I did a paint night and I'm actually really happy with the art we created. They chose a good…read moresubject and we had excellent support in our course. I wanted to go a bit darker in colors and was helped to create something impressive considering I'm no artist. I love the art in their gallery, the vivid colors and the mystical subjects they choose. I highly recommend checking them out to purchase something to brighten up your home or to take an evening paint class.

fabulous local gallery with beautiful original and print pieces of local art. Great owner tooread more

Absolutely magical! Peaceful and relaxing "girlfriend" weekend getaway 5 miles from downtown San…read moreLuis Obispo. Gorgeous homestead with luxurious bedding, gourmet kitchen, spacious gathering areas, thoughtful personal touches throughout, wrap around porches and expansive views. Beautiful orchard and gardens - so close to everything but a world away from the madding crowds. Well located near hiking, wineries, shopping, restaurants. Pattea, the owner, went out of her way to be sure we had everything we needed and enjoyed every minute of our stay. We had planned to eat out a few times but chose to stay in and enjoy the sunsets from the porch, sunrises off the back deck with our coffee and cooking in the fabulous kitchen. Thrilled to be her "first" Yelp! review and hope to enjoy this special place again in the future - it truly IS the Bees Knees!!! Pattea- Thanks so much for sharing your little piece of heaven.

If every writing project ended in a relaxing and sustaining residence like The Bees Knees Fruit…read moreFarm, Country House and Special Occasions, no one would ever complain about writing ever again. My friend Pattea Torrence once again created a space of such opulent beauty, yet grounded countryside in this Farm Stay. This is a place for weary souls to come to recover and find nirvana. Every tiny thought has gone into making it a temporary home. A well-stocked pantry, multiple coffee and tea options, many spaces to rest, and voluminous books to read. The inside boasted a cook's kitchen and an art museum quality to the furnishings. The feather bed- neigh every pillow, stuffed with soft down to encourage you to sit, read, recharge. Large country tables invited you to share nourishment and merriment with friends. The outside grounds are a combination of manicured plant perfection, while sprinkled with whimsy. And then a real farm. I made myself lunch from the leftover garden of summer. Plucked straight from the ground. I ate the apple off the tree as I had done as a child. I hugged a calf, took the ducks for a walk, and petted a purring rodent control system. This property was meant for strolling, I wandered by the seed barn, the playhouse, and the door that frames the distant mountains. I found a likeness in the garden. In the berry orchard, flanked by an ancient table with empty wine bottles. The setting was welcoming and capricious. Like everything here, such heart went into making each turn a surprise, yet sumptuous. A hawk screeched and circled above me as I tipped my hat to the woman who gives the world splendor and creativeness every day without regret. Her virtuosity and the magnificence she shares are pure magic. Book your visit NOW to The Bees Knees Fruit Farm, Country House and Special Occasions. #WritingRetreat #BeesKnees #Airbnb #farmstay

First off have been coming to RC Studio for years and never thought to write a review. It's a such…read morea lovely store, with loots of unusual items, decorative, jewelry, artwork, lighting etc. Today we bought a front door mat, 2nd one we have bought. We also got 2) glasses to use for juice. They were $40 each, so only purchased for ourselves, not the grandkids. I also bought a cute inexpensive ring. Angela helped us as was extremely friendly, as usual. In the past we also purchased one of his hanging lights. Highly recommend stopping in.

I have been coming to Morro Bay since I was a child (a couple decades back) and I have loved…read morewalking along Embarcadero. Many of the stores have remained the same providing a familiarity over time while others have changed providing new store fronts to explore. Rowan Chase Studio occupies a corner store welcoming visitors to the area while showcasing some of the great artists in the area. While I believe the shop has changed ownership over time, the studio that is there stays true to its local roots highlighting beach and ocean pieces of art with a modern twist. When you walk in you are embraced by color and "warm" art. I love going in here just to peruse the store to see what they have in. The art they have is constantly changing reflecting the artists' changing styles. There are paintings, drawings, woodwork and glass all of which will provide a memory of your trip to Morro Bay. While we have purchased glass in the past, this time I went for some beautifully carved wood that will accentuate our PNW home. I was glad to hear they shipped because I don't have any room in my car! There are many galleries along this road and I just love these tributes to the creative minds in the area. RC studio is by far one of my favorites and perhaps if I had become a corporate lawyer, I may be able to make a purchase every time I entered the store!

The Morro Bay Art Center has been a part of Morro Bay since it's inception seventy years ago…read more Located downtown on Main Street, one cannot miss the bright purple building which serves as a gallery of local member artist's creations, as well as offering art classes, demonstrations & workshops. The two-story building has changed over the years, with the addition of a classroom and kitchen, as well as a second floor gallery. MBAA is celebrating it's 70th Anniversary with MBAA SALON 2021 - Show & Sale which runs through July 12, 2021. The two story art center is presently showcasing a large number of member artist's approaches from Pop Art to Contemporary, in medias of acrylics, glass, bronze, mixed-media and much more. Their current hours are from noon until 4 pm, except Saturdays they have extended hours to 6 pm. This member supported volunteer organization is an asset to the Central Coast community.

