Lively Pickleball in Shell Beach

Lively Pickleball in Shell Beach

At the Shell Beach Palisades pickleball courts, the average rally lasts longer than most New Year’s resolutions and features more strategic discussion than a city council meeting. Paddles pop like microwave popcorn, retirees move with the sudden explosiveness of...
Avila Valley Barn

Avila Valley Barn

When someone around here mentions Avila Valley Barn, I can’t help but smile. It’s one of those places I find myself returning to again and again. I stop in for the freshest local fruits and vegetables, grab a warm pie or something sweet from the bakery, and sometimes...