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Becki at A Book Lover’s Adventures has been running a series on her blog this year called Hometown Tourist.  She was kind enough to accept my submission to feature Arroyo Grande, CA.  We only lived there for three short years but it found a place in all our hearts and in many ways feels like our home town.

Please hop over to Becki’s blog to read all about it.  After you read about AG, check out a couple of the other featured home towns.  You might find a few stops to add to your next vacation.  I certainly have!

Here are a few pictures of Arroyo Grande to whet your appetite for more…

swinging bridge arroyo grande ca
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Goofing around on the swinging bridge
arroyo grande ca nice town normal people TM cafe andreini tshirt
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Come to Arroyo Grande – you’ll see that this is true! Stop by Cafe Andreini to purchase a shirt or mug as a souvenir.
trick or treat in village of arroyo grande ca
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Enjoying trick-or-treat in the village.
roosters near swinging bridge in arroyo grande ca
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Plenty of roosters to be found in the village.
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Roosters, roosters, everywhere! If you’re lucky, they’ll pose nicely for a photo.
mclintocks arroyo grande ca
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Steak and tri-tip sandwiches – yum! Do you see the roosters hanging around outside the front door?
tri-tip sandwich arroyo grande ca
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A regional specialty – the tri-tip sandwich. YUM!
walking on beach in arroyo grande ca
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10,000 steps is no problem when this is where you can walk every day.
laetitia vineyards arroyo grande ca rockin' road trip wine tasting tour
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Relaxing wineries every where you look!
overlooking san luis obispo from bishops peak trail california
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The view of San Luis Obispo from the Bishops Peak trail. So many great hikes and gorgeous views!
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A beautiful sunset every day of the year in Arroyo Grande

 

Awesome, right?  Go on over to A Book Lover’s Adventures to read more about the hometown in my heart, Arroyo Grande, CA.

Hometown Arroyo Grande via @behindeveryday
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Sheila Racinez

Hi! I’m Sheila - a wife, mom to 3, and favorite human of a slightly-neurotic dog. I’m laid-back, sometimes scattered, a little curious, love to laugh, and always up for a fun road trip. Be amazed! Be inspired! Let's share the joy of discovery together.

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