Vineyards
I’m no wine connoisseur but I still have a few favorites
Laid back and kid friendly. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful lawn, garden, koi pond and 150 year old olive orchard. Buy a bottle of wine and you’ll practically be part of the family
19 locals recommend
Still Waters Vineyards and Tasting Room
2750 Old Grove LnLaid back and kid friendly. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful lawn, garden, koi pond and 150 year old olive orchard. Buy a bottle of wine and you’ll practically be part of the family
Maybe not my favorite wine… but the view is unbelievably gorgeous
77 locals recommend
DAOU Vineyards & Winery
Hidden Mountain RdMaybe not my favorite wine… but the view is unbelievably gorgeous
Halter Ranch Vineyard
8910 Adelaida RdThe Adelaide district is like stepping back in time.
Venteux Vineyards
1795 Las Tablas RdKid friendly- lots of room to run
The best winemaker in Paso Robles. If you like great wine, here it is.
19 locals recommend
Austin Hope Winery
1585 Live Oak RdThe best winemaker in Paso Robles. If you like great wine, here it is.
Wine alternatives
Not everyone prefers wine...
A brewery with plenty of outdoor seating. The railroad district is a Paso’s newest unique offering. Put down the stemware and pick up a pint for a relaxing change of pace. Family and dog friendly.
34 locals recommend
California Coast Beer Company
1346 Railroad StA brewery with plenty of outdoor seating. The railroad district is a Paso’s newest unique offering. Put down the stemware and pick up a pint for a relaxing change of pace. Family and dog friendly.
Make a stop here for live piano performances. A great way to warm up on a chilly evening.
46 locals recommend
AMSTRDM Coffee House | Piano Lounge
725 13th StMake a stop here for live piano performances. A great way to warm up on a chilly evening.
Eleven Twenty-Two
1122 Pine StA fun experience to enter this ‘secret’ establishment.
The Backyard Beer Garden
1300 Railroad StA great place to spend an hour on a sunny afternoon
Food scene
Basil Thai Restaurant
828 11th StFind a better curry than their red curry, I dare you
The goats-milk, brown sugar ice cream is, hands-down, the greatest ice cream ever made
Negranti Creamery
1211 Pine StreetThe goats-milk, brown sugar ice cream is, hands-down, the greatest ice cream ever made
The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar
835 13th StOne-of-a-kind cocktails
Other things to do
Work Family Guest Ranch
75893 Ranchita Canyon RoadHorseback riding on a million acres of nowhere
Estrella Warbird Air Museum
4251 Dry Creek RdWorth seeing this collection
Pioneer Museum
2010 Riverside AvePaso Robles history - small town, deep roots
Park Cinemas
1100 Pine StWalk to the movies 🍿
The Great Escape
8115 El Camino RealFun escape room - open limited days
Bishop Peak
A 2 hour hike unless you can’t stop looking at the view at the top
A kid-friendly and beautiful 3 mile bicycle ride to Avila Beach
24 locals recommend
Bob Jones Trail Head
7009 Ontario RdA kid-friendly and beautiful 3 mile bicycle ride to Avila Beach
From Memorial Day to Labor Day it’s the place for families to cool off in the summertime
72 locals recommend
The Ravine Water Park
2301 Airport RdFrom Memorial Day to Labor Day it’s the place for families to cool off in the summertime
Sightseeing
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadThe one, the only
Elephant Seal Vista Point
The only place to see them
Yes, it’s a dusty nowheresville in the middle of nowhere, but that’s kind of amazing, isn’t it? So quiet that you’ll have to snap your fingers to make sure you haven’t gone deaf.
Parkfield
Yes, it’s a dusty nowheresville in the middle of nowhere, but that’s kind of amazing, isn’t it? So quiet that you’ll have to snap your fingers to make sure you haven’t gone deaf.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Parking
Download the “WayToPark” app from the App Store on your phone. It takes a few minutes to setup, but makes parking easy in downtown Paso
Customs and culture
Smile and say hello
Say hello to folks as you walk around town. We’re a friendly little town
Traveling with kids
Feed the koi at the Paso Robles Inn
There are koi ponds in the garden at the Paso Robles Inn. If you go to the front desk and ask for “koi food”, they give you a little paper cone full of fish food pellets. Super fun for tots and littles