Joan’s guidebook
Food scene
Historic Templeton Restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere .
98 locals recommend
McPhee's Grill
416 S Main StHistoric Templeton Restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere .
A restaurant in an historic Victorian home in Templeton. Delicious food ! Great service.
10 locals recommend
Fig at Courtney's House
311 6th StreetA restaurant in an historic Victorian home in Templeton. Delicious food ! Great service.
Tin City
450 Marquita AveA collection of restaurants, breweries, tasting rooms etc. Young vibe-
TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StGreat food, interesting drinks, fun atmosphere
Paso Wine Centre
608 12th StSuper delicious Italian food.
Delicious French cuisine. Gracious, romantic atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
BL Brasserie (formerly Bistro Laurent)
1202 Pine StDelicious French cuisine. Gracious, romantic atmosphere.
The Alchemists' Garden
1144 Pine Stgastropub...upbeat and, fun, intimate
Sculpterra Winery
5015 Linne RdSeek out the hammocks!
Tobin James Cellars
8950 Union RdFriendly, popular, heavy pours-
Wild Horse Winery Court
Wild Horse Winery CourtGood Wines !
Opolo Vineyards
7110 Vineyard DrClose, nice setting, great wines
City/town information
Lots of shopping , restaurants, wineries centered around a truly beautiful central park hosting events, music and a childrens playground.
102 locals recommend
Paso Robles
Lots of shopping , restaurants, wineries centered around a truly beautiful central park hosting events, music and a childrens playground.
30 mins driving time South on the 101 down the beautiful Cuesta Grade. Home of Cal Poly and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Shopping, dining around the San Luis creek, events, theatres,
181 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo
30 mins driving time South on the 101 down the beautiful Cuesta Grade. Home of Cal Poly and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Shopping, dining around the San Luis creek, events, theatres,
Quaint beach town with shopping, restaurants, antiques along the main street and the beaches nearby. Great for beach walking, shell and moonstone searching at Moonstone beach.
128 locals recommend
Cambria
Quaint beach town with shopping, restaurants, antiques along the main street and the beaches nearby. Great for beach walking, shell and moonstone searching at Moonstone beach.
Great wide sandy beaches to pass the day on and many delicious eateries, wine tasting spots, and shopping on the boardwalk. Natural sulfur hot tubs at Sycamore Springs, both public and private. Off leash dog beach. Lots of nature to observe including The Avila Aquarium and the Avila Valley Barn for feeding and petting farm animals...kids love this !
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
Great wide sandy beaches to pass the day on and many delicious eateries, wine tasting spots, and shopping on the boardwalk. Natural sulfur hot tubs at Sycamore Springs, both public and private. Off leash dog beach. Lots of nature to observe including The Avila Aquarium and the Avila Valley Barn for feeding and petting farm animals...kids love this !
Population 18. Made up of historic buildings with a post office, wedding chapel, winery, pottery shop, glass maker and several crafters and artisans, the turn of the 20th century town of dairy farmers who did not get along helped shaped Harmony's future. Their ongoing feud culminated in a murder and then a truce. They named the town Harmony in 1907 to reflect their intention and commitment to begin getting along.
28 locals recommend
Harmony
Population 18. Made up of historic buildings with a post office, wedding chapel, winery, pottery shop, glass maker and several crafters and artisans, the turn of the 20th century town of dairy farmers who did not get along helped shaped Harmony's future. Their ongoing feud culminated in a murder and then a truce. They named the town Harmony in 1907 to reflect their intention and commitment to begin getting along.
Morro Bay has three distinct aquatic districts to explore: the beach, they bay, and the harbor. Each offer their own set of activities, wildlife, atmosphere, and experiences to uncover. The beach is where relaxation and sport collide. Over six miles of continuous sand to wander. Terrific place to view aquatic animals in their natural habitat,
183 locals recommend
Morro Bay
Morro Bay has three distinct aquatic districts to explore: the beach, they bay, and the harbor. Each offer their own set of activities, wildlife, atmosphere, and experiences to uncover. The beach is where relaxation and sport collide. Over six miles of continuous sand to wander. Terrific place to view aquatic animals in their natural habitat,
Sightseeing
Wide open shaded park with Atascadero Lake and the Charles Paddock Zoo. A must if you have children. Paddle boats available to rent, playground and an endangered Malayan tiger is one of the zoos residents.
41 locals recommend
Atascadero Lake Park
9305 Pismo AveWide open shaded park with Atascadero Lake and the Charles Paddock Zoo. A must if you have children. Paddle boats available to rent, playground and an endangered Malayan tiger is one of the zoos residents.
Adventureous and fun. Soar over valleys, oaks, mountainsides and vineyards
Tour includes six distinct ziplines spanning more than 7,500 total feet
56 locals recommend
Margarita Adventures
22719 El Camino RealAdventureous and fun. Soar over valleys, oaks, mountainsides and vineyards
Tour includes six distinct ziplines spanning more than 7,500 total feet
Family-friendly water park with private cabana rental, wave pool, winding river & variety of slides.
72 locals recommend
The Ravine Water Park
2301 Airport RdFamily-friendly water park with private cabana rental, wave pool, winding river & variety of slides.
WHAR Wolf Sanctuary
2325 Adobe RdMeet (and feed if you want) a wolf close and personal. Guided tours available .
Well done and interesting Paso Robles/ California museum. If you are interested in history and antiques this is a must !
16 locals recommend
Pioneer Museum
2010 Riverside AveWell done and interesting Paso Robles/ California museum. If you are interested in history and antiques this is a must !
Private Mineral Soaks and massages. Definitely relaxing and refreshing!
59 locals recommend
River Oaks Hot Springs Spa
800 Clubhouse DrPrivate Mineral Soaks and massages. Definitely relaxing and refreshing!
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadHistoric, opulent, beautiful views
Swimming pool size natural hot springs with fountains. Basic, primitive and inexpensive.
7 locals recommend
Franklin Hot Springs
3015 Creston RdSwimming pool size natural hot springs with fountains. Basic, primitive and inexpensive.
Woman's Designer Consignor Boutique. Amazing selection, great prices. It's impossible to leave Tamara's store without buying something...and loving it! Wine, margaritas, coffee etc, offered.
Upscale Resale Women's Designer Consignor Boutique
590 S Main StWoman's Designer Consignor Boutique. Amazing selection, great prices. It's impossible to leave Tamara's store without buying something...and loving it! Wine, margaritas, coffee etc, offered.