SURF'S UP - PARTY ON ©

                If you long for the days of Moondoggie or Frankie and Annette holding down a blanket on the beach, Wednesday, April 30 will be your place to start off a weekend of Wine, Waves & Beyond aka The 5th Annual Central Coast Longboard Surf Classic.

That night features "Missing"  with a look at surfing in some unique locations. The screen lights up at 6:30 at the Fremont in SLO. The evening of May 1 features a "Barrel to Barrel" wine tasting on the ocean lawn of The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach. Live music, 40 wineries, select beers and food goodies from local restaurants are included that evening, beginning at 5pm.

Saturday, the main attraction is a chef's Throw Down - Hops & Hogs. This is known as the Brew Master's Dinner and starts at 5pm at the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach. Gourmet chef's will prepare a fine dining experience, matched with offerings from several local breweries. Music will follow the sunset, the dinner and dancing under the stars is allowed.

The final day starts early (7am) at the Pismo Beach pier when longboards hit the water and the competition, with a variety of classifications, commences. This event offers cash prizes and one set matches surfing brewery folk on the frothing waves vs. winery types barreling in on the rollers. The 805 Classic is held in conjunction with this event, from noon to 5 near the Sea Venture Resort at the Addie St. parking lot. Music, beer, BBQ and general frivolity is part of this vintage VW car show.   

Full details and tickets can be found at www.WineWavesandBeyond.com or you can call for information, 805-556.3306 or email to Amanda@cliffsresort.com.