Cool Trip to Pismo Beach, California

I am heading off to Pismo Beach, California today with my husband to attend a Martha Beck Life Coaching conference.  Pismo Beach is about half-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles.  We will be driving down US1 (Pacific Coast Highway) through Big Sur and Carmel and really looking forward to it.  I have never been in that area before and have heard it's gorgeous.  Hoping to learn some new life/wellness coaching tips at the conference.  We will drive back north on US 101, through the vineyard areas and also going to check out some of the old mission churches along the way.  Back next week.  Here is view of Pismo Beach:

California here I come!