Beautiful sights and great wine along California’s Central Coast

Only a few minutes away, cease by the Brecon Estate vineyard at 7450 Winery Drive, the place we love their 2017 Forty Two –a purple Rhone mix that scored 93 factors from Wine Fanatic. This was their first screw cap purple wine, however, as they are saying, “the romance is within the glass, not within the cork.”

For a distinct tasting expertise, cease by Pasolivo – one other couple of minutes additional alongside at quantity 8530 – for a style of palate-cleansing olive oils offered with an in depth tutoring session and plenty of nice recipes.

Pasolivo Ranch — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Street-trippers will respect dinner at Thomas Hill Organics, due to a menu of native recent components used within the imaginative and colourful dishes. The emphasis right here is on natural, regionally-produced meals: poultry, fish, grass-fed beef, lamb and unique meats. Close by farmers present all of the vegatables and fruits, and breads are baked domestically.

On the subsequent day, cease on the Eberle Winery for a tasting and cave tour. Non-public tastings could be booked within the cool underground cave setting.

Eberle Vineyard — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Within the Nineties, Gary Eberle, winemaker and proprietor, expanded underground, constructing the primary wine caves in Paso Robles. Gary nonetheless greets visitors day by day with complimentary wine tastings, public excursions of the manufacturing facility and 16,000 sq. toes of underground caves.

Cass Vineyard — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcel

From right here, a 20-minute drive southeast takes you to Cass Winery – and an excellent lunch cease – at 7350 Linne Street. Together with glorious lunch and wine pairings, together with a succulent burger, additionally they function a mattress and breakfast comprising cool tiny properties, customary from delivery containers, on the hill behind the vineyard.

Half 2: Coastal wine route: Paso Robles to Avila Seaside

Round two hours, 90 miles by way of U.S. 101, CA 41 and CA 1

Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

For the seaside a part of the journey, proceed west alongside a quiet twisty street to Freeway 41 heading for the coast. Whereas within the space, try the wines from formidable new vintners who’ve taken over former garbanzo bean farms and vacant lands. They’re desperate to showcase their merchandise whereas providing instructional tastings and meals pairings in lovely environment the place, like their inland counterparts, no two wineries or vineyards look alike.

First up, the Saucelito Canyon tasting room represents the oldest business winery in San Luis Obispo County, with zinfandel vines first planted in 1880. Along with these old-vine zins, pattern their whites and roses, too.

The Tolosa Winery, situated within the Edna Valley space of San Luis Obispo and the good appellation in California, produces complicated cool-climate varietals, similar to pinot noir and chardonnay.

Tolosa Vineyard — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

For a conventional mom-and-pop motel expertise within the space, set on the gorgeous nine-hole golf course of the identical title, try (or into) the Sea Pines Resort. It is a great family-friendly spot to play a number of holes overlooking the ocean on the small city of Los Osos. The close by Back Bay Cafe affords a preferred waterside breakfast retreat on the sting of Morro Bay.

Sea Pines Resort golf course — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

dinner vacation spot is the close by Blue Heron Restaurant. The comfortable spot is widespread with seafood lovers who come from throughout San Luis Obispo County to attempt the freshly caught seafood and farm-to-table produce, adopted by a vanilla mascarpone panna cotta for dessert.

Blue Heron Restaurant — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Additional south, Avila Seaside is residence to the “sea” portion of the “Metropolis to Sea” Bob Jones path, a part of the right-of-way of the Pacific Coast Railroad, appropriate for cyclists, hikers and dog-walkers alike. Golfers will respect the bridge passing proper over the gorgeous course, which is residence to deer and different wildlife.

Bob Jones Path — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Bike leases can be found close to the trailhead on the Avila Hot Springs Resort at exit 195 off the 101, the place you can too swim within the sizzling springs pool.

Avila Lighthouse Suites — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

One other good in a single day spot, proper on Avila Seaside, is the Avila Lighthouse Suites that includes modern seashore design and a beneficiant buffet breakfast. Whereas on the town, remember to try the Central Coast Aquarium close to the Lighthouse Suites.

Half 3: Avila Seaside to Level Piedras Blancas

1 hour, 56 miles by way of Freeway 1

Farmhouse Nook Market — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Finishing the route, take Freeway 1, the coastal route north, to affix up with Freeway 46 at Cambria, heading again to Paso Robles. On the best way, you’ll be able to take a brief detour to select up lunch or picnic provides on the Farmhouse Corner Market, outfitted with a vivid yellow 1939 Ford pickup close to the bakery and low bar. A recent menu (attempt the savory Dutch pancake) matches the inside design.

The extra adventurous traveler will respect a seaweed foraging tour led by Marley Household Seaweeds, who will put together your “catch” on the seashore within the type of a miso-type soup – all whereas offering beneficial data on native edible seaweeds.

Freeway 46 in Central California — Photo courtesy of Sherel Purcell

Different worthwhile stops off Freeway 1 embrace the seashore at Morro Bay – residence of the well-known volcanic plug, Morro Rock. Only a half-hour north of the turnoff to Freeway 46 is Level Piedras Blancas – a great place to view elephant seals year-round without cost.