Guidebook for the Beautiful Central Coast
City/town information
Atascadero is the absolute perfect central location for a home base as you take in all the delights that surround our picturesque area. Along with the tremendous growth taking place in the latest trendy "wine country" spots such as Paso Robles, our sleepy little town is waking up and features coffee and wine bars and pubs along with the downtown revitalization, parks and hiking trails (including the 1 mile path around Atascadero Lake), special events year round, and quick traveling from Cambria, to Paso Robles, to San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and much much more.
17 locals recommend
Atascadero
Atascadero is the absolute perfect central location for a home base as you take in all the delights that surround our picturesque area. Along with the tremendous growth taking place in the latest trendy "wine country" spots such as Paso Robles, our sleepy little town is waking up and features coffee and wine bars and pubs along with the downtown revitalization, parks and hiking trails (including the 1 mile path around Atascadero Lake), special events year round, and quick traveling from Cambria, to Paso Robles, to San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and much much more.
Food scene
Very good mediterranean style food. Limited seating - I recommend getting take out.
7 locals recommend
Byblos Mediterranean Grill
5945 Traffic WayVery good mediterranean style food. Limited seating - I recommend getting take out.
Great local spot for coffee and more. Indoor and outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
Malibu Brew Coffee
5955 E MallGreat local spot for coffee and more. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Great selection of salads and sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Colony Market & Deli
6040 El Camino RealGreat selection of salads and sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Casual atmosphere with good bar style food, full bar and always sports to watch on the tvs. Indoor and outdoor seating.
70 locals recommend
Street Side Ale House
6155 El Camino RealCasual atmosphere with good bar style food, full bar and always sports to watch on the tvs. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Guest House Grill LLC
8783 El Camino RealA favorite dinner spot among the locals.
Country Touch Cafe
8135 El Camino RealGreat breakfast spot. Indoor and outdoor dining.
A-Town Diner
7305 El Camino RealGreat diner style food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Nest
9700 El Camino RealA favorite breakfast spot, lunch too. Nice outdoor area, dog friendly.
Bar and food - fun spot in Morro Bay - they often have entertainment.
53 locals recommend
The Siren Bar and Grill
900 Main StBar and food - fun spot in Morro Bay - they often have entertainment.
Creative cocktails and cuisine. Chic decor, hip atmosphere. Where you go for an extraordinary experience. Located in Paso Robles.
45 locals recommend
The Alchemists' Garden
1144 Pine StCreative cocktails and cuisine. Chic decor, hip atmosphere. Where you go for an extraordinary experience. Located in Paso Robles.
Wineries and Beer Gardens
A new place in town. If you like beer, check it out. Near the corner of El Camino Real and Traffic Way. A new structure built from storage containers. It's a happening place with a young vibe.
33 locals recommend
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
6090 El Camino RealA new place in town. If you like beer, check it out. Near the corner of El Camino Real and Traffic Way. A new structure built from storage containers. It's a happening place with a young vibe.
Volatus Wine
3230 Oakdale Road
Live Music
Pet Friendly
Family Friendly
Wine Sold By The Glass
Wedding & Event Hosting
My husband likes going there with some buddies to watch sports. It's a huge venue with lots of big screens.
Santa Maria Brewing Co.
7935 San Luis AvenueMy husband likes going there with some buddies to watch sports. It's a huge venue with lots of big screens.
The winery is gorgeous. The winery and tasting room are located up in the mountains in a peaceful wooded setting with a magnificent view from the tasting room looking down a gentle valley to the country below. The staff is outstanding - very knowledgeable and attentive. Unlike most wine tasting rooms, they serve all of your samples at once in separate glasses (similar to way most beer tasting flights are done). This allows you to go at your own pace and hop back and forth between wines, allowing you compare flavors. Reservations required.
17 locals recommend
Epoch Estate Wines
7505 York Mountain RdThe winery is gorgeous. The winery and tasting room are located up in the mountains in a peaceful wooded setting with a magnificent view from the tasting room looking down a gentle valley to the country below. The staff is outstanding - very knowledgeable and attentive. Unlike most wine tasting rooms, they serve all of your samples at once in separate glasses (similar to way most beer tasting flights are done). This allows you to go at your own pace and hop back and forth between wines, allowing you compare flavors. Reservations required.
Things To Do
So much to see and do here on the Central Coast - from art galleries to horseback riding and so much more!
Studios on the Park
1130 Pine StGreat artist collective in Paso Robles.
Margarita Adventures
22719 El Camino RealZipline and aerial adventure park.
Great theater with stadium seating and amazing sound. Clean, safe family friendly. Great for family outings and date night. Full snack bar including premium beer and local wines.
40 locals recommend
Galaxy Colony Square 10 Theatres
6917 El Camino RealGreat theater with stadium seating and amazing sound. Clean, safe family friendly. Great for family outings and date night. Full snack bar including premium beer and local wines.
The Crimson Cue is a friendly environment that provides hours of fun for the entire family. Play billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, darts or foosball while watching a myriad of sports on 10 big screen TV's.
The Crimson Cue Sports and Billiard Club, Inc.
1319 Spring StThe Crimson Cue is a friendly environment that provides hours of fun for the entire family. Play billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, darts or foosball while watching a myriad of sports on 10 big screen TV's.
Our little hometown zoo, located at Atascadero Lake park and near the lake.
71 locals recommend
Charles Paddock Zoo
9100 Morro RdOur little hometown zoo, located at Atascadero Lake park and near the lake.
One of many walking trails in Atascadero. You might want to check out the monolith at the top of Pine Mt.
10 locals recommend
Stadium Park Trailhead
One of many walking trails in Atascadero. You might want to check out the monolith at the top of Pine Mt.
Traveler advice
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