If you are flying to Paso Robles from one of the major West Coast cities, you can catch a flight to one of the nearby county airports of San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. If you are driving to Paso, the Highway 101 runs past the town, connecting you with San Francisco (3-4 hours) in the north and Los Angeles (4-5 hours) in the south.

If you are coming to enjoy some of the area’s excellent wineries, you can’t go wrong by staying at the Paso Robles Inn, which partners with many of the top wineries to create a number of wine-themed rooms complete with private spa tubs! Alternatively, if you want to get into the heart of the hills surrounding the town, there are several wineries offering boutique rooms to stay at, such as the stunning Allegretto.

The town of Paso is full of some awesome spots to grab some grub, from white tablecloth dinners to tasty coffee and treats. Head to The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn for a good helping of beef, Thomas Hill Organics for some superb farm to table cuisine or to Spearhead Cafe for coffee and freshly baked pastries.

Although not as well known as some of its more northerly Californian wine regions, Paso Robles is hot on the lips of oenophiles in the know at the minute. There are a huge array of wonderful wineries to check out, all without the traffic jams that you’ll find in Napa. The best way to check out the best wineries and explore Paso is jump on a tour with Toast Tours for a day of grapes and views!

Away from spending your days wandering around vineyards, Paso Robles has some other great spots visit. The River Oaks spa showcases some of the natural hot springs and guests can enjoy a day relaxing in these medicinal waters. Head to Sensorio at sunset to take in the mesmerising display by Bruce Munro entitled ‘Field of Light’, with over 58,000 LEDs lighting up the landscape.