Things to Do in Paso Robles
Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles lies the Paso Robles wine region, home to La Bellasera Hotel & Suites. Whether you are here for a short weekend escape or a longer trip, the Central Coast offers plenty of attractions, wineries and dining experiences. Review our carefully selected list of Paso Robles attractions, including the best restaurants in Paso Robles, our favorite wineries and top things to see and do, and create your perfect vacation itinerary. Explore historic downtown Paso Robles, browse through artisan shops and experience world-class wine tasting lounges and live entertainment. Our onsite concierge is always available if you have any questions or need suggestions on what to do during your stay. Don’t forget to ask about our staffs list of “Hidden Jems”.
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Daou Winery
With panoramic mountain vistas and an onsite restaurant, Daou focuses on providing world-class Cabernet and Bordeaux.
Denner Vineyard
One of our local gems, Denner Vineyard believes their wines are not just an expression of where they are grown but also of the people who make them.
Tooth & Nail Winery
Tooth & Nail grows wine for for people who simply love wine and focuses on sustainably farmed grapes.
Robert Hall Winery
At Robert Hall Winery, "wines are a tribute to a way of life and the reward for it."
Niner Vineyard
A family owned winery, Niner Vineyard is another of our local gems with an onsite restaurant serving regional cuisine intended to compliment their wines.
Opolo Winery
A favorite of wine enthusiasts, Opolo's nearly 300 acres provides an ideal place for a range of varietals. The Distilery offers top brandies and liquors to compliment the wines.
Austin Hope
Owned and operated by the Hope famly, Austin Hope specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre and Grenache.
Cass Winery
Offering world-class wines and award wining cuisine, Cass Winery brings french varietals to the Paso Robles region.
Justin Winery
With a focus on Bordeaux style blends, Justin Winery combines traditional Old World methods - hand-harvesting and small-barrel aging in French oak—with New World technology.
Tobin James
Built out of the owner, Tobin's, passion for wine making, Tobin James Winery lives on the site of an old stagecoach stop.
Booker Vineyard and Winery
With a focus on giving back to the community and quality farming, Booker Vineyard and Winery strives to do something a little different - particularly with their whites.
Halter Ranch Vineyard
Tooth & Nail grows wine for for people who simply love wine and focuses on sustainably farmed grapes.
L'Aventure Winery
Specializing in Syrah/ Cabernet Sauvignon/ Petit Verdot blends, L'Aventure strives to create balanced red blends and to continue to produce creative blends that push the boundaries.
Calcareous Winery
Started by a father-daughter team looking to express their passion for wine, Calcareous Winery sites perched atop the highest limestone plateaus on Paso Robles West Side.
LXV Winery
Drawing from Indian roots, LVX brings flavors from around the world to Paso Robles.
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Drawing on traditions from the Rhone Valley, Tablas Creek foc us on organic farming for their vineyard as well as incorporating many Biodynamic techniques across the vineyard, including their own mobile herd of sheep, alpacas and two guard donkeys.
Rails Nap Winery
All of Rails Nap Wines are crafted in small lots and available exclusively in their tasting room or online store.
Ancient Peaks
In addition to their unique winery, with an onsite cafe, vineyard ziplining and wildlife tours, you can easily spend the entire day at Ancient Peaks.
Eberle Winery
One of the most unique aspects of Eberle Winery are its underground caves, providing an ideal, cooll storage space and poodle mascots, named after grapes, of course.
Firestone Brewery
For beer lovers, visit the Firestone Brewery to enjoy their craft beer and gastropub.
RE:FIND Distillery
If spirits are more your style, RE:FIND Distillery crafts spirits from grape/grain to bottle.
HammerSky Vineyards
Creating hand-crafted bordeaux style wines, this picturesque property, dating back to the early 1900s serves as a historic inn and working vineyard.
Chronic Cellars
Known for their wines with character, their clever and playful labels continue to put a creative spin on the wine industry in California.
Croad Vineyards
Drawing on their New Zealand (Kiwi) roots, Croad Vineyards offers stunning vistas from their tasting room.
Enoteca Restaurant
Located in La Bellasera, Enoteca has been a local favorite for over 12 years, offering American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients.
Fish Gaucho
With a separate tequilla menu, Fish Gaucho specializes in Seafood and Mexican Cuisine!
Il Cortile
Il Cortile is a fine dining Italian restaurant offering elevated cuisine focusing on seasonal ingredients. The perfect place for a special occasion.
Thomas Hill Organics
With a focus on organic ingredients and farm-to-table cuisine, stop by Thomas Hill Organics for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch!
Rustic Fire Pizza
Delicious pizza, salad with homemade croutons and craft beers make Rustic Fire Pizza a warm and inviting stop.
McPhee’s Grill
Delicious pizza, salad with homemade croutons and craft beers make McPhee’s Grilla warm and inviting stop.
La Cosecha
Meaning “the harvest” in Spanish, the head chef’s Honduran heritage plays a heavily in the flavors and choice of dishes.
Naked Fish Sushi
Specializing in Sushi, the Naked Fish Sushi is one of our staff favorites.
Yanagi Sushi
Yanagi’s is known for it’s show and, on top of offering delicious Japanese food, features chefs who will cook your meal in front of you.
Joe’s Place
Looking for a fantastic place for breakfast, Joe’s Place is known as the best breakfast in town with all the classic favorites!
