Kim & Kristen's local guide to the season: Cayucos, Arroyo Grande, SLO, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and Cambria events we have on our calendars this fall.

The Mid-State Fair is the biggest event in San Luis Obispo County, and doing it well takes a little local knowledge. Here is how we plan our fair days in Paso Robles.

Every SLO County town does the Fourth a little differently. Here is where we watch, what to expect from the crowds, and what the holiday tells you about each place.

Some Central Coast wine events are worth a weekend. Others are worth staying home. Here is the local calendar we actually use, season by season.

Cal Poly Open House fills San Luis Obispo for a spring weekend. Here is what it looks like for residents, what is worth going to, and what it reveals about buying a home near campus.

What locals actually plan around in San Luis Obispo County, month by month, so you can time a visit or settle in with a full calendar from day one.

Want to understand a Central Coast town before you buy there? Show up for its signature event. This is our town-by-town list of the gatherings that reveal each community's character.