Clockwise, from above: □ Dinner on the creekside patio at Novo’s in San Luis Obispo □ The main house at Hearst Castle in San Simeon □ Just one of the pools at Hearst Castle

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Clockwise, from right: □ The main dining room at Hearst Castle. □ Elephant seals on a nearby beach. □ One of the many wineries in the area.