We wrote a little about our impressions of Cayucos in our Central Coast Travel Guide, but for wine tasting, Cayucos Cellars is open daily from 11:30am to 5:30pm (except Tuesdays). Beer enthusiasts can enjoy a wide selection of craft beer on tap at Baywood Ale House and those looking for fermented grapes should visit Stax Wine Bar & Bistro. Los Osos is the gateway to Montana de Oro State Park and is a nature lovers paradise. Where to stay in Avila Beach: Avila La Fonda Hotel, Avila Lighthouse Suites or Avila Village Inn It’s also home to one of the few remaining nude beaches in California. I recommend spending a few hours (at least) on the Avila Wine Trail and pick between the nine wineries and cellars that dot this sunny coastline. With a population under 1,000 people and steep streets lined with houses, this small beach town feels like a miniature San Francisco. For a large selection of tastings from the area, I suggest a visit to ManRock Brewing Company for microbrews and Tastes of the Valleys for a selection of over 500 wines. A stop here is a must if you are looking for a unique wine that can only be found at a small number of restaurants and tasting rooms.įrom Edna Valley, head towards the coast to the historic beach town of Oceano. Autry Cellars - one of the tiniest wineries on the central coast - produces wine with carefully-selected grapes from Edna Valley and Paso Robles. Talley Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ideally suited for the climate and soils of this valley.Ī visit to Edna Valley can feel like you’ve been transported to Tuscany and with miles of wineries, it’s tough to pick just one to visit. With average temps in the 70s, even in winter, Arroyo Grande Valley is a great year-round vacation destination. Just a little bit north of Nipomo lies a small agricultural town with a European feel. Where to stay in Nipomo: Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Beer lovers will want to make a stop at Santa Maria Brewing Company, which for twenty years has been the best little brewery nobody knew about. Make sure to try their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Laetitia Vineyard & Winery produces distinctive wines on a gorgeous property with ocean views. Nipomo means “the foot of the hills” and is known for its gorgeous sand dunes, lush golf courses, and acres of farms with blooming flowers. California Central Coast Road Trip ItineraryĬalifornia Central Coast Road Trip Itineraryīoth horses and golf carts are welcomed in Nipomo, which is the southernmost stop along this route.