Guidebook for Your Stay
Food Scene
5 Star cozy and romantic restaurant with fabulous food! Their creme brulee is amazing!
98 locals recommend
McPhee's Grill
416 S Main St5 Star cozy and romantic restaurant with fabulous food! Their creme brulee is amazing!
It's difficult to find a place that has good tea and they have a nice selection. (There's also ice cream as a bonus)!
8 locals recommend
Merry Hill Coffee & Teas
1121 Rossi RdIt's difficult to find a place that has good tea and they have a nice selection. (There's also ice cream as a bonus)!
Fantastic local Thai place. It has been a family favorite for years!
45 locals recommend
Basil Thai Restaurant
828 11th StFantastic local Thai place. It has been a family favorite for years!
Farm-to-Table restaurant with rotating menu
83 locals recommend
Thomas Hill Organics Bistro & Wine Bar
1313 Park StFarm-to-Table restaurant with rotating menu
Elegant yet casual seafood place with fantastic dishes and drink menu.
173 locals recommend
Fish Gaucho
1244 Park StElegant yet casual seafood place with fantastic dishes and drink menu.
This place is a Templeton staple. It is a small-town diner with great breakfast and lunch food. Go early to beat the rush!
20 locals recommend
Joe's
730 S Main StThis place is a Templeton staple. It is a small-town diner with great breakfast and lunch food. Go early to beat the rush!
We haven't had a chance to visit yet, but we've heard only great things about this new Templeton downtown restaurant!
Pig Iron
We haven't had a chance to visit yet, but we've heard only great things about this new Templeton downtown restaurant!
Kitchenette
105 S Main StAnother great stop for breakfast!
As fresh seafood as it gets! A great place for a quick-service sit-down restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Pier 46 Seafood Market
1131 Rossi RdAs fresh seafood as it gets! A great place for a quick-service sit-down restaurant.
Parks & Nature
A small grove of Eucalyptus trees hosts Monarch Butterflies each year. Then there is a trail that leads to a beautiful walk on the beach or in the other direction to the small town.
141 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetA small grove of Eucalyptus trees hosts Monarch Butterflies each year. Then there is a trail that leads to a beautiful walk on the beach or in the other direction to the small town.
There is a 9.2 mile loop continues beyond Hazard Peak deeper into Montaña de Oro State Park before circling back on Islay Creek Trail. There is another 5.55-mile hike that rises through a eucalyptus grove and views of Morro Bay to a panoramic summit in Montaña de Oro State Park.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdThere is a 9.2 mile loop continues beyond Hazard Peak deeper into Montaña de Oro State Park before circling back on Islay Creek Trail. There is another 5.55-mile hike that rises through a eucalyptus grove and views of Morro Bay to a panoramic summit in Montaña de Oro State Park.
Fantastic hike to the top of the "M" representing the Madonna family. Classic San Luis Obispo hike that is enjoyable for all ages.
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Fantastic hike to the top of the "M" representing the Madonna family. Classic San Luis Obispo hike that is enjoyable for all ages.
Arts & Culture
This place has local artists that are occasionally found in the gallery doing their work. I love this place because you will meet locals, talk to them and can afford to bring something home. There is jewelry, canvas and glass art on display.
57 locals recommend
Studios on the Park
1130 Pine StThis place has local artists that are occasionally found in the gallery doing their work. I love this place because you will meet locals, talk to them and can afford to bring something home. There is jewelry, canvas and glass art on display.
William Randolph Hearst's remarkable mansion on the coast. Definitely worth the trip!
327 locals recommend
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadWilliam Randolph Hearst's remarkable mansion on the coast. Definitely worth the trip!
Home for the local symphony and frequently hosts touring artists.
Cal Poly Performing Arts Center station
Home for the local symphony and frequently hosts touring artists.
Sample olive oil, tour our olive milling facility, and relax with spectacular views of olive orchards and the surrounding vineyards of California’s central coast.
6 locals recommend
Kiler Ridge Olive Farm
1111 Kiler Canyon RdSample olive oil, tour our olive milling facility, and relax with spectacular views of olive orchards and the surrounding vineyards of California’s central coast.
Fun and Activities
I enjoy the Park Cinemas because they are clean and comfortable. In addition, it is located downtown Paso Robles where there are countless activities and restaurants to go to within walking distance. The park across the street is huge and has a new play area for the kids.
