Paso Robles is a beautiful wine country town on the Central Coast of California. Situated 30 minutes inland from the ocean, just off highway 101, Paso Robles is a wonderful place to spend a long weekend.
Paso Robles is also an ideal destination for a bachelorette party or a girls’ getaway with world-class wine, sprawling vineyards, and olive groves. With fewer crowds, Paso Robles is often considered a quieter alternative destination to Napa Valley.
If you’re looking to plan an incredible girls’ getaway in California, look no further. Paso Robles should be on the top of your list of places to have your bachelorette party.
I grew up on a farm 20 minutes inland from Paso Robles or “Paso” as the locals call it, and I graduated from Paso High School. From my locals knowledge, here’s my ultimate Paso Robles bachelorette party guide with the best bachelorette activities, wine tours, restaurants, hotels and more.
Top Things To Do On A Paso Robles Bachelorette Party
Whether your girl gang likes to explore new places, visit vineyards, or drink wine, there is something for everyone in your bachelorette group in Paso Robles!
Paso Robles has a population of 31,759 (2021) and is located in San Luis Obispo County, close to San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach. Its inland location provides visitors with plenty of things to see and do nearby, but also with the opportunity to travel further afield to the beach or explore the city.
Here are some of the best things to do in Paso Robles for a bachelorette party!
1) Explore Downtown Paso Robles
Tour downtown Paso Robles with your smartphone on a walking tour of downtown. Complete 16 challenges, which you can explore at your own pace while discovering iconic and hidden gems around Paso Robles. This is a unique way to find out more about the area and its history.
2) Spend Time Soaking in a Hot Springs
Paso Robles has a small number of great hot springs options, ideal for a day of relaxing with your girls. River Oaks Hot Springs Spa, Paso Robles Inn and Franklin Hot Springs are great options.
3) Go Wine-Tasting
Take your girls on an all-inclusive day tasting wines. Paso Robles is home to over 200 wineries and what better way to spend a day at a Paso Robles bachelorette party than at a winery? Some great wineries are DAOU Vineyards, Niner Wine Estates and Mitchella Vineyard & Winery.
4) Visit Tin City & Try Local Produce
Tin City is a great place to walk around with markets to visit and try craft beers, spirits and ciders. There are also a number of tasting rooms, restaurants, breweries and shops – it’s a great place to spend the evening with your girls.
5) Take a Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo is the largest city in the area, located just 30 minutes from Paso Robles. A great way to spend the day or afternoon is on a self-guided audio tour of downtown San Luis Obispo.
6) Check Out The Field Of Lights Solar Powered Art Show
The Paso Robles Field of Lights Art Show is a 15-acre outdoor art installation with 58,000 solar-powered lights in a rolling landscape in which flowers “bloom” as colors morph and glow.
The art show is open September – January (on select days and times) and is a very unique sensory experience that is worth checking out.
7) Go Horseback Riding
A great way to get outdoors and explore the local area with your girls is by taking a horseback riding trip. There are numerous trails and different places to explore, ideal for all levels and group sizes.
8) Day Trip to Lake Nacimiento
Located just a 30-minute drive away from Paso Robles, Lake Nacimiento is a great place to try a variety of water sports, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing.
9) Visit Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden
Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is a large winery with its own gardens. On weekends, they have live music and food trucks, making it an ideal time to visit and admire the art and enjoy a glass of wine or two.
10) Day trip to Morro Rock Beach
Located just a 45-minute drive away, Morro Rock is located in Morro Bay is a great place to spend the day on the beach where you go surfing, paddle boarding or kayaking, or relax on the beach.
Morro Bay also offers a cute seaside neighborhood to stroll in where you can window shop, and grab great seafood at the water’s edge.
11) Go craft beer or cider tasting
If wine isn’t your thing or your girls want a night off the wine, Paso Robles also has a great craft beer and cider scene. Some great places to try are Firestone Walker Brewery, The Pour House or Silva Brewing.
