Downtown City Park

Home to over 300 wineries, Paso easily holds its own against Napa or Sonoma, minus the fuss (and expense) of its neighbors to the north. There are now a handful of breweries, distilleries, and cidermakers to discover, too! Before you go, be sure to check with each winery for COVID-19 protocols and reservations, if needed. There are a few tasting rooms in the downtown area, but most of the wineries are spread out in the Paso’s rolling hills. You will probably want to nominate a designated driver or, better yet, hire a driver for the day.

Paso Robles is a lesser known wine region in California that can give Napa a run for it’s money. The downtown area has an amazing little park surrounded by additional tasting rooms and delicious restaurants and the wineries have reasonably priced tastings compared to Napa and a reservation isn’t necessarily required depending on the time of the year. Situated only a few hours away from San Francisco, Los Angeles and 6 hours from San Diego, it is well worth the trip!