Kick back and stay a while! Gather with friends in Paso Robles Wine Country, where award winning wine meets awesome ambiance and immersive experiences.
In Paso Robles Wine Country, there’s no need to rush through your next wine tasting. In fact, we encourage visitors to linger longer and really savor each precious drop. Why are we known as a legendary place to unwind along the California coast? World class wine, warm people and an array of enticing tasting rooms, for one. With sunny skies, helpful staff and awesome add-ons, you’ll find each moment unfolds unfettered. Go on: loiter all you want!
Claim your cabana
Where the locals go: For a fun and casual approach to award winning, world class wines head to Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellars. Stroll through the doors of this unique, Paso destination and you’ll instantly feel the pull to kick up your heels and press “pause” on the day.
Overlooking expansive vineyards, cultivating mature varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre and Grenache, the winery’s popular outdoor tasting cabanas offer up an especially scenic and unique hangout and tasting experience.
Inside the colorful tasting cellar, cozy couches and welcoming nooks beckon with charm to spare. Friendly staff are ready to help you decide where to start—delivering the winery’s stellar Austin Hope and Treana wines directly to your couch, chair or cabana. Now, simply kick back as the good times and conversation roll on.
Indulge in a spa & wine day
Reboot your system: Ever wish you could refresh your brain the same way you refresh a web page? Thankfully, Allegretto Vineyards & Resort is here to reboot your life with a luxurious spa day and wine tasting. Not only can you indulge in a massage, enzyme peel or body wrap from the resort’s onsite spa, you’ll never need to leave the premises to taste award winning Paso wine. The resort’s own wine tasting room showcases estate-grown Allegretto Wines and coveted selections featuring fruit from Willow Creek Vineyard (reservations recommended, as seating is limited). Sip several variations of robust cabernet sauvignon, enjoy an approachable red blend or refresh your palate with chilled tannat rosé. Next up on the rejuvenation list? A reservation at the resort’s acclaimed Cello Ristorante & Bar for Mediterranean-inspired eats. Trust us: This combination of sensory delights is sure to perk up even the most frazzled among us.
Whole family fun
Everyone’s invited: Bring Fido along for the ride! Did you know that Paso Robles is home to family and dog friendly tasting rooms? With a down home vibe and scenic outdoor tasting area, Venteux Vineyards fits the bill perfectly. Bring your own picnic and enjoy glass or bottle service for up to twelve of your favorite family members, sprawl out on the grass with your leashed four-legged BFF or watch the kids groove to live music each Friday from July through October. Serving up excellent dry farmed cabernet sauvignon, rich Bordeaux blends and sumptuous estate syrah, this crowd-pleasing winery is as impressive as it is accommodating (walk-ins are always welcome). You’ve got to hand it too ‘em: From the rustic windmill to the classic red barn, Venteux delivers on authentic Wine Country living.
Need a place to crash? It’s all about the hospitality here: Book the Venteux guest house, a four bedroom unit complete with two living areas, fire pit and barbecue. Yes, everyone in your fam will agree on this decision!
Get your garden party on
Your secret garden: Discover a slice of paradise tucked away along Creston’s curving backroads. Truly, Chateau Margene’s lush estate is so beautiful, you might want to take a virtual tour before reading on! Known for luxurious estate-grown cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, this hidden-away tasting room is the picture of Wine Country elegance. Lounge under shady trees or stroll along marvelously manicured gardens, surveying some of Paso Robles’ most pastoral landscape. An Elevated Tour and Tasting Experience whisks guests through the estate vineyard followed by an outdoor, seated tasting among the birds and bees (reservations required for estate tastings). Craving a fresh gust of ocean air? The winery’s sister tasting room is nestled along Morro Bay’s bustling Embarcadero (walk-ins welcome). Whether you lounge and sip Chateau Margene wines alongside oak-studded hills or overlooking crashing waves, one thing rings true: the wine is always the true star of the show.
