Those looking for a quick pleasure trip need look no further than our own Santa Maria airport for transportation to that get away of all get aways, Las Vegas. You don’t have to go to Santa Barbara or Los Angeles for a direct flight anymore. And, after you’ve driven through traffic and paid a daily fee for parking, are you really relaxed anyway? Santa Maria airport offers a convenient location, free parking, and a relaxed atmosphere for the start of your journey. Direct flights to Las Vegas are offered through Allegiant Airlines, and rates begin at the unbelievably low price of about $20 each way.* Direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport are also available through United Airlines. Remember to support our local airports when booking your next flight. Santa Maria Airport is a 15 minute drive from Vandenberg AFB.
Trying to beat the heat? Looking for a vacation home in Pismo Beach CA? It may be the right time to pick up a beach getaway on the central coast. The number of homes reported sold in Pismo Beach in 2009 was down 14% compared to 2008, and the average sales prices is also down 10%. The number of foreclosure sales (REOs) tripled from the previous year. In 2008, there were only 4 REO sales in Pismo Beach, and in 2009 there were 12 foreclosure sales.
Sold listings were on the market an average of 77 days, were about 1900 sq.ft., and sold for about $155 per square foot. 12 of the 17 sold homes were REOs, 3 were closed short sales, and only two were regular sales. 88% of the sold activity in this neghborhood was forelcosure related; so, like many other developments that were built during the housing boom River Oaks is now overloaded with foreclosures during the housing bust.