Agricultural Tourism

Paso Robles history is deeply rooted in the soil of this fertile area. The colorful almond orchards, romantic grape vines, and family farms have provided sustenance to the residents for generations. With the exciting new movement towards Agricultural Tourism, the local farmers and ranchers are now poised to provide a new experience for visitors to the Paso Robles area.

There are organic farms that sell everything from heirloom tomatoes to fresh lavender, horse and cattle ranches where you can stay overnight and go on a trail ride or cattle drive, or gourmet cooking classes using locally-grown organic produce.

You can see how olive oil is made or learn how to drive a stagecoach. Stroll through a lush vineyard and learn what its like to grow grapes or watch local cowboys compete for a shiny new belt buckle. “Pick your own” farms dot the countryside offering avocados, flowers, citrus and more.  The activities change with the seasons so there is never a shortage of things to do year-round. The possibilities are endless for outdoor enjoyment, and the bragging rights alone make a trip to Paso Robles essential.

For more information on agricultural tourism in Paso Robles and to receive your own copy of the Ag Adventures on the Central Coast map go to www.agadventures.org.