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HOMES IN CRESTON
The beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, horse ranches and hundreds of
miles of back roads make Creston, California an ideal setting for all
lovers of the natural West. Add to this, a post office, church, library,
elementary school, steakhouse, rodeo arena, fire
station, general store, plus two saloons, and you've got the complete
town!
Located thirteen miles east of
Atascadero on Highway 229 (one mile from Highway 41), Creston is truly
a gem cherished by families looking for a small town rural lifestyle,
with plenty of room to be yourself. If you dream of living "in the
middle of nowhere",
with the benefits of nearby San Luis Obispo, then here is your prize!
See: Creston Map
Creston was originally
founded by local ranchers in 1884. The origin of name can be traced
to one of the town's four founders, Thomas Cressi. Large ranches still
surround the tiny town, and bring the population total up to about 1600.
The town itself contains around 250 residents. The wide-open, rural character
of the area makes it a popular destination for tourists and bicyclists,
and a natural choice for the Western States' annual Wildflower
Bicycle Ride each
spring. Sunday brunch at The Loading Chute restaurant is a must.
Famous residents past and
present: country singer, Monte Mills, of the Lucky Horse Show Band; Jeopardy
game show host Alex Trebek, who also owns the Creston Vineyard; and L.
Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology.
What Creston residents love about their community:
"You know
your neighbors, and it feels safe here; they're nice people."
"It's a small town, and it's comfortable. That's
why we moved here. We have small kids, and we moved here because
of the school system and the small-town atmosphere."
"The people are the
best part. Everybody's friendly."
"There's no stress here.
Not too many problems."
"It's peaceful, and you're close to
all the things that San Luis Obispo offers."
"Taxes are a little cheaper.
It's a nice, friendly place to live."
Creston is a place where residents want to keep the town the way it is:
a tiny, close-knit, genuinely supportive community. Continuing legislative
efforts create architectural design guidelines for Creston, which protect
the rural character of the area against increasing development and attempts
to subdivide large agricultural parcels.
The beautiful countryside of Creston is world renown for world
class Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other small lot productions that exhibit
intense varietal character, and demonstrate Creston's commitment to "no compromise"
quality.
Real Estate:
The local real estate market in Creston and surrounding locales is incredibly
diverse and includes vineyards, ranches, country
estates, and horse properties. Within the city limits
you'll find mostly single-family homes.
The nearby cities of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield are growing
rapidly. As a result, Creston is one of the few affordable
opportunities on the California Central Coast to buy quality land.
Property taxes are very low.
From the north or south, take 101 to Atascadero.
Exit at highway 41 and travel east about 11 miles.
From the east (I-5), travel 50 miles west on highway 41.
Turn south on Highway 229 for 1 mile to Creston.
Stop by the Creston general store on the main street for visitor information.
Explore
the following:
Local Events:
Wildflower
Bike Ride — April — Bike the green hills and secluded
valleys of the county. Three bicycle route options: 50,75 and 100 miles.
Beautiful scenery, great food, full SAG assistance, ride patch, enthusiastic
support, and great jerseys and shirts. Very popular!
Creston Wine Festival — May ~ 25th anniversary!
California Mid-State Fair — Late July - Early August
Creston Classic Rodeo — September — The Creston Classic Rodeo
includes a dance to live music and a Mutton Bustin’ event
for lamb-riding youngsters. About 500 or 600 people usually attend.
Calendar
of Events - current listings
Creston
Recreation The
outdoor enthusiast can find plenty to do within a few miles toward Santa
Margarita and Paso Robles, including horseback riding along the river
bed or cycling through the winding roads of wine country. If water
sports are more your speed, Creston is within driving distance of
Lake Nacimiento and San Antonio, west of
the city, offering championship water skiing and PWC excitement.
The lakes are also perfect for bass fishing, picnicking, hiking,
mountain biking or just a cool retreat from the summer sun, with
campgrounds, outstanding cliff side lodges, and wilderness qualities
making for a distinctive vacation site. Also, for those who love
the ocean, the Pacific coast is within an hour's drive.
Creston
Elementary School In 1965, the small community school unified with
the Atascadero school system, although there were many in the community
who wished to remain independent and operate their own school. Upper
grade classes were bussed into Atascadero. In 1979, a sixth grade teacher
was hired, and Creston School became a K-6 school, with a student population
at that time of 67. The number of students now exceeds 100. They are
the Cougars ... and proud of their school!
Emmanuel Heights Camp & Retreat Center
is a Christian organization that welcomes everyone!
Average Rainfall:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| inches | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 12.4 |
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