Guidebook for Paso Robles & The Central Coast
Food Scene
Great for Southern comfort food and craft cocktails
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The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar
835 13th StGreat for Southern comfort food and craft cocktails
Fish Gaucho
1244 Park StMargaritas and upscale Mexican and seafood
Joe's
730 S Main StTraditional American breakfast with Mexican favorites
Kitchenette
105 S Main StBreakfast and lunch spot
Wonderful steak and pork chop. Get the shrimp tempura appetizer!
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McPhee's Grill
416 S Main StWonderful steak and pork chop. Get the shrimp tempura appetizer!
It's only open on weekdays until 2:00 pm, but it has the best sandwiches and cookies in town. If they have their whoopie pies, don't hesitate!
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The Full Belly Deli
1718 Commerce WayIt's only open on weekdays until 2:00 pm, but it has the best sandwiches and cookies in town. If they have their whoopie pies, don't hesitate!
Donuts in every fun, rare flavor you can think of. Also has other breakfast items, pastries and lunch.
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Twisted & Glazed
521 Spring StDonuts in every fun, rare flavor you can think of. Also has other breakfast items, pastries and lunch.
My favorite coffee in the Central Coast (that I've tried so far!)
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Spearhead Coffee
619 12th StMy favorite coffee in the Central Coast (that I've tried so far!)
Paso's Pizza Kitchen
625 12th StGreat pizza!
casual taco place. Order at the counter, pick your salsas from the salsa bar and enjoy.
Órale Taqueria
834 11th Stcasual taco place. Order at the counter, pick your salsas from the salsa bar and enjoy.
The BEST steaks in the Central Coast. The filet mignon is to die for. No reservations, cash only. ATM across the street.
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The Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino RealThe BEST steaks in the Central Coast. The filet mignon is to die for. No reservations, cash only. ATM across the street.
Casual seafood restaurant and market in Templeton. I love the ahi tacos, ahi salad, crab cake salad, everything really. Great place to buy fresh seafood.
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Pier 46 Seafood Market
1131 Rossi RdCasual seafood restaurant and market in Templeton. I love the ahi tacos, ahi salad, crab cake salad, everything really. Great place to buy fresh seafood.
Ocean Grill
268 Front StThe views and the food! If you're at the coast, go here.
quick, casual, order at the counter Asian restaurant. Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food. I've enjoyed the pumpkin curry and drunken noodles.
Thai BBQ & combo
630 1st Stquick, casual, order at the counter Asian restaurant. Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food. I've enjoyed the pumpkin curry and drunken noodles.
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - San Luis Obispo
857 Monterey StGiuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey StEnjoy the patio overlooking the creek. Don't skip the salmon bisque!
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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StEnjoy the patio overlooking the creek. Don't skip the salmon bisque!
TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StThe truffle fries are a must!
Jeffry's Wine Country BBQ
819 12th StreetThe Backyard Beer Garden
1300 Railroad StVivant Fine Cheese
821 Pine StFor all your charcuterie needs!
Lots of food options. Don’t miss Just Baked Bakery. Outdoor tables and sometimes live music
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Paso Market Walk
1803 Spring StLots of food options. Don’t miss Just Baked Bakery. Outdoor tables and sometimes live music
Don’t miss the flagship cookies! Cupcakes, lemon bars and brownies are all amazing too
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Just Baked Cake Studio & Bakery Paso Robles
1825 Spring StDon’t miss the flagship cookies! Cupcakes, lemon bars and brownies are all amazing too
SLODoCo Donuts
6917 El Camino RealGreat deli! Serves beer and wine. Outdoor tables and cornhole
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Colony Market & Deli
6040 El Camino RealGreat deli! Serves beer and wine. Outdoor tables and cornhole
Il Cortile is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area.
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Paso Wine Centre
608 12th StIl Cortile is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area.
Our favorite breakfast place. We love the crab cake Benedict, biscuits and gravy and breakfast enchiladas.
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The Nest
9700 El Camino RealOur favorite breakfast place. We love the crab cake Benedict, biscuits and gravy and breakfast enchiladas.
Great pasta with a pasta shop next door. If you are spending anytime in Tin City, definitely eat here.
Etto Pasta Bar
Great pasta with a pasta shop next door. If you are spending anytime in Tin City, definitely eat here.
Cielo - Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Toshis Sushi
5735 El Camino RealAliyah’s Kitchen and Grill
Great Mexican food tucked behind a liquor store.
love their empanadas and paella. great cocktails.
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La Cosecha Bar and Restaurant
835 12th Stlove their empanadas and paella. great cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
BarrelHouse Brewing Company
3055 Limestone WayGreat beer. Always live music and food trucks
I love to get a glass of wine on their outdoor patio.
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15 degrees C Wine Shop and Bar
3590 S Main StI love to get a glass of wine on their outdoor patio.
Head to Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo for a slew of bars and breweries with live music and dancing. Beware of the college kids.
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Downtown
Head to Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo for a slew of bars and breweries with live music and dancing. Beware of the college kids.
a good ol' cowboy bar. Karaoke on Fridays and live music other nights of the week. Cash only but atm inside.
