Nipomo is a small city growing
in leaps and bounds. Highway 101, a primary freeway for the region
and preferred road for coastal travelers between Los Angeles and San Francisco
passes through the town.
Weekend travelers recognize Nipomo for its hillside swap
meet located on the west side of the freeway. Known for Black Lake
Golf Course, Central Coast's only 27 hole golf resort, the course
is open to the public and features three- nine hole challenges for golfers
of all skill levels. From water pools and scenic coastal hills on the original
"Lakes and Canyon" layout, to the unspoiled natural beauty of the newest
nine, the "Oaks", this is a unique and affordable championship golf
course. blacklakegolf.com And if you want to discover what it will cost for a golf
course view, drop by the model homes surrounding the course. With prices
not quite matching Los Angles and San Francisco market value, retirees
especially find Black Lake a big draw when looking to relocate.
Nipomo Native Gardens, located at Camino Caballo and Pomeroy,
is a forest of native plants and trees, maintained by volunteers
from the society of the same name. Drop by the library on Teft Street to
get a copy of their latest newsletter plus many valuable community information
flyers, pamphlets and brochures.
Once a private ranch and popular stopping point along
the El Camino Real between the missions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara,
a trademark of Nipomo is the scenic roads, lined with hundreds of blue
gum eucalyptus trees. Striking views of blue skies and green rolling hills
give the feel of rural life.
Dana Adobe on 671 Oakglen Street is the historical home of Captain Dana. He
became a Mexican citizen in 1835 and eventually received a land grant (a rancho)
of more than 37,000 acres at Nipomo, in what would later become San Luis Obispo
County. The Dana rancho extended from the Santa Maria River north to the present
Los Berros Road, and from the Santa Lucia foothills to the shores of the
Pacific. The historic landmark is operated by Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (DANA).
danaadobe.org Nipomo Library 918 W. Tefft
Nipomo, California (805) 929-3994
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