What to do and see in Paso Robles, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

November 21, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Located in the coastal mountain range of central California, Paso Robles, or "Pass of the Oaks," is close to mountains, beaches and deserts. The area has an ideal climate for wine-making; grape growing in the region began in 1797. There are now more than 170 wineries, 26,000 vineyard acres and 40 varietals of wine. Visit the thermal springs, which are said to have healing powers, or one of the more modern spring resorts in the area.
Restaurants in Paso Robles

1. Rio Seco Winery

4295 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446-6378 +1 805-237-8884 http://www.riosecowine.com/index.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Rio Seco Winery

Reviewed By auntytisti - Anaheim, United States

Carol was the sweetest lady, we talked not only about her wines ????, but about the love of baseball ⚾️. Carol and her late husband know my brother (baseball scout). Before we left she handed me a bag to go get any veggies I wanted from her garden! ????????????, squash, zucchini. I will definitely be thinking of her while I’m using them in my meals. I can’t wait to go back and visit her and her winery. Salute ????⚾️

2. Parrish Family Vineyard

3590 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9781 +1 805-286-4028 [email protected] http://www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Parrish Family Vineyard

The Parrish Family's roots run deep in the Paso Robles & Atascadero area. In 1927, the Parrish and Henderson families settled here and planted 720 acres of varietals. Earl Henderson was one of the founding fathers of Atascadero and in turn, received P.O. Box 1, the first P.O. Box in Atascadero. As an homage to the Parrish's grandfather, Earl Henderson, we have attributed one of our labels, P.O. Box 1, in honor of him. The Parrish family has a deep attachment to tradition and the love for the Paso Robles area which provides us the opportunity to carry on the legacy of producing amazing wines. We strive for excellence in both our wine making process and our vineyard operations. Notes for Visit: Please no smoking and no outside food. Thank you for your understanding and we do have food onsite! We welcome supervised dogs and children. We offer non alcoholic beverages as well.

Reviewed By JohnInItaly - Santa Cruz, United States

Since there are no restaurants out along the wine train, do plan a day of wine tasting to include lunch at Parrish. We love the atmosphere, people, wines, and food here.

3. Still Waters Vineyards

2750 Old Grove Ln, Paso Robles, CA 93446-7451 +1 805-237-9231 [email protected] http://www.stillwatersvineyards.com/
Excellent
86%
Good
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Still Waters Vineyards

An OASIS like no other! Our tasting room is nestled amongst the hills in the beautiful south-east portion of Paso Robles in the El Pomar District. Have your tasting inside or out, overlooking breathtaking scenes that include 60 planted acres of SIP certified sustainable vineyards, 2 acres of gardens and flowers, and a grove of 130+ year old olive trees. Our grounds are perfect for a casual picnic in the sunshine or an intimate wedding. You can enjoy tableside service in the sunshine and often leave learning something new. You’ll be able to spot a wide variety of wildlife on the property, with an assortment of birds from sparrows and quail to imposing hawks and eagles. Still Waters is a family owned vineyard that is dedicated to producing small lots of premium estate wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache, Primitivo, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Pinot Gris as well as estate olive oil for tasting.

Reviewed By SteveBinkley - Mansfield, United States

Confirmation of how incredible the grounds are here. Just beautiful - lush & green. Red grapes ready for the late August crush, flowering plants and tricking water into wine barrels. Gazebos and big umbrellas provide shade and the entire tasting room and grounds encourage milling-about and friendly conversation. Boys loved the corn-game as well. Charcuterie plate was 10/10 and the tasting was done with a ton of description and options for everyone’s preferences. Great visit - a definite favorite!

4. Uncorked Wine Tours

Excellent
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5.0 based on 148 reviews

Uncorked Wine Tours

Uncorked Wine Tours is all about uncorking the fun in your wine tasting tour, as well as plenty of bottles of delicious central coast wine. We cater to your taste, we can go to any winery, stay as long as you want and have a blast! Uncorked Wine Tours, is a private, personalized, customized tour for you, your friends, and your family. You are welcome to pick and choose where you go or we are happy to customize a tour for you based on your taste preferences. Uncorked Wine Tours takes pride in familiarizing themselves with the clients needs prior to the tour so we can set up the perfect experience for your group. We can accommodate both large and small groups. Give us a call today! We look forward to uncorking wine country with you!

