Savor Spring in Paso Robles

Take a Classic Spring Road Trip to Paso Robles

Take a classic California road trip this spring and find all the treasures of the season in Paso Robles. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this laid-back slice of California country combines with the Central Coast for an absolutely spring-loaded getaway. Wildflowers, wine adventures, trails, and plenty more await.

Wildflowers & Wine

March is Spring Release season in Paso Robles, when wineries uncork their latest vintage. But it’s more than wine that gets released in spring; wildflowers burst across the countryside here! See a riot of colors on a canvas of meadows and galloping hills as you travel the quiet roads of Paso Robles Wine Country. There are wildflower hot spots all along Paso’s 7 wine trails—from Adelaida Road and Vineyard Drive to Union Road Wine Trail.

Charcuterie pairs great with wine, but wildflowers are even better! Saddle up with Central Coast Trailrides and head out in search of the gold in the hills (aka California poppies) and liquid assets (barrel tastings!). Tip: Ask about the Cowboy Loop.

Being the third wheel has its perks when your ride is with Third Wheel Sidecar Tours. Slide into a vintage sidecar, and your pro guide will take you on a journey through wild and tranquil landscape and to fuss-free wineries where you’ll sip pretty on a deck overlooking foothills and fields of flowers.

TIP: Snap-happy travelers will love mornings and early evenings in Paso Robles when the sunlight adds technicolor beauty to the wildflowers in the foreground backdropped by surrounding hills and vineyards.

BONUS: Spring Release in Paso Robles runs the month of March, when wineries celebrate and share their distinct creations and let you do a deep dive into vintages. Meet winemakers, take a tailored tour, get a sneak taste of wines still in the barrel, and relax among wildflower fields while playing some bocce.

Where to See Wildflowers in Paso Robles

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Table Talk: Eat & Shop

Paso Robles is charting its own course of culinary excellence, with diverse and creative cuisine, welcoming atmospheres, bold flavors, and an emphasis on sustainability.

It’s where two cousins created four of the area’s most popular eat and drink establishments—including Eleven Twenty-Two Cocktail Lounge & Speakeasy, and the OG, Pappy McGregor’s Irish pub.

Where’s the best place to brunch? Brunch. Okay that was easy, but Brunch Paso has earned its rosy reviews with an upbeat atmosphere and yummy menu. Go salty with a Chorizo Breakfast Pizza or make it sweet with Berries & Cream French Toast.

When you’re ready for lunch, don’t settle for the usual; use this lunch guide and discover meals rooted in Paso Robles’ agricultural history. Delis, taprooms, grills, and organic-focused options make for excellent lunch dates.

Italian for dinner? How about authentic Mexican? French? BBQ? The only hard part is deciding where to go for dinner in Paso Robles, but the good news is wherever you choose, it’s going to be the real deal … classic, fresh, vegan, organic, Paso Robles has it all.

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Spring is a perfect time to shine a light on local businesses created by women entrepreneurs, from influential women in wine, to creameries and bakeries, plus some of Paso Robles’ most celebrated places to eat.

There’s nothing general about General Store Paso Robles, a much buzzed-about favorite with gift and lifestyle provisions. Cookbooks, puzzles, candles, jewelry, and that cilantro–jalapeño olive oil are just a few favorites. Step into Negranti Creamery for the best scoop in town: as in, ice cream sourced from pasture-raised sheep. Alexis Negranti is the woman behind this success story, combining her passion for animals and fresh quality food. With flavors like strawberry basil and salted brown sugar, there’s not a baaad choice.

Paso Robles’ Women-Owned Stores, Eateries, Galleries, and Wineries

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