Paso Robles

1. Learn about local history at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum

The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum showcases the history and cultural heritage of the Paso Robles area. The museum features a variety of exhibits, historical literature, and educational displays that tell the story of this small town, including a replica of the first two-cell jail with an original door dating back to the late 19th century, an El Camino Real bell that was placed along Highway 101, and a one-room schoolhouse.

An old windmill on the grounds is reminiscent of the farmers in the area who used them to source water for the cattle and land, and pieces of old farm equipment highlight their way of life. Other signature items in the museum include a special handcrafted saddle by Edward Bohlin, an authentic chuck wagon, and a life-size cowboy and his horse. The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum has a small gift shop that sells memorabilia and gifts. The museum is one of the top Paso Robles attractions.

2010 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles,CA, 93446, 805-239-4556

2. Relax at River Oaks Hot Springs

Formerly known as Paso Robles Hot Springs, River Oaks Hot Springs Spa is a luxurious spa centered around the region’s famous artesian thermal spring waters, and it offers a range of premier spa services, therapeutic remedies, rejuvenating body treatments, and tailored skin care.

Designed in the prairie style of architecture, the spa features modern therapy suites and open-air tub rooms where guests can unwind under the stars. If you are looking for fun things to do in Paso Robles, River Oaks Hot Springs is a relaxing place to visit. Deluxe accommodations offer absolute comfort, and luxury spa services range from signature massages and face and skin therapies to wraps, glows, and waxing.

800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446, 805-238-4600

3. Get concert tickets at Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Exceptional wine meets intimate live music in the Vina Robles Amphitheatre. Resting on a picturesque hillside, the boutique amphitheater is one of the largest outdoor entertainment venues in San Luis Obispo County and hosts a variety of concerts and events from April through October. The concert season features first-class acts in a range of genres from around the world, and past acts have included Judas Priest, Ringo Starr, and Tears for Fears.

Guests have a choice of various seating options, from VIP to lawn seats, all within 150 feet of the stage, and a wide variety of food and drinks are available from stalls inside the venue. Enjoy homemade corn dogs and wood-fired pizzas with Vina Robles estate wines by the glass or bottle or a selection of beers.

3800 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA, 805-286-3680

4. Take the kids to the Paso Robles Children's Museum

The Paso Robles Children's Museum opened in 2007 in a restored firehouse and is known for its strong education outreach programs. Children learn while playing in the many interactive exhibits such as Firehouse Pizza Kitchen, New Renewable Resources, the Physical Science Center, El Mercado, the Market Area, and many more. If you are wondering what to do in Paso Robles with kids, this is a great place to visit.

Outreach programs include the School Field Trip Program; Jack’s Helping Hand which is a toy lending library for children with special needs; and a partnership with the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center to give autistic children private play time at the museum.

623 13th Street, Paso Robles, California, Phone: 805-238-7432

5. Taste unique wines at Eberle Winery

Eberle Winery is a family-run wine estate in the Paso Robles Wine Region owned and managed by Gary Eberle. Eberle, meaning “small boar” in German, was established in 1984 and features a modern production facility, tasting room, and vast underground wine caves. Gary greets all visitors to the estate, and they can enjoy complimentary wine tastings and public tours of the production facility and explore the 16,000 square feet of underground caves where the wine is stored.

VIP tours and tastings include private wine tastings paired with artisanal cheese platters, and gourmet picnic baskets can be ordered and enjoyed on the estate’s scenic deck that boasts beautiful views of the vineyards and the Santa Lucia Mountains. A bocce ball court and cornhole are available for those who are feeling active.

3810 HWY 46 East, Paso Robles, California, Phone: 805-238-9607

6. Explore artifacts at the Estrella Warbirds Museum

The Estrella Warbirds Museum is an aviation museum located on more than 13 acres of land at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. The museum is named after the Estrella Army Air Field, which was built in 1943 and eventually became the city’s municipal airport. The focus of the museum is on restoring and preserving military aircraft, memorabilia, and vehicles.

It also has displays of classic racing cars in its Woodland Auto Display exhibit. In addition to many kinds of military aircrafts, the museum’s collection includes battle tanks, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns, missiles, and much more. The museum hosts many activities such as its annual Warbirds Wings & Wheels event.

4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446, 805-227-0440

7. Go wine tasting at LXV

LXV is a small award-winning boutique winery that sources its limited wine production from the famous Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. Their tasting room and wine lounge in downtown Paso Robles provides a unique experience for wine lovers in an exotic, sensual space with cobalt blue walls, plush daybeds, and art from Kama Sutra. The wines are paired with interesting mixes of spices sprinkled on an assortment of cheeses for a blend of flavors that are sometimes complementing each other and at other times contrasting for an enhanced experience. The atmosphere is opulent and for wine lovers an absolute must when in this famous wine producing region.

1306 Pine St B, Paso Robles, CA 93446, Phone: 805-296-1902

8. Take a tour with The Wine Wrangler

The Wine Wrangler offers tours and tastings in the western wine regions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The company offers a wide range of tours through Paso Robles and Edna Valley, as well as tours to Monterey, Big Sur, and historic Hearst Castle. There are more than 300 wineries in the Paso Robles area, and the company offers half day and full day wine tours.

The narrated tours consist of small groups led by experienced guides. Tours usually include visits to between four and six small wineries and last about four or five hours.

9. Taste Italian wines at Giornata's

Giornata is a high-quality boutique winery in Paso Robles, established in 2005 by married duo Stephanie and Brian Terrizzi. The winery is known for its highly drinkable Italian wine varietals, which are prepared on site according to traditional Old World winemaking techniques and emphasize the unique terroir of the Paso Robles region. Signature wines include Fiano, Vermentino, Ramato, and Barbera varietals, along with blends such as the winery's il Campo Bianco, which pairs Vermentino and Pinot Grigio for a deliciously aromatic white wine with jasmine and lime leaf notes. Visitors can taste wines by appointment at the company's Tin City tasting room, with reservations available on the company's website.

470 Marquita Ave a, Paso Robles, CA 93446, Phone: 805-434-3075

10. Stop by Tobin James Cellars Winery and Tasting Room

Tobin James Cellars Winery and Tasting Room is an award-winning winery in the heart of the Paso Robles wine region. Tobin James crafts intense fruit driven wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrahs, Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Dessert Zinfandel, all of which visitors can sample in the inviting tasting room that features a grand, 150-year-old bar.

Built on the site of an old stagecoach stop, the Tobin James Western style tasting room is home to an antique 1860's Brunswick mahogany bar from Blue Eye, Missouri where the winery’s outstanding wines are poured and tasted. Owners Toby, Lance, and Claire, like to share their passion for wine with visitors and give impromptu tours of the barrel room, where they sometimes offer samples of "Liquid Love."

8950 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446, 805-239-2204