Teresa Mak and Shahril Ibrahim

If you are planning to extend the trip and make a bit of a vacation out of its, here
are some nearby towns and activities

• San Luis Obispo - Wonderful central coast town to visit. Check out this article on "Tasting Olives, and the Good Life, in San Luis Obispo", NY Times
  
• Santa Cruz - Very bohemian, the Grateful Dead lives on at UCSC -)
  
• Pismo beach outlet mall
  
• Camarillo Premium Outlets in Ventura on the way up from LA on Hwy 101
• Paso Robles is in the wine country with lots of culinary choices, music and festivals.