Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, along the city’s iconic Central California Coast boardwalk, offers guests delightful ocean views, plenty of sunshine and sunsets and romantic stargazing for Valentine’s celebrations and all year round. Especially for Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Frank Barajas presents an elegant Three-Course Dinner, and Pismo Pub Club invites guests to bring their dog besties to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any day at the resort. Two packages – Central Coast Wine Tasting package and a pampering Central Coast Spa Escape – would make memorable Valentine’s surprise gifts. Daily well-being classes are the perfect way for couples to share de-stressing and rejuvenating through yoga and beach walks. For dreamy stargazing, guests receive small hand-held telescopes and an accompanying map in their guest rooms, so they can go outside oceanfront and capture the starry, starry night. And it’s always a joy to just leisurely stroll along Pismo Beach.
Share the Valentine’s Love at Lovely Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach’s Somerset Grill
Friday, February 11, through Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14
The resort’s Executive Chef Frank Barajas and his team will be serving a delectable gourmet three-course dinner, with optional wine pairings. Complete with panoramic ocean views, the Coastal Heritage-inspired dinner begins with Appetizer choices of Broiled Oysters with roasted tomato butter or Grilled Endive and Poached Pear with candied pecan and cranberry vinaigrette. Next is a choice of Filet Beef Tenderloin with Crab Salad and mascarpone potato puree, Pan Seared Scallops with Blood Orange Sauce and citrus parsley salad or Polenta with foraged mushrooms, winter greens and truffle oil. This lovely meal ends with a decadent Raspberry Chocolate Mousse or Pistachio Panna Cotta. Valentine’s Day celebrants will also want to savor and sip hand-crafted cocktails along with wines and local beer from Edna Valley and San Luis Obispo County. A stroll on the boardwalk after dinner adds to the romantic evening.
$89 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, for Three-Course Dinner. Reservations available at opentable.com and somersetgrillpismo.com.
Sharing the Valentine’s Love with Furry Friends at “Pismo Pup Club”
Valentine’s celebrations just got lovelier when guests want to visit Vespera Resort with their four-legged best friends. Pismo Pup Club welcomes pooches with a Club-branded dog tag. There are 26-square-miles of dog-friendly beach to roam on, water bowls throughout the resort, access to Pismo Pup Club toys for borrowing while visiting. And for canine socialization, Somerset Grill’s outdoor deck is open for dogs and their owners to enjoy drinks and treats. In addition, guests can include wine country tours of dog-friendly Edna Valley wineries and hiking along Pismo Preserve on their special pet-centric itinerary.
Vespera Vintner’s Club Central Coast Wine Tasting Package
Available through July 17
California’s Central Coast is recognized as a highly respected wine country with three winemaking regions – Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande and Avila Valley – within 30 minutes outside of downtown Pismo Beach and the resort. This package invites wine lovers to taste some of the new and up-and-coming Central Coast selections, while staying overnight in a luxurious oceanfront location. The package includes overnight accommodations; two tastings of guests’ choice, including local wineries Tolosa Winery, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery and Wolff Vineyards; and one bottle of wine from a local winery.
Package price starts at $439 plus taxes.
Vespera Resort’s Central Coast Spa Escape
Valid through July 17
For romantic partners still looking for the perfect romantic experience, Vespera Resort offers an appealing Spa Package with relaxing, rejuvenating and pampering at nearby oceanfront Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa. This package includes two nights’ accommodations, two 90-minute spa treatments (facial or massage) and one bottle of wine from a local winery.
Package price starts at $484 plus taxes.
For package reservations, visit vesperapismobeach.com/accommodations/packages.