Best Tours In Paso Robles For A Bachelorette Party
Paso Robles offers a variety of enjoyable tours for exploring the area, local vineyards and outdoors. For a bachelorette party, here are five great options:
- Take a sidecar wine tour through wine country to sample different wines and explore the local area.
- Spend the day exploring Paso Robles with an electric bike rental.
- Take your girls on an all-inclusive day tasting wines and visit three local wineries.
- Spend the evening with your girls at a winery with bottles of wine and a charcuterie board picnic.
- Explore Paso Robles downtown using your smartphone and have fun completing 16 exciting challenges on a Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour by Smartphone.
Best Hotels In Paso Robles For A Bachelorette Party
Paso Robles has a wide selection of exceptional hotels, ideal for bachelorette party groups. These hotels or homes offer impressive amenities like vineyard views and cozy amenities.
Many are located within walking distance of a large number of restaurants and local attractions. Here are the top ten hotels in Paso Robles that are perfect for bachelorette celebrations!
- The Piccolo – Located in the historic district of Paso Robles, this hotel has free breakfast, a firepot and two bars. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and 24 rooms with king beds and luxury amenities.
- Hotel Cheval – This hotel is in a great location with restaurants and vineyards within walking distance. It also offers free parking, a terrace, a buffet breakfast and rooms fitted with Egyptian cotton sheets.
- The Lofts at The Market – The apartment hotel offers multiple-room apartments ideal for larger girl groups, along with separate dining areas and free wifi. This building is also connected to a shopping center.
- Stables Inn – Just a short walk from wineries and local restaurants this motel is great for larger groups. The hotel has a mixture of rooms, sleeping from two to six people with a mixture of bunk beds and king and double beds.
- Vintage Vines – Perfect for smaller bachelorette parties this home has two bedrooms and can sleep up to five people. It is also ideally located being within a five-mile drive of downtown and local popular attractions.
- Best Western Plus Black Oak – Located in Paso Robles close to the train station, this three-star hotel is close to the nearby main attractions. The hotel has 110 individually furnished rooms with laptop-friendly workspaces and an outdoor swimming pool to relax by.
- Paso Panorama – This 1,800 sq ft home has three bedrooms and sleeps six people comfortably. Located just five minutes from Paso Robles, this modern fully furnished home has a fully equipped kitchen and a large outdoor space.
- Allegretto Vineyard – This luxury hotel has a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The 171 rooms offer premium bedding and hydromassaging showers.
- Casa Caballo – This 1,200 sq ft room has three bedrooms and four bathrooms and sleeps six guests, making it a great option for a small bachelorette party.
- CaliPaso Winery – This four-star hotel offers a variety of room types, including rooms with king beds and queen beds, sleeping from two to four people. Some rooms even have vineyard views.
Best Restaurants In Paso Robles For A Bachelorette Party
With so many excellent restaurants in Paso Robles, it can be hard to choose where to dine, with an array of restaurants from authentic Mexican to American and European influences.
Here are our suggestions for ten of the best restaurants in Paso Robles for bachelorette parties.
- Fish Gaucho – A Mexican-Californian restaurant complete with a tequila bar. This restaurant is famous for its short rib taco and smoked fire and blood cocktail.
- Orale Taqueria – The perfect blend of a taco truck, food house and chic restaurant, this place offers great street tacos along with all your other Mexican favorites.
- The Hatch Rotisserie and Bar – Located in downtown Paso Robles, this restaurant offers unique specials such as grilled octopus, fried chicken, grilled stonefruit, shrimp and grits. It also offers specialty cocktails, such as the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned and a Barrel Aged Manhattan.
- Thomas Hill Organics – This farm-to-food restaurant has a patio area and a seasonally changing menu. This restaurant also offers a brunch menu on Sunday, with an overnight waffle and French omelet.
- La Cosecha – This is a great option if you love South American food, with a Honduran chef and serving empanadas, ceviche and a cocktail menu with revived classics.
- TASTE! Craft Eatery – Considered by many as one of the best places to get brunch in the area, this restaurant overlooks Downtown City Park. The family-owned establishment offers an extensive menu with sharing plates and seasonal craft cocktails.
