Guidebook for Templeton
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1111 Rossi RdVons
7135 El Camino RealTarget
2305 Theatre DrHewitt Hardware Inc
428 S Main StThe perfect old-school hardware store.
Food Scene
Great lunch/happy hour, huge selection of beer and wine by the glass or bottle.
40 locals recommend
15 degrees C Wine Shop and Bar
3590 S Main StGreat lunch/happy hour, huge selection of beer and wine by the glass or bottle.
Best breakfast and lunch in Templeton and they have locally made Whalebird Kombucha on tap - such a treat! You will love this place.
56 locals recommend
Kitchenette
105 S Main StBest breakfast and lunch in Templeton and they have locally made Whalebird Kombucha on tap - such a treat! You will love this place.
McPhee's Grill
416 S Main StFantastic old-school steakhouse with a huge local wine selection.
Best restaurant in the county! Everything is amazing. They don't accept reservations and is cash only so make sure to have some on you if you go. It gets packed so go early!
48 locals recommend
The Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino RealBest restaurant in the county! Everything is amazing. They don't accept reservations and is cash only so make sure to have some on you if you go. It gets packed so go early!
The most amazing seafood in the county! They don't accept reservations so bring a bottle of wine to enjoy outside while you wait in line to get it (line starts forming around 5:00 and restaurant opens at 5:30). Cash only
58 locals recommend
Sea Chest Restaurant
6216 Moonstone Beach DrThe most amazing seafood in the county! They don't accept reservations so bring a bottle of wine to enjoy outside while you wait in line to get it (line starts forming around 5:00 and restaurant opens at 5:30). Cash only
Cass Winery
7350 Linne RdStunning winery, great wine and they serve an amazing lunch!
This is a local brewery that is worth going to! Its tasting room is set up like a winery and it has an amazing outdoor space which they bring in a food trucks and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Its family friendly so don't feel like you have to leave the kids behind - they will have a blast too.
111 locals recommend
BarrelHouse Brewing Company
3055 Limestone WayThis is a local brewery that is worth going to! Its tasting room is set up like a winery and it has an amazing outdoor space which they bring in a food trucks and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Its family friendly so don't feel like you have to leave the kids behind - they will have a blast too.
Entertainment & Activities
Every Wednesday evening during the Summer the Templeton Park (walking distance from house) hosts live concerts in the park. You can bring your own picnic dinner and bottle of wine while enjoying an evening outside in a grove of oaks.
Templeton Recreation Department
599 S Main StEvery Wednesday evening during the Summer the Templeton Park (walking distance from house) hosts live concerts in the park. You can bring your own picnic dinner and bottle of wine while enjoying an evening outside in a grove of oaks.
The zip lines are world-class and then stop for wine tasting at Ancient Peaks Winery in downtown Santa Margarita and eat lunch at their Cafe.
56 locals recommend
Margarita Adventures
22719 El Camino RealThe zip lines are world-class and then stop for wine tasting at Ancient Peaks Winery in downtown Santa Margarita and eat lunch at their Cafe.
Bella Luna Winery
1850 Templeton RdGreat wine and only 10 minutes from the house
Boutique winery with amazing wines - hidden gem in this area!
9 locals recommend
Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery
2825 Adelaida RdBoutique winery with amazing wines - hidden gem in this area!
The wine is one of the best in the area and the drive out is stunning with access to lots and lots of wineries on the way!
44 locals recommend
Tablas Creek Vineyard
9339 Adelaida RdThe wine is one of the best in the area and the drive out is stunning with access to lots and lots of wineries on the way!
L'Aventure
2815 Live Oak RdAmazing wine!
Private tastings only and it is absolutely worth it! While you are there, you may as well ask for your tasting to happen while playing bocce ball and take in the incredible views at the top of the hill!
14 locals recommend
Denner Vineyards
5414 Vineyard DrPrivate tastings only and it is absolutely worth it! While you are there, you may as well ask for your tasting to happen while playing bocce ball and take in the incredible views at the top of the hill!
Parks & Nature
The drive is spectacular, the beach is stunning and the Elephant Seal lookout is less than 5 miles north of the Beach.
15 locals recommend
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
750 Hearst Castle RdThe drive is spectacular, the beach is stunning and the Elephant Seal lookout is less than 5 miles north of the Beach.
Avila Beach
Great little beach town with a handful of restaurants to enjoy!
Shopping
It's a great store! Full of locally made products, including Negranti's Sheep Milk Ice Cream (only sheep milk ice cream in the Western US and it's to delicious!!!)
44 locals recommend
Taste in the Alley, Paso Robles
1211 Pine StIt's a great store! Full of locally made products, including Negranti's Sheep Milk Ice Cream (only sheep milk ice cream in the Western US and it's to delicious!!!)
This is one of the best farmers markets in the county - if you have the time and energy you shouldn't miss it! Saturday mornings from 9:00-12:00
30 locals recommend
North County Farmers' Market
200 6th StThis is one of the best farmers markets in the county - if you have the time and energy you shouldn't miss it! Saturday mornings from 9:00-12:00
Sightseeing
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadGo if you have time, you will not be disappointed.
Mission San Miguel Arcángel
775 Mission StIt's absolutely stunning!