Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Bouquet of Ideas

She gives the biggest, best hugs.

She’s always there to listen and wipe away our tears.

She fills our hearts with encouragement and hope.

She’s our fiercest defender and biggest cheerleader.

She’s our rock.

Who is this magical creature?

The one, the only …

MOM! 

While we celebrate our moms every day in our hearts, May 12th is their day to shine. To all of our beloved moms, we honor you. 

Happy Mother’s Day! 

How will you pay homage to the woman who has loved you your entire life? We have a few traditional and not-so-traditional ideas along our Central Coast for you to enjoy!

Mother’s Day Brunch

Give your mom the day off from the kitchen! Feeling inspired to create the brunch of her dreams? While you may need to pay a visit to your trusty storage unit for any special equipment, she’s sure to appreciate your efforts. I mean, what mom wouldn’t love a home-cooked meal (including cleanup!) from her precious children? 

Short on time—or culinary prowess? We have the ideal destination where you can shop for a ready-made gourmet meal to go. All you have to do is beautifully plate the food. Say goodbye to hassle and hello to yum. No muss, no fuss. 

SLO Provisions

SLO Provisions might just be your knight in shining armor. Their ever-evolving menu of culinary delights features soups, salads, quiches, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken dishes, desserts, and daily specials. In other words, there’s something for everyone. They’re open Monday through Saturday, so plan to pick up your goodies prior to Mother’s Day!

SLO Provisions is located in San Luis Obispo at 1255 Monterey Street. Call 805-439-4298 or check out their website at sloprovisions.com.

If, however, you’d prefer to dine out, there’s no shortage of wonderful brunch options, including this local favorite:

Madonna Inn

One of California’s most iconic and loved landmarks, the Madonna Inn will tip its hat to moms in grand style. Would you expect anything less? 

From the traditional omelet station to French toast, from decadent baked brie to crab legs, from succulent jumbo shrimp to prime rib, pure deliciousness abounds. There’s so much more, but most importantly, the ultimate pièce de resistance.  

People drive miles and miles to indulge in the Madonna Inn’s world-famous, mile-high cakes, including Pink Champagne, Black Forest, and Lemon Coconut & Raspberry Delight. 

For pricing and further Mother’s Day Brunch information, please contact the Madonna Inn at 805-784-2469 or visit www.madonnainn.com. 

Mother’s Day Tea Party

Presented by the City of Arroyo Grande, Mother’s Day Tea promises a charming outing brimming with traditional, delectable afternoon tea indulgences, including a wide selection of teas, lemonade, scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts. 

Held at the Heritage House Museum at 126 S. Mason Street, festivities will run from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The cost is $40 for two people and $15 for each additional guest. To register, please visit www.arroyogrande.org/catalog.

Mother’s Day at the Theater

Opera San Luis Obispo (OperaSLO) brings to the stage the enchanting Disney musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” A larger-than-life theater experience for the entire family, this production promises grandeur like no other. 

Led by a nationally acclaimed leading cast, “Beauty and the Beast” features a marvelous ballet and chorus, fabulous costumes, and spectacular sets, accompanied by the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra. OperaSLO is the region’s sole professional opera company. 

“Beauty and the Beast” will take the stage at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo at 1 Grand Avenue from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Please visit https://www.operaslo.org for more information.

Mother’s Day Hike and Jaunt Into Downtown San Luis Obispo

What better way to spend the day with our moms than out in the sunshine and fresh air. The San Luis Obispo Creek Trail is an easy one, perfect for beginners. With its small, paved trail and stunning views, this route is completely accessible. 

Best of all, the path leads to vibrant downtown San Luis Obispo where the celebration continues with eateries and shopping galore, offering moms the best of everything! 

Mother’s Day Concert by the Sea

What’s better than listening to live music while overlooking the shimmering ocean from atop Shell Beach’s clifftop bluffs? Moms will love listening to tunes while breathing in the salty ocean air. The breathtaking 11-acre Dinosaur Caves Park plays host to this year’s free Mother’s Day concert for the family. The event includes food, kids’ activities, and more. 

Dinosaur Caves Park is located at 2701 Price Street in Pismo Beach. For more information, please visit www.pismobeach.org.  

Mother’s Day on the Farm

How ‘bout a warm, soft hug? Welcome to Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, a small artisan goat dairy and creamery located along Cambria’s San Simeon Creek. 

Specializing in small-scale, handmade goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses, the farm invites you to join them on a tour where you get to meet and snuggle with mamma and baby goats! You’ll be treated to a barnyard tour and learn about the farm’s history and cheesemaking. To wrap up this wholesome, fun outing, you’ll enjoy a cheese and honey tasting.

Visits and tours are by reservation only. While cuddles await you on the farm, please leave your own precious fur babies at home as no pets are permitted on the property. 

Stepladder Ranch & Creamery is located at 4450 San Simeon-Monterey Creek Road. Please visit their website at https://www.stepladdercreamery.com or email them at info@stepladdercreamery.com. 

When it comes to celebrating moms on this very special day, it’s hard to beat our breathtaking Central Coast. While we’ve shared a variety of ways to recognize these dear women in our lives, there are many other events and activities taking place on Mother’s Day as well. There’s just no end to the ways we honor our beautiful moms.