Vineyard rows climbing a hillside in Paso Robles wine country

§ Itinerary · Two days · Paso Robles

48 hours in Paso Robles

Two days in Paso Robles — the Eastside and the light field on the first, the Westside hills and a long dinner on the second.

Two days · San Luis Obispo County · Food, Wine, Couples · Best on Friday to Saturday

Paso Robles splits along the 101. East of it, Highway 46 runs smooth and wide past larger estates. West of it, the roads climb into the Adelaida District, and the tasting rooms get smaller and closer to the vines. Give each side a day, and come back to the downtown square for meals. Plan it for a Friday and Saturday: Sensorio opens Thursday to Sunday evenings.

§ 01 — Day 1 of 2

Day one — the Eastside

  1. 12:00
    The TASTE! Craft Eatery sign and awning in downtown Paso Robles

    TASTE! Craft Eatery

    Sliders and a glass of something local, a block off the square.

    810 11th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  2. 1:30

    An estate on Highway 46 East

    The easy drive. Big views, bigger patios.

  3. 3:30
    Allegretto Vineyard Resort courtyard at night

    Allegretto Vineyard Resort

    Check in on the east side, off Highway 46. Ten minutes from the light field.

    2700 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  4. 5:30
    The sidewalk outside The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar in downtown Paso Robles

    The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar

    An early table. Rotisserie chicken, shrimp and grits, a cocktail.

    835 13th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  5. After dark

    Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East

    Bruce Munro's Field of Light across the hills. Book an entry time; dress warm.

    4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

§ 02 — Day 2 of 2

Day two — the Westside

  1. 8:30
    Breakfast plates spread across a table at Brunch, Paso Robles

    Brunch

    Downtown. The chorizo breakfast pizza, before the drive west.

    840 13th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  2. 10:00
    The Tablas Creek Vineyard sign below the estate vines

    Tablas Creek Vineyard

    The free 10 a.m. vineyard walk, then a $25 flight of estate Rhône blends.

    9339 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  3. 12:00

    A second Adelaida tasting room

    Small, close to the vines, ten minutes up the road.

  4. 1:30
    Jeffry's Wine Country BBQ lit up at night in downtown Paso Robles

    Jeffry's Wine Country BBQ

    Oak-smoked tri-tip in Norma's Alley, back downtown.

    820 Norma's Alley, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  5. 3:00

    A hot springs soak

    The old reason people came to Paso, before the wine.

  6. 5:00

    California Coast Beer Co.

    800 12th Street, a former auto body shop. A Belgian, or a wine cocktail.

    800 12th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446

  7. 7:00
    The dining patio at Thomas Hill Organics, Paso Robles

    Thomas Hill Organics

    The long dinner. Lamb chops, a Paso bottle, nowhere to be.

    1313 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

§ Notes

Alternates