Destination: Paso Robles Wine Country
By Tara de Lis, City Editor
Paso Robles is one of the fastest growing wine country regions in California. Get the inside scoop on area wine tastings, Central Coast restaurants, and a range of hotels and bed-and-breakfasts.
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Tobin James Cellars
8950 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Big, fruit-forward zinfandels and playfully rowdy Wild West-themed tasting room draws a mixed party crowd. -
Tablas Creek Vineyard
9339 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Sister vineyard to Chateau de Beaucastel in France exclusively produces estate-grown, organically farmed wines on its Westside property. -
Cass Winery
7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Back roads winery and relative newcomer to Paso, the focus here is on food-friendly, Rhone-style varietals. -
Linne Calodo Cellars
3845 Oakdale Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Barrel room in an old barn belies cult classic wines at this small-production, family-run Eastside property. -
Eberle Winery
3810 Hwy 46 E, Paso Robles, CA
Wild boar mascot fountain greets visitors to redwood tasting room and cave tours at one of Paso's oldest wineries. -
L'Aventure
2815 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Remote Templeton Gap winery fuses French tradition with modern techniques to create much heralded "Paso blends." -
Clautiere Vineyard
1340 Penman Springs Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Whimsically decorated tasting room where oenophiles and novices gush about small-lot productions as they don punk wigs and funny hats.
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Artisan
1401 Park St, Paso Robles, CA
Two Bishop-born brothers revolutionize fine dining in downtown Paso Robles at big city-style bistro serving contemporary American cuisine. -
Villa Creek Bar & Grill
1144 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA
Prime downtown square location, local farmers' market fare and bustling bar scene make this New American eatery a Paso tradition. -
Buona Tavola
943 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA
Sister restaurant to popular SLO favorite of the same name serves affordable Northern Italian fare in main square adjacent location. -
Bistro Laurent
1202 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA
Small brick building off the downtown square fuses quaint French country cafe fare with upscale cooking techniques. -
McPhee's Grill
416 S Main St, Templeton, CA
Rustic eatery serves American and international favorites like baby backs in Asian sauce, jambalya pasta and ancho chile duck quesadillas. -
Panolivo Restaurant
1344 Park St, Paso Robles, CA
Downtown's casual Mediterranean-influenced French bistro and bakery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to area merchants, families and low-key tourists. -
Touch of Paso
1414 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA
Corner brick building with old-fashioned diner interior and wooded patio hosts mostly local breakfast and lunch crowds.
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Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA
A historical gem featuring mineral hot springs and a wine-country location.
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The Just Inn
11680 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA
European-inspired bed-and-breakfast on the northwestern tip of Paso features four luxury suites for a romantic getaway. -
Villa de Buena Vista
4651 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA
Tuscan-style, three-room bed-and-breakfast in northeastern Paso Robles with sweeping views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. -
The Cottage at Hollyhock Farms
200 Hollyhock Ln, Templeton, CA
Secluded, single bed-and-breakfast cottage located on family-run organic farm includes full breakfast and modest amenities. -
Wild Coyote Bed & Breakfast
3775 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Wild Coyote winery's five on-site "casita"-style suites inspired by the adobe architecture and decor of New Mexico's Pueblo reservation. -
Carriage Vineyards B&B
4337 S El Pomar Rd, Templeton, CA
Expansive 100-acre property with four in-house suites hosts couples, wedding parties and families in charming ranch-style setting. -
Adelaide Inn
1215 Ysabel St, Paso Robles, CA
Family-owned budget motel offers an array of amenities for adults and children, plus close proximity to the highway and downtown.