Cass Winery Branch
One of our favorite places to go for a tasting experience. Have a glass of one of their wines with the cheese plate for a quick bite or a full meal.
Red Scooter Deli
Coffee, breakfast, or their famous sandwiches, if you need a quick bite while out exploring Paso Robles, Red Scooter Deli is the perfect spot.
The Hatch
Wood-fire favorites, rotisserie chicken and classic cocktails.
Barrell House Brewing
Barrell House Brewing aims to bring together “good people, good times and great beer.”
Fig at Courtney’s House
Restaurant opened to provide a place of employment and training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community driven setting.
Tognazzini’s Dockside
A favorite for both locals and tourists, Captain Mark and his wife, Bonnie, opened the restaurant with the goal of offering the freshest seafood around.
The Seachest Cambria
Offering fresh seafood, ocean views and an oyster bar, The Seachest Cambria is the place to go for delicioius fish.
Duckies Chowder House
Famous for their New England or Manhattan clam chowders, Duckies is a go to for locals when they are looking for a quick bite.
Schooners Warf
Beachside dining at its best. Focusing on American classics and seafood, make sure you try Schooners’ Lobster Mac and Cheese!
Firestone Walker Brewing
Featuring a spacious dining hall, wrap-around bar, patio and outdoor courtyard, Firestone Brewery’s Taproom is geared toward beer,
Sensorio Field of Lights
Bruno Munro's largest art installation to-date, Sensorio is lit by over 58,800 spheres of fiber optics, gently tracing the landscape.
Paso Market Walk
Shop, relax and dine in some of the best places to visit on the Central Coast on the Paso Market Walk.
Beaches (Morro Bay, Moonstone Beach)
No trip to Paso Robles is complete with out stopping at one or two of our stunning beaches. Visit Morro Bay for outdoor recreation or explore our natural estuary. Walk the boardwalk along Moonstone Beach. If you're lucky, this can be the perfect place to spot whales and dolphins.
Antiques Shopping and Vintage Art Gallary Viewing in Cambria
From vintage automobilia to fine Elizabethan furnishings, visit the antique shops on Cambria's main street, wander through art galleries or indulge in a treat at one of the local cafes. Spend an hour or make it a day excursion.
Downtown City Park
In the heart of downtown Paso Robles and easily recognizable by the historic gazebo, City Park is the perfect place for a pincic or stroll while spending time downtown.
Olive Farms & Olive Oil Tasting
Visit "We Olive" with multiple locally grown olive oils available for tasting, right in the heart of historical downtown Paso Robles. For a bit more of an adventure, drive out to Olivas de Oro Olive Ranch or Killer Ridge Olive Farm.
Exploring and shopping in downtown Paso
With local artisan shops, clothing boutiques, gourmet food and more to see and do in downtown Paso Robles, there’s sure to be something for everyone!
BarrelHouse Brewery and Tin City
Park your car and go wine tasting in Tin City. Try Sheeps' milk ice cream at Negranti Creamery and finish your evening at BarrelHouse Brewery.
Vina Robles Concerts
Pappy McGregor’s Irish Pub
A perfect spot to head with friends, Pappy McGregor's Irish Pub is an award-winning Pub in Paso Robles, featuring comfort food, craft beer and local wines. Make sure you check out the prohibition style Speakeasy behind the pub!
Tooth and Nail Winery
Along with offering a fantastic selections of wine, Tooth and Nail Winery is an awe inspiring place to visit - appearing like a castle with a moat.
The Range Restaurant and a drive out to Santa Margarita
Drive to Santa Margarita and dine at the Range Restaurant. Featuring delicious patio dishes and an impressive outdoor patio, it's definitely worth the short drive.
A romantic scenic drive on the 46W
Take a romantic drive down the scenic 46 W. Take Peachy Canyon Road or drive all the way to Cambria along Highway 1 to Morro Bay. On the way to Cambria, stop off at the summit to watch the sunset.
Children’s Museum
Looking for something fun to do with the kids, or kids at heart? Visit the Children's Museum for a variety of exhibits and activities.
Ziplining in Santa Margarita
For an adrenaline filled adventure, soar over vineyards, valleys and mountains on a zipline. Try all six courses, each offering a different view and theme but, since you're visiting wine country, the Pinot Express is a must try!
Beachcombing at Moonstone Beach Cambria
The tidal pools at Moonstone Beach provide the perfect place for beach combing. If you go during low tide, it is easy to spot beautiful shells, rocks and driftwood on the beach - the perfect souvenir
Visiting Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo
Grab some gum and leave your mark on Bubblegum Alley! 15 feet tall and 70 feet long, bubblegum alley is covered in gum left by visitors, making for quite the sight.
Sculpture Garden and tasting at Sculpterra Winery
With an outdoor sculpture garden, featuring world-renowned sculptors, like John Jagger and Dale Evers, as well as intricate iron work by Robert Bentley, the Sculpture Garden provides the perfect venue for a wine tasting.
Lunch in Morrow Bay
Stop in at Bayside Cafe, The Galley Seafood Bar & Grill or Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant for a quick lunch while exploring Morro Bay!
Elephant Seals in San Simeon Sept-Feb typically
From September to February, visit the elephant seals in San Simeon at the Piedras Blancas Rookery. In peak times, there are up to 17,000 animals on the beaches of San Simeon.
California Mid-State Fair
Running Annually every summer in July, the California Mid State fair brings to town exhibits, vendors, horseshows and, of course, the Bud Light Concert Series.