San Luis Obispo (SLO) is this small little town sitting between the two beach areas – Morro Bay in the north and Pismo beach further south. Pismo beach is touristy yet deservedly so. Exiting Highway 1 South at the Pismo Beach exit, we meandered for half an hour by the coastline, soaking in the sun and the salty breeze.
Then south to Solvang. Solvang is this Danish-looking town that you won’t find immediately upon exiting Highway 1. Just head eastward for a bit and soon you’ll arrive at the ‘Village.’ Windmills line the townscape that is distinctively Danish and you see even Best Western being called Kronsborg Inn.
Parking is free – surprisingly. We parked the car near the end of the tourist street, and then walked its length. Several eating places had already closed down – sadly – but I believe that Paula’s Pancakes will still be there when you’re reading this. Try the Pancakes there, you won’t be disappointed.
Solvang was the late brunch for us, and lasted between 1230pm to 2pm. We then headed south and would have easily arrived in LA at 5pm, but as we zipped by Ventura, we decided otherwise…
