Atascadero

的 Central Coast town of Atascadero is situated at the halfway point between 洛杉矶 和 旧金山—225 miles from each city—和 a short drive from the 太平洋海岸. While it’s an easy-to-reach getaway, Atascadero has much to offer besides proximity. Golden hills shaded by native oaks 和 vineyards encircle its 具有历史意义的市中心. Urban beer gardens serve unique quaffs, coffee bars offer casually caffeinated hangouts, 和 a stunning 意大利 Renaissance–style 市政厅 anchors walkable Palma Avenue.   
 

What to See 和 Do in Atascadero

Developed in 1913 by magazine publisher E.G. 路易斯, Atascadero was created to be a self-sustaining model community that would serve as a foundation for the American Women’s Republic—a place where women could own property 和 get a university education. Learn 更多的 about Lewis’ vision at the Atascadero Historical Society Colony House Museum 和 the city’s stately 1918 市政厅，它承载着 旅游 Monday through Friday. 隔壁 下沉花园 makes a sweet spot for a picnic or a midday stroll. 也可以看看 的印刷工厂, a 1915 building on the National Register of Historic Places. In Atascadero’s early days, it housed the largest printing operation west of the Mississippi.

的 Charles Paddock Zoo—the only zoo on the Central Coast—is home to exotic residents like a Malayan tiger, Caribbean flamingos, 红熊猫, 和 black-h和ed spider monkeys. For 更多的 family-friendly activities, check out Margarita Adventures—他们的滑索之旅 includes six separate ziplines spanning 更多的 than 7,500 feet of oak- 和 vineyard-studded terrain, 和 they offer nature 和 wildlife 旅游 和 a challenging escape room experience as well. Kids will have a blast at Mr. 推杆的Putt-Putt, where they can play 18 miniature golf holes or try their luck mining for gems in a sluice box. Grown-up golfers can enjoy the creek-lined undulating greens at Chalk Mountain Course. 

Atascadero has plenty of opportunities for hiking, too. Bring your pup to the dog-friendly 吉姆·格林小径, enjoy a gentle trek around Atascadero Lake Park, or make your lungs work hard on the climb to the 2,624-foot Cerro Alto山顶, one of the highest points in San Luis Obispo County.
 

Where to Eat 和 Drink in Atascadero

的 combination of Atascadero’s fertile soil 和 a steady stream of agriculture-minded Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grads has produced a thriving food, wine, 和 beer scene. Sip your way through downtown tasting rooms—try the Viognier at 库拉, the Tempranillo at 意味着, 和 the Mourvedre at Ruby酒窖. Or visit local breweries: Atascadero mainstay 帐篷城啤酒 has 15-plus rotating taps while Wild Fields Brew House boasts bowling 和 arcade games on site. Colony Mash Brewing Co. offers an eclectic menu of hard seltzers, kettle sours, 和 lagers. Ask to sample the brewmaster’s latest flavor experiment.  

If caffeine is 更多的 your speed, find your new favorite cup from a smattering of seriously good options. Belnano 咖啡 sources beans from its very own farm in Peru, Bru咖啡馆 offers Stumptown coffee alongside local art 和 hearty breakfast s和os, 和 黑暗的花蜜 pulls freshly roasted espresso with a heavy-metal vibe (check the concert schedule).

Food offerings swing from upscale to down-home. 的 modern 意大利–inspired 蓝天曰本丰田 serves creative pasta 和 pizza (think fried pork belly, 菠萝, 和 cilantro) from its chic rooftop dining room. Try steak sourced from 双R牧场 at 宾馆烧烤. Sylvester’s Burgers 一直在服务 SLO县 grass-fed beef, bison, 和 elk burgers for 20-plus years.

Where to Stay in Atascadero

Like much of the action in Atascadero, the hotels stretch along 101号公路. 卡尔顿酒店 追溯到1928年. While it’s undergone multiple phases 和 renovations over the last century, the 52-room hotel retains its historic charm. Start your day with a bag of perfectly laminated morning buns from the Carlton’s 后廊面包店, 和 in the evening, unwind with a glass of your favorite libation by the library fireplace. Other overnight options include 酒酒店 & 套房 as well as locations of such reliable chains as 假日酒店 和 万豪酒店.