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Pine Street Saloon
1234 Pine Sta good ol' cowboy bar. Karaoke on Fridays and live music other nights of the week. Cash only but atm inside.
Tin City Cider
3005 Limestone WayA great place to do some hard cider tasting.
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
6090 El Camino RealThe Alchemists' Garden
1144 Pine StCalifornia Coast Beer Company
1346 Railroad StWine Shine and Tin City Distillery
3064 Limestone WayTetto Rooftop Bar
Wild Fields Brewhouse
CANE TiKi ROOM
Shopping
Ambiance Clothing & Lifestyle Boutique
1301 Park Sthome goods, food, and gifts with a focus on local products
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Taste in the Alley, Paso Robles
1211 Pine Sthome goods, food, and gifts with a focus on local products
Bijou
815 12th StWomen's boutique with an adorable selection of baby stuff
unique home decor items, children's books, toys & clothes, women's clothes and jewelry
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Firefly
839 12th Stunique home decor items, children's books, toys & clothes, women's clothes and jewelry
Great locally owned surf shop. Brands like Patagonia, Hurley, Hydroflask and more
Kahunas Surf Skate & Snow
817 12th StGreat locally owned surf shop. Brands like Patagonia, Hurley, Hydroflask and more
Wildflower Women & Sandbox Kids
1236 Park StGreat for gifts for babies-age 5 and women.
Parks & Nature
Istate Park yeMontaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdHiking. Beach. Beauty
There's an "unofficial" doggy beach between Morro Bay and Cayucos that we love to take our dogs to.
But Morro Bay is great for getting a bite to eat on the embarcadero, biking trails by the rock, and shopping.
Eat at Hofbrau for a killer French Dip sandwich.
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Morro Bay
There's an "unofficial" doggy beach between Morro Bay and Cayucos that we love to take our dogs to.
But Morro Bay is great for getting a bite to eat on the embarcadero, biking trails by the rock, and shopping.
Eat at Hofbrau for a killer French Dip sandwich.
Cayucos
quaint beach town with just 1 main street.
We find that Avila can be warmer than the other beaches of the Central Coast-it's slightly more protected from wind. There's a beautiful golf course there and they've updated the water front with restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and shops.
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Avila Beach
We find that Avila can be warmer than the other beaches of the Central Coast-it's slightly more protected from wind. There's a beautiful golf course there and they've updated the water front with restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and shops.
Playgrounds, sand, pond, bike trails, soccer and baseball fields, picnic areas with bbq.
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Barney Schwartz Park
2970 Union RdPlaygrounds, sand, pond, bike trails, soccer and baseball fields, picnic areas with bbq.
Vineyard Dog Park
1010 Semillon Lnplayground, pool, grass and picnic areas. Concerts in the Park on Wednesday evenings in the summer.
Great Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm
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Templeton Park
550 Crocker Stplayground, pool, grass and picnic areas. Concerts in the Park on Wednesday evenings in the summer.
Great Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm
wonderful new playground near the city library and downtown businesses in the heart of Paso Robles.
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I-Downtown City Park
12th Streetwonderful new playground near the city library and downtown businesses in the heart of Paso Robles.
Pismo Beach
Fun to drive right on the beach and park for the day. Kids love playing in the sand dunes.
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Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo HwyFun to drive right on the beach and park for the day. Kids love playing in the sand dunes.
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Entertainment & Activities
Great for kids of all ages-there's a separate play area for littles. Slides, lazy river and wave pool. If you rent a cabana, you're guaranteed shade, chaises, and a server who will take your order and bring your food and drinks (non alcoholic and alcoholic!).
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Iphalaphala Ravine
2301 Airport RdGreat for kids of all ages-there's a separate play area for littles. Slides, lazy river and wave pool. If you rent a cabana, you're guaranteed shade, chaises, and a server who will take your order and bring your food and drinks (non alcoholic and alcoholic!).
Park Cinemas
1100 Pine StCalifornia Mid-State Fair
2198 Riverside AveEvery summer in the end of July.
Great outdoor amphitheater with a variety of talent. We've seen Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, and a bunch of different bands here. The grass seats are the cheapest and a great place to lay out a blanket and hang out. Sell food and beer and wine.
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Vina Robles Amphitheatre
3800 Mill RdGreat outdoor amphitheater with a variety of talent. We've seen Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, and a bunch of different bands here. The grass seats are the cheapest and a great place to lay out a blanket and hang out. Sell food and beer and wine.
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
1010 Nipomo StPaso Robles History Museum
623 13th StThursday evenings Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo turns into Farmer's Market. Great produce, food stands and live entertainment.
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SLO County Farmers' Market
193 Olohan AlleyThursday evenings Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo turns into Farmer's Market. Great produce, food stands and live entertainment.
Mr. Putter's Putt Putt
5625 El Camino RealAtascadero Lake Park
9305 Pismo AveGreat new playground and paddle boats in the lake
Charles Paddock Zoo
9100 Morro RdMy kids love this little zoo.
Every Saturday 9a-12p in the Templeton Park. Great farmer’s market!
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North County Farmers' Market
200 6th StEvery Saturday 9a-12p in the Templeton Park. Great farmer’s market!
River Oaks Hot Springs Spa
800 Clubhouse DrSoak in the hot tubs and get a relaxing massage!
Galaxy Colony Square 10 Theatres
6917 El Camino RealArts & Culture
Art gallery with different spaces for artists to paint and sell their work. Offers classes.
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Studios on the Park
1130 Pine StArt gallery with different spaces for artists to paint and sell their work. Offers classes.
Pioneer Museum
2010 Riverside AvePaso Robles history with antique farm equipment and more
limited hours-check their website. Cool model trains and toys for kids.
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
1940 Santa Barbara Ave limited hours-check their website. Cool model trains and toys for kids.
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadGetting Around
Paso Robles Intermodal Station
800 Pine StSan Luis Obispo