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  • By Cheryl Crabtree

Paso Robles, in San Luis Obispo County in Central California, is a wine lover’s paradise. The region’s numerous microclimates and diverse soils make it an ideal location for growing a wide variety of grapes, and it’s home to over 200 wineries. This itinerary takes you on a scenic daylong tour to some of the area’s top vineyards along Adelaida Road and Chimney Rock Road in the hilly northwestern reaches of Paso Robles. 

The Neighborhood Cafe & Juice Bar, 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Joe's Place, Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Adelaida Vineyards, Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Halter Ranch, Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA, USA

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Paso Market Walk, Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Thomas Hill Organics Bistro & Wine Bar, Park Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Sensorio, California 46, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Les Petites Canailles, Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar, 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA

Best Places for Breakfast in Paso Robles

The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood, a charming acai and juice bar in the heart of downtown, serves locally sourced breakfast bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and plant-based delights in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Joe's Place

Start your day with hearty American breakfast classics at this charming, family-owned spot. Try one of their specialty dishes like chilaquiles or Joe’s McJoes, fluffy pancakes, or any dish that includes their famous ranchero sauce.

Best Things To Do in the Morning in Paso Robles

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Adelaida Vineyards & Winery

Start your wine tour at Adelaida, with organic vineyards in the heart of the eponymous Adelaida District, perfect for growing various high-quality grape varietals. All tastings and tours require advance reservations.

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Halter Ranch Vineyard Estate

Follow Adelaida Road to this family-owned winery, known for its 100 percent estate-grown Rhone and Bordeaux-style wines. The 2,700-acre estate includes an organic vineyard, offers panoramic views of the Paso Robles hills. Halter Ranch serves lunch.

Best Places for Lunch in Paso Robles

Paso Market Walk

Stop at Paso Market Walk on your way up to the West Side wineries, to pick up picnic provisions for wine tasting, or to fuel up on your way back. You’ll find lots of options among the local purveyors who set up shop here, from plant-based and dairy-free treats at The Vreamery, to steaming bowls of ramen, sandwiches, craft beer, wine, coffee, pizza, and burgers.

Thomas Hill Organics

If you return to downtown Paso Robles for lunch, swing by Thomas Hill Organics, a longtime local favorite farm-to-table restaurant that serves creative dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients. 

Best Things To Do in the Afternoon in Paso Robles

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Tablas Creek Vineyard

A pioneering organic and biodynamic vineyard, well-known for its Rhône varietals, Tablas Creek perches in a sunny pocket of the Adelaida District on the West Side of Paso Robles. Reserve a spot on the daily tour at 10:15, followed by a tasting, in advance.

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Famed for its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends, especially the full-bodied red Isosceles blend, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery offers tastings, and also has a Michelin-starred restaurant (open for dinner, reserve a table weeks ahead), and a small inn, perfect for an overnight after a full day of wine touring.

Best Places for Dinner in Paso Robles

Les Petites Cannailles

This upscale Parisian-Paso restaurant offers a fresh take on traditional French dishes. Start with caviar, then go for escargot risotto or roasted lamb loin. For a real treat, order the five-course tasting menu for the table. 

The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar

Enjoy wood-fired comfort food with a twist at The Hatch, a local favorite. Crowd-pleasers include the fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, skillet cornbread, and mac & cheese, with classic cocktails to accompany.

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Best Places to Stay in Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort

A 20-acre Tuscan-style luxury resort on the East Side of town, Allegretto has a vineyard, wine tasting room, spa, meditation walks, numerous artworks on display, and an upscale restaurant, Cello.

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The Piccolo

The Piccolo

A boutique hotel a block from City Park, The Piccolo (sister property of Paso Robles Inn next door), offers a blend of luxury and comfort. Its standout feature is Tetto, the city’s first rooftop bar; there’s also a wine bar on the first floor.

After Dark in Paso Robles

purple and pink flower field during night time
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Light at Sensorio

Enjoy an after-dinner multi-sensory night walk through immersive light installations spread over 15 acres. One ticket option includes on-site dinner. 

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