5. Fratelli Perata Winery

1595 Arbor Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9669 +1 805-238-2809 http://fratelliperata.com
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Fratelli Perata Winery

6. Toast Tours

Excellent
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5.0 based on 86 reviews

Toast Tours

Our intimate, small-group wine tours are for novices and experts alike – no snobs here! – and despite where you are in your wine journey, you’re guaranteed to learn something new and most importantly have an amazing day, see some beautiful views, make new friends and taste delicious wine. Join us on one of our Paso Robles wine tours and take home a memory that will last a lifetime.

7. JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

11680 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9792 +1 805-591-3224 [email protected] http://justinwine.com
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 555 reviews

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking.

Reviewed By Taffdeone

We happened in the area for a fabulous wine tasting and signed up for an exquisite wine pairing dinner in the cellar. Service was very good but the wine and dinner was awesome. I might have to save up for it again...and I certainly will!

8. Windward Vineyard

1380 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446-6611 +1 805-239-2565 [email protected] http://www.windwardvineyard.com
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Windward Vineyard

Reviewed By yogiacomo - Dana Point, United States

This was by far our favorite Pinot Noir winery. Every Pinot we tasted was excellent and everything is estate grown on their 15 acres.

9. Eberle Winery

3810 E Highway 46, Paso Robles, CA 93446-7044 +1 805-238-9607 [email protected] http://Eberlewinery.com
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 463 reviews

Eberle Winery

Eberle Winery is a family-owned producer and marketer of premium wines, representing the Eberle Estate, single varieties and designated vineyards. Eberle wines have showcased the history and diverse flavors of the Paso Robles Appellation since 1979. Gary launched his career as a winemaker and as the “Pioneer” of Paso Robles Wine Region by helping to establish his family's Estrella River Winery & Vineyards. In the late 70’s, he decided to pursue his own project and acquired nearly 64 acres just down the road from Estrella River Winery. Shortly thereafter, Gary released his first Eberle wine, the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon debuting the iconic boar logo, depicting the German origin of the name Eberle, meaning “small boar.” Reservations are now required to visit and can be made online or by calling us. We have changed up a few things so that we can provide a welcoming and safe environment for wine tasting and bottle service. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Reviewed By Mzdsny - Seattle, United States

Highly recommend visiting this winery! We visited on a cool rainy day and since sitting outside was not an option, they had opened up the wine making room for seated tastings. Our server, Kirk, was a delight. He not only educated us on Eberle wines, but entertained us with some jokes. The wines here were very tasty. We particularly liked the Full Boar Red - especially for the price. The Zin & Cab were quite nice also. Worth a stop while visiting Paso Robles!

10. Tobin James Cellars

8950 Union Rd Located 8 miles east of Paso Robles on Highway 46, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9356 +1 805-239-2204 [email protected] http://www.tobinjames.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 785 reviews

Tobin James Cellars

TOBIN JAMES-IT'S ALL TRUE!! Open 10 - 6 daily. Tobin James Cellars, established in 1985, is famous for its rich, intense Cabernet Sauvignons, Zinfandels, Syrahs, Merlot, Bordeaux blends, Chardonnay and many other varietals. Tasting at the Grand Antique Bar, the popular Tasting Room is always a must for wine lovers. The legendary James Gang Wine Club is a growing testament to the winery's commitment to excellent quality and its fun, unpretentious approach to wine. Complimentary tasting. Only closed Christmas Day.

Reviewed By jamessL9130SX - Palm Springs, United States

What an amazing wine tasting experience at Tobin James! First, I was surprised at a review that said that the winery was not COVID safe. That could not be further from the truth. When we arrived for our reservation, all staff members were wearing masks, our temperatures were taken before we were allowed in, and we were told to please wear a mask until we got to our tasting station. The tasting stations were well distanced along a stretch of long tables. What made this winery the absolute best for tasting during this COVID period is that each tasting area had a staff member that poured whatever wine you wanted from the Tobin James portfolio! Every other tasting we did at other wineries in the area that day only offered flights with limited staff interaction and sometimes long waits between flights. The pours were usually not very generous and because of limited staff, re-pours were difficult. At Tobin James, if you wanted more of what you especially liked, your server was right there and more than happy to do so...thank you Kaye! The wines at Tobin James were outstanding with a good range of different varietals at different price points. I found other wineries had increased their prices substantially from what I remember, so that was somewhat disappointing, and really can limit your wine purchases, especially if you are on a tighter budget. Their Wine Club is really different as well and a real bargain for the quality of wines offered, Thanks again Tobin James for a wonder wine experience and please thank Kaye for us!

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