30 locals recommend
Park Cinemas
1100 Pine StI enjoy the Park Cinemas because they are clean and comfortable. In addition, it is located downtown Paso Robles where there are countless activities and restaurants to go to within walking distance. The park across the street is huge and has a new play area for the kids.
Major summer attraction hosting concerts, festivals, food & drink awards, and other fun events! This year's dates are July 17-28.
22 locals recommend
California Mid-State Fair
2198 Riverside AveMajor summer attraction hosting concerts, festivals, food & drink awards, and other fun events! This year's dates are July 17-28.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a beautiful drive in the Templeton Gap, one of the region's best wine producing areas. Opolo hosts great views with a relaxing atmosphere. Be sure to try the Mountain Zinfandel!
46 locals recommend
Opolo Vineyards
7110 Vineyard DrEnjoy a beautiful drive in the Templeton Gap, one of the region's best wine producing areas. Opolo hosts great views with a relaxing atmosphere. Be sure to try the Mountain Zinfandel!
Castoro Cellars
1315 N Bethel RdGreat winery with a fantastic view!
Fantastic, lesser known winery with a very kind owner and tasting room staff. Perfect place to enjoy wine under the oak trees!
Red Soles Winery
3230 Oakdale RdFantastic, lesser known winery with a very kind owner and tasting room staff. Perfect place to enjoy wine under the oak trees!
Fantastic local brewing company in a very popular location.
111 locals recommend
BarrelHouse Brewing Company
3055 Limestone WayFantastic local brewing company in a very popular location.
Nationally famous brewing company that has become extremely popular in recent years. They have a fantastic, full menu and great drinks. Try our local favorites, the Firestone DBA or 805.
87 locals recommend
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
1400 Ramada DrNationally famous brewing company that has become extremely popular in recent years. They have a fantastic, full menu and great drinks. Try our local favorites, the Firestone DBA or 805.
Local company that produces fantastic cider, adjacent to Barrelhouse Brewing Company.
49 locals recommend
Tin City Cider
3005 Limestone WayLocal company that produces fantastic cider, adjacent to Barrelhouse Brewing Company.
Wine bar owned and operated by a local sommelier. Fantastic food and drinks in charming downtown Templeton.
40 locals recommend
15 degrees C Wine Shop and Bar
3590 S Main StWine bar owned and operated by a local sommelier. Fantastic food and drinks in charming downtown Templeton.
Two stop signs down the country road from our home, Venteux is a local favorite! Complimentary wine tasting card ($10 value) is available during your stay!
17 locals recommend
Venteux Vineyards
1795 Las Tablas RdTwo stop signs down the country road from our home, Venteux is a local favorite! Complimentary wine tasting card ($10 value) is available during your stay!
Wonderful and new beer garden in downtown Atascadero. Perfect for a nice day or evening under the strung lights.
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
Wonderful and new beer garden in downtown Atascadero. Perfect for a nice day or evening under the strung lights.
This has the BEST beer in the county! They have won 4 international gold medals for their beer just this year! There is SO much for the kids to do as well. Delicious bar food that is ever changing as well!
Wild Fields Brewhouse
This has the BEST beer in the county! They have won 4 international gold medals for their beer just this year! There is SO much for the kids to do as well. Delicious bar food that is ever changing as well!
Neighborhoods
Templeton's Tin City is where bars, restaurants, wineries, ice cream shops (and more) combine to form a visitor's dream! This is a do-not-miss part of town!
55 locals recommend
Tin City
450 Marquita AveTempleton's Tin City is where bars, restaurants, wineries, ice cream shops (and more) combine to form a visitor's dream! This is a do-not-miss part of town!
Downtown Paso Robles has numerous wine bars, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Many of the restaurants listed above are located here!
23 locals recommend
Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association
835 12th StDowntown Paso Robles has numerous wine bars, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Many of the restaurants listed above are located here!
Paso Market Walk
1803 Spring StGreat little restaurants, wine, and coffee located here!
The town square center hosts a wonderful Farmer's Market every Saturday morning.
9 locals recommend
Templeton Park
550 Crocker StThe town square center hosts a wonderful Farmer's Market every Saturday morning.
Groceries
In the same shopping center is a Meat Shop, Sandwich Shop (Mr. Pickles), and Tea/Coffee House, a Nail Salon as well. It's just off of the freeway on the way to the apartment.
69 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1111 Rossi RdIn the same shopping center is a Meat Shop, Sandwich Shop (Mr. Pickles), and Tea/Coffee House, a Nail Salon as well. It's just off of the freeway on the way to the apartment.