA in Banning when we first started out on the trip (ended up not staying there because in addition to the higher price they also required a 2 minimum nights stay). Nevertheless, we had a wonderful stay there last night with cool air and nice breezes....couldn't ask for nicer weather....we slept with windows opened. (We do recommend though that if you are interested in camping in this area that you check out the California  State Park that is just a half mile pass the KOA on the same road.  You will get a cheaper rate, although we don't think there are cabins).

Wednesday we left early and headed for Mary's cousin's in Atascadero. We spent a little time sightseeing in the morning and then arrived here about noonish.  It was great to see my cousin and visit with her...it's been years since we've had time together.  In the evening there was a birthday party for her daughter and she was here with her hubby and 4 boys.  Felicia's (my cousin) son and his family were here also as well as others.....it was a lot of fun seeing extended family and meeting new people.

Tonight we are EXHAUSTED!  It's off to bed and hopefully sleep late time.  Felicia has lots of plans for us tomorrow.