Barrels and cheese, please
Learning is yum: Get down to basics with an illuminating barrel tasting at Bella Luna, nestled in nearby Templeton. Don’t let the unassuming facade fool you: this small tasting room is as intimate as it gets (and like a small classroom, that means you get all the attention). A family-owned and operated winery specializing in dry-farmed, hand-picked vineyards, owners Kevin Healey and Sherman Smoot are all about pouring up quality over quantity—in fact, you’ll probably catch one of them working behind the bar during your visit. Sample six vintages that shine with a minimalistic winemaking approach, including vibrant sangiovese and Bella Luna’s popular Fighter Pilot Red. Several tours and tastings are on tap, including a stroll through the vineyard, but the winery’s Barrel & Portfolio Tasting might be the most exciting for wine enthusiasts looking to better understand the process. Tip: they’ll bring out a cheese and/or charcuterie platter on request! Got burning questions about viticultural practices and more? Shoot! With a nimble team, you might just catch the ear of the winemaker, too.
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Looking for a place to stay in Paso Robles?
The Adelaide Inn is an iconic, locally-owned hotel known for its friendly staff and lush landscaping. With spacious rooms and a convenient location close to highway 101 and the event center – home of the California Mid-State Fair – this hotel is a great choice for most travelers. TOUR VIRTUALLY
Majestically set among vineyards, olive groves and fruit baring orchards, the 20-acre Allegretto Vineyard Resort is a world unto itself, offering breathtaking settings that inspire and bring joy to all who choose this memorable wine country haven. Featuring 171 rooms and suites, on-site spa, grand ballroom, wine tasting room, and inspired culinary creations at Cello, the resort’s full-service restaurant.
Enjoy time with your loved ones with a glass of wine while taking in the panoramic views of ONX Wines Certified Sustainable Estate Vineyard. Clark House is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom home that is a perfect escape for up to ten people. All five bedrooms offer views of the vines and are impeccably furnished to help you unwind from an exciting day of exploring the Paso Robles area.
The GENESEO INN is a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the rolling hills of Paso Robles wine country. Built of industrial shipping crates perched above the vines on CASS Winery’s 145 acres of vineyard, the experience truly allows you to “breathe in the vineyard views.”
Hampton Inn & Suites Paso Robles is nestled in the Central Coast wine region, home to over 200 wineries, beautiful beaches, mountains and diverse attractions. Relax and revive in a comfortable guest room with all you need for a successful stay. You can count on Hampton to deliver value, consistency and service with a smile. We love having you here®
Experience the pristine countryside of Paso Robles Wine Country at chic, sparkling clean Lekai Ranch. Lounge on the porch of your private suite and lose yourself in the tranquility and stunning views of the vineyards and oak studded hills beyond. This vacation rental is located just minutes from some of the most distinguished wineries and a premier olive oil estate, and only 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles’ restaurants, wineries and shopping. TAKE AN AERIAL TOUR
Oxford Suites Paso Robles You’ll find that from our lobby, our on-site restaurant, to our meeting spaces, to our 101 spacious suites, every space is beautiful + functional as well as comfortable + chic.
Paso Robles Vacation Rentals, also known as PasoStay.com assists guests in creating memories and wonderful experiences by providing quality privately owned vacation home rentals in Paso Robles Wine Country. With over 160 vacation homes to choose from, small enough for a couple’s romantic getaway to large homes amongst local vineyards and olive orchards, PasoStay.com has the perfect option for you. Ask us how you save 15% on booking service fees! Feel free to call 805-423-9174 to talk with a local expert or book online at PasoStay.com.
The Farmhouse at Pelletiere Estate is a modern & luxurious wine country retreat. Privately situated & surrounded by our estate vineyards, located just off Hwy46w on a very accessible country road, nestled in the heart of Paso Robles’ renowned Westside, just 6 miles to Paso’s downtown square. The Farmhouse offers stunning vineyard views from every angle, as well as a stylish yet cozy house you’re bound to fall in love with!
