California's Folk Wine Country: Must See in Paso Robles (Photos) • TravelBreak

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A photo guide of what you must see in Paso Robles, California by photographer Andy To and blogger Stephanie Be.

“No GPS, just follow the path or secret instructions…”

As Andy To recreated his experience in California’s folk wine country — his story vividly came to life. Well, it came to life with VSCO-like filters, but we’ll say vividly.

It’s that time where TravelBreak has grown beyond myself! Since I can’t be everywhere at the same time, fellow visual storyteller Andy To scouted the mysterious lands between Big Sur and Pismo Beach on behalf of team TravelBreak.

If you’re a lover of #liveauthentic, Paso Robles is the relaxed alternative to NorCal’s posh Napa Valley. Off the beaten path, wind between the mountains and coast to find a castle, zebras, olive tastings, and a glass-half-full mentality, as well as a few actual half-empty glasses of wine.

In this post:
– Best photography spots in Paso Robles
– Best restaurants in Paso Robles
– Nearby California destinations
– Where to stay in Paso Robles
– The best things to do and must see in Paso Robles

If you’re interested in learning photography, I recommend you check out the TravelBreak photo guides:

Meanwhile, check out the best places in California’s folk wine country, must see in Paso Robles:

1. Explore Hearst Castle over wine:

An exclusive retreat, take the Grand Rooms Tour through the grounds, garden, pool, and mansion.

Hearst Castle in Paso Robles

Inside Hearst Castle in Paso Robles

The popular pools of Hearst Castle

Perfect for refection play.

2. Cheers to winemaking over wine:

Derby Wine Estates, Paso Robles

“Dedicated to Burgundy varieties,” Derby Wine’s seaside location is home to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

Derby Wines, Paso Robles

Eberle Winery, Paso Robles

A pioneer in winemaking, Eberle hosts the first underground wine cave in Paso Robles.

Eberle Wines, Paso Robles

Learn about California wine-making.

Eberle Wines, Paso Robles

DAOU Vineyards, Paso Robles

The Daou brothers welcome you to their mountain overlooking the countryside for sustainable wine craft and family style hospitality.

Daou Vinyards, Paso Robles

Taste in the Alley, Wine Bar, Paso Robles

Self described as “a speakeasy, hard to find, harder to leave!”

The Alley Wine Bar, Paso Robles must see.

3. Eat local over wine:

Indulge in farm to fork with the best restaurants in Paso Robles.

Olive tasting at We Olive, Paso Robles

Panolivio Restaurant, Paso Robles

Suggested Restaurants in Paso Robles:

Panolivo | Enoteca at La Bellasera | The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar

4. Check out the Halter Ranch before or after drinking wine:

Halter Ranch, Paso Robles

5. Hotels that accommodate your love for wine:

The Allegretto Vineyard Resort is a Tuscan style luxury hotel with a restaurant, spa and culinary gardens.

Outside Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Inside Allegretto Vineyard Resort

About photographer Andy To:

Andy To is a Bay Area based photographer and videographer specializing in lifestyle, weddings, travel, and symmetry.

Connect with Andy | Instagram | Website | Vimeo

Andy and I met through Instagram.

I met Andy at an Instagram meet on a road trip from LA to Vancouver. Shout out Sam Graves! Andy visited Paso Robles on behalf of TRAVELBREAK Media with the Travel Paso Robles Alliance. All opinions are our own.