Wineries

Thirty-five minutes north of San Luis Obispo, Highway 46 offers a plentitude of the best wineries in the county. Here is a listing of the following Paso Robles/Highway 46 wineries:

Continental Vineyards

11000 Hwy 46 East, Paso Robles. Vineyard only. 238-2562

Creston Vineard

Tasting room at Hwy 1 and Vineyard Drive in Templeton. 10am-5pm daily. 434-1399. Winery located on Hwy 58. Tours by appointment. 238-7398.

Eberle Vineyards

Known for its tasting room and underground caves. Winery located 3.8 miles East of Paso Robles. Open daily: 10am-6pm during the summer. Picnic area. 238-9607.

Mastanuono Winery

Hwy 46 West and Vineyard Drive in Templeton. Tasting 10:30am-5pm during the winter and 10am-6pm during the summer. Picnic area. 238-0676.

Meridian Vineyards

7000 Hwy 46 East, Paso Robles. Tasting 10am-5pm, Wed-Mon. 237-6000 Its specialties include: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Mission View Estate Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room

Hwy 101 and Wellsona Road. Open daily 10am-5pm. 467-3104.

Pesenti Winery

2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton. Tours and tasting 8am-5:30pm daily. 434-1030.

Sycamore Farms' Le Cuvier

2485 Hwy 46 west, Paso Robles. Open daily 10:30am-5:30pm. 239-9235 or (800)576-5288.

Twin Hills Ranch Winery

2025 Lake Nacimento Drive, Paso Robles. Tasting 10am-6pm daily April-Sept, call for winter hours. 238-9148.

Wild Horse Winery

1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton. 434-2541. Offers elegant and affordable Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay.

Chalk Mountain Golf Course

Located at 10000 El Bordo Road, the Chalk Mountain Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship course with club rentals, lessons, pro shop, carts, bars, and restaurants. For more information please call 565-2307.

Charles Paddok Zoo

Located 11/2 miles west of Highway 101, it is the only zoo in the central coast area. The Charles Paddok Zoo offers entertainment for the whole family. While learning and seeing the exotic animals, take a break and eat at one of the many establishments located inside the zoo. For more information on the Charles Paddok Zoo please call 461-5080.

• Open daily 10am to 4pm
• Summer hours after Memorial day 10am to 5pm
• Adults -- $2
• Children (6-17) -- $1
• Under 5 -- Free