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A PERFECT DATE IN

LOS OSOS

An exploration of the Central Coast offers many paths worth discovering, and this trip to Los Osos did not disappoint.

BY PADEN HUGHES

The sun illuminated the landscape making colors vibrant and beaconing as we began on the beautiful walkway of the Elfin Forest.

MUCH HAS BEEN written of the legendary fog of San Francisco— George Sterling described it as “the cool grey city of love”—and much like the city residents, those living in the fog-riddled town of Los Osos, understand that catching a warm, sunny afternoon is a true delight. Our date happened on just that kind of day. The sun illuminated the landscape making colors vibrant and beaconing as we began on the beautiful walkway of the Elfin Forest.

The 90-acre El Moro Elfin Forest affords some of the most stunning views of Morro Rock, the peaceful expanse of the bay and the bright blue estuary weaving its way to the rocky hills in the distance. The boardwalk provides a nice romantic stroll sloping down to a perfectly situated lookout point, overlooking Morro Bay and Morro Rock, just right for panoramic views.

A FEW BLOCKS down the road is a quaint little Thai kitchen that is notorious for its incredibly authentic and fantastic food. Owners Ron and Noi Miner opened the eatery because of her passion for her country and desire to bring some of her favorite classic Thai recipes to the Central Coast. Noi’s Little Thai Takeout is open weekdays from 11am-7:30pm, so it makes it convenient for afternoon or evening dates. Noi’s is known for its daily curry, which runs out quickly after the lunch rush. We were impressed with the flavorful Panang Curry. The vegetables are fresh, the menu straightforward and prices are fair. We enjoyed the details of the restaurant from the ornate gong to the hand-carved patio.

DIRECTIONS to El Moro Elfin Forest

From South County: Travel north on Highway 101, exit at Los Osos Valley Road, turn left and head north to Los Osos. Turn Right on South Bay Boulevard, and turn left at Santa Ysabela. I recommend taking the first right on 17th Street which will give you access to the start of the walkway down to the ocean view, but you can turn right on any street from 17th-11th and get into the Elfin Forest. From North County: Take Highway 1 toward Morro Bay. Take the Los Osos exit, turn left going under the highway and head south toward Los Osos. Proceed two miles to the first stoplight, Santa Ysabel. Turn right on 17th-11th streets.

DIRECTIONS to Noi’s Restaurant

From the Elfin Forest: Head south and turn right on Santa Ysabel. Turn left on 2nd Street and head toward the water. You will see the restaurant on your left.

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