- The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn – First opened in 1964, this steakhouse offers local premium products and has a prime rib special on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Il Cortile Ristorante – Chef Santos MacDonal and his wife opened this unique Italian restaurant downtown. This award-winning establishment offers made-from-scratch pasta along with traditional Italian favorites.
- Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ – This restaurant offers country food with a twist. With a menu featuring a pulled pork sandwich, wine country bacon cheeseburger, pulled pork mac and cheese and grilled wild salom tacos.
- Les Petites Canailles – This traditional French restaurant serves French classics with Central Coast ingredients. There is a nightly five-course tasting menu along with classic dishes such as steak tartare, Moules-Frities Hortense and daily handmade desserts.
Best Bars In Paso Robles For A Bachelorette Party
Paso Robles has gained a reputation for having a wide range of excellent bars to quench your thirst. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated cocktail lounge or a lively local dive, there’s something to suit every palate in Paso Robles.
From our local experience, here are ten of the best bars in Paso Robles for bachelorette parties.
- The Pour House – With 27 rating taps The Pour House is a great place to stop for a beer with your girls.
- Silva Brewing – Located in a small room tucked away with just a small number of employees this bar offers a dozen craft beers and new weekly flavours.
- KroBar Distillery – This Pinterest-worthy bar has grape-based brandy, herbaceous gin and wine aperitifs. The bar also offers rye whiskey, bourbon and gin aged in rye whisky barrels.
- Eleven Twenty-Two Speakeasy Cocktail Lounge – With vintage stools, classy booths, mixologists and handcrafted cocktails, this speakeasy transports you to another time. Cocktails include T and Tea, the Butter Pecan Old Fashioned, NTS and the Grasshopper Milk Punch.
- Pony Club Bar & Lounge – Located within the Hotel Cheval, this bar offers a great ambiance and live music all in a sophisticated European equestrian theme.
- The Alchemists’ Garden – In the heart of downtown, this bar and restaurant has a patio and serves cocktails with local seasonal ingredients. The food and drinks are unique and creative with influence from all around the world.
- Pine Street Saloon – With weekly karaoke, live entertainment and inexpensive drinks.
- Cello Ristorante and Bar – Located within the 20-acre Allegretto Vineyard Resort, this restaurant and bar is upscale with a Mediterranean and Tuscan theme and influence. The Cello Bar offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, perfect for those looking to unwind and relax.
- Pappy McGregor’s – A local favorite restaurant and bar since 2006, this establishment has indoor dining space, two full bars and two outdoor patios. With a strong Irish and British influence this bar has comfort food and a large selection of drinks.
- Cane Tiki Room – This uniquely themed bar is open daily from 4pm and offers exotic tiki cocktails and an extensive cocktail menu with frozen options and even punch bowls.
How To Get To Paso Robles
One of the things that makes Paso Robles an ideal destination for bachelorette parties is that it is easily accessible by direct flight from several cities around the United States.
The closest airport to Paso Robles is San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP), which is located just 30 miles south of Paso Robles. You can pick up an Uber at the airport, take a taxi, or rent a car.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has nonstop flights to eight cities, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
Other nearby airports further south include Santa Maria (SMX) (65 miles), Santa Barbara (SBA) (126 miles) and Los Angeles (LAX) (213 miles).
Best Time Of Year To Have A Paso Robles Bachelorette Party?
Paso Robles is a great place to visit for a bachelorette party year-round, making it a perfect destination for any season. But during the summer months, it can be crowded and expensive.
The rainy season in Paso Robles happens between October and April, but you can still find warm and sunny weather during this time. The best time to visit Paso Robles is between September and November when the weather is warm and settled and the grape harvest is in full swing.
Paso Robles Bachelorette Party Ultimate Guide Wrap Up
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And if you’re interested in visiting other areas in this beautiful state, you can check out all our California articles for inspiration or our US bachelorette party guide for other party destination ideas.
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