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Natural Wonders Head outdoors to experience the beauty of secluded Los Osos and Baywood Park. O ff the main drag and nestled between Morro Bay and Avila Beach lie two peaceful communities, and many people have no idea they exist. photo courtesy of lightworKshops.com Above: Sunset over 8,000-acre Montaña de Oro State Park If you’re searching for that elusive off-the-beatenpath experience, then Los Osos and Baywood Park deliver. These hidden gems are surrounded by nature preserves, including a national marine estuary and one of California’s most spectacular state parks. Since Highway 1 bypasses the area, you’ll take the slower two-lane roads via South Bay Boulevard from the north or Los Osos Valley Road from the east. “This is pure, old California from many years ago,” says Gary Setting, owner of Sea Pines Golf resort. “People come here to experience the natural beauty, but also for the serenity, tranquillity, and laid-back vibe.” For visitors whose lodging preferences lean toward a more homelike experience, the area offers several vacation rentals. When Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá passed through in 1769, his expedition witnessed hundreds of grizzly bears roaming around a verdant valley. The Spaniards called it Los Osos (“bears” in Spanish). The grizzlies are long gone, but much of their former habitat remains the same. Deer roam freely, and redtailed hawks and egrets swoop through the sky. usairwaysmag.com march 2013 183 http://www.LIGHTWORKSHOPS.COM http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013