| The region is blessed with two lakes west of Paso Robles, Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio draw visitors to the Paso Robles area and provide a setting for both vacation homes and permanent area residents. Boating, water skiing, fishing, wildlife programs, and camping are among the many activities in the area.
Area Dining:
Paso Robles offers a wide range of dining, from the quick snack to the fine meal that will long be remembered. Menus offer the traditional to the exotic, economical to the elaborate. Within walking distance of City Park in the downtown area there are many excellent choices
Sulfur/Geothermal Spas:
Come enjoy the spas and natural hot sulfur springs. In the 19th and 20th Centuries many visitors came to Paso Robles for what they believed to be the curative powers of the geothermal waters.
Downtown Events:
City Park is the focus for many different events and celebrations throughout the year. Parades, festivals, exhibits, and shows are all part of the downtown calendars maintained by the Paso Robles Visitors and Conference Bureau and Paso Robles Main Street.
Mid-State Fairgrounds:
Located in Paso Robles, the State’s fairgrounds are home to the annual California Mid-State Fair (end of July through early August) and a great variety of year-round activities, shows, and exhibits. For more information call the main office at (805) 239-0655. Show tickets may be purchased over the phone at (805) 238-3565 or (800) 909-FAIR.
Cultural Excursions:
San Miguel and San Antonio are two of the historic Missions in the immediate area:
Mission San Miguel Arcangel
Mission Street
San Miguel, CA
(805) 467-3256
Mission San Antonio de Padua
Mission Creek Road
Jolon, CA 93928
(831) 385-4478
Hearst Castle:
See publishing history at the Hearst Castle. Only a pleasant 40-minute drive from Paso Robles.
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