This Art Center is calling for artists! I had noticed many lessons being given at the Art Center…read morein Morro Bay, which piqued my curiousity. Then the bird show started calling me. The New Times ran a feature showing some of the work on exhibit, so we drove out to the coast for the day and sauntered in. The gallery is refurbished since days of old, and features a nice exhibit space on the first floor, while a second large art gallery is somewhat hidden up a set of stairs. The bird drawings paintings, and prints were uniquely evocative of our central coast area and the works also drew upon the beautiful surrounding environment. Since January and February are primo "Birders" months, and Morro Bay now has an ongoing Birders Festival each year, this was a perfect match. We enjoyed the display and the ceramics and jewelry that the upstairs had. We will return to more shows in this gallery.

Beautiful work has a layout of many canvas's in nature, and of San Luis Obispo that stood out…read more Sometimes the aluminum finish has a sparkling glow to it. Definitely worth while to checkout.

Great art - so many cool pieces of art. The owner is super friendly. Could have stayed in the store…read morefor a couple hours. Definitely recommend!

High quality and incredibly creative designs for T-shirts and hoodies, along with helpful and…read morefriendly staff. All quite reasonable prices. If you're lucky enough to be visiting Cayucos, and you want something to remember it by, I highly recommend this place. Also if you live there, you should check it out if you haven't.

Great spot next to beach for custom printed shirts in a few min…read more.. The guys running this place are great and friendly..... Must stop and support this local spot...

I was wondering why there weren't more photos for the gallery at Marina Square! I arrived at a…read morefriend's show the other day and the first thing I noticed was a sign that said "No Photographs inside the gallery," so that explained it My friend's paintings were being featured this month. It was prominently displayed with two beautiful seascapes on the way in. She has a very lovely light style and it made me feel just like I was out at sea. I asked her about it and she said that she did spend quite a bit of time on kayaks out in the ocean, so that was where she really got the feeling of light and air that showed in the painting We also walked around and looked at a lot of the other art. There are many many artists represented here, and each artist has their own small wall space and sometimes a shelf as well for their art. There's all kinds of art; watercolors, oil painting, acrylic paintings, and also some jewelry and pottery. I liked a lot of the earrings that were displayed in the window with the light behind them which made all the colors sparkle and gleam. There was were also some nice wheel-throne coffee mugs that had a nice subtle ombre effect. We wandered around and really enjoyed the show and chatting with our artist friend.

Nice collection of stores, galleries, and the estuary center. It was easy to bounce from place to…read moreplace. The estuary center was informative. Great views from the building.

One of my favorite shops on the Embarcadero. They have the most beautiful jewelry and gift items…read more Last time we were here I bought beautiful ring made out of old unique Japanese button. The owner remembered us when I told her about the ring I had bought last visit. That same jewelry designer had other button jewelry on display here. They were having a sale on everything there, which was great. I ended up finding a cute mini wallet as a gift for a friend and a tiny stuffed cat that resembles my own cat. Both items were a great price. I'm so happy we stopped by here.

I thought they were closed when I was admiring something in the window the other day. It was a…read moreweekday and most other stores had closed at 5PM. I told the hubby we'll have to come back the next day, when he noticed the door around the corner was open!! We went inside and were greeted by the nicest lady there! She said she stays open until 6PM...hooray! I got the item I was after and looked around a bit. Super cute stuff there. They're just getting ready to start putting out their inventory for the holidays, so everything was sale. Score! I love to save money...who doesn't?! Since the item was a gift, I was given a cute bag and even tissue paper. Can't wait to go back the next time we're in town!

If you are on the area, I recommend you stop by. The shop is a hidden gem, and has so many…read moreofferings. I was able to chat with the owner, John, and he was able to fix one of my pendants in a short turn around time. Well priced, great variety and selection, also does custom work. He will be expanding soon to the next shop allowing for more space. Also, there will be classes for young geologist in the future. I'll definitely be back soon!

Absolutely amazing! I encountered this place because my…read moremother got me a rosary when she was on vacation at Morro Bay. I commissioned a rosary for my Holy Confirmation and it was absolutely amazing! Volcanic rock (because it looks sick), Tourmaline (because it's my birthstone), and bloodstone (because of religious symbolism)--all with a vivid image of Marian dedication gave me an absolutely stellar rosary for an extremely fair price! If I ever was to encounter someone who wanted a very special rosary that they had the opportunity of being a part of the creation process, it would be the store every single day.

I enjoyed viewing the glassworks here at By the Bay Gallery on a recent visit. Being right by the…read moreocean is a lovely environment for the works. The store is very upscale for Morro Bay, so it is fun to see work that I might expect to view in Cambria.

Such a lovely shop. I always find the right gorgeous piece of jewelry here that I treasure. Tiny…read moreand perfect with an amazing selection of artisans. Need a gift this is your place for something special and lovely.