Scarlett Cougar attended the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting at Four Sisters Ranch…read morefully intending to behave like a refined woman of culture... ...and somehow left with the raffle featuring the 14 Best Wines of PVWT. So naturally, I came home, poured a glass, and started researching the wineries afterward like the responsible citizen I am. Santellan Vineyards immediately stood out for feeling warm, family-centered, and genuinely connected to the kind of relaxed hospitality that still makes Paso Robles wine country feel special. Even through the event itself, you could feel the collaborative spirit behind the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail wineries -- people supporting one another instead of competing for attention. I especially appreciate that the PVWT wineries also help support local agricultural scholarships and education efforts throughout the community. Beautiful wines are wonderful. Beautiful people matter more. A genuinely lovely evening all around, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Under the Estrella Sky Charity Dinner in August.

I Had My wedding at the Santellan Vineyard. I have to say Scott is an amazing dude he made the…read moreplanning process sooo easy from helping us with putting tables and chairs outside and having everything ready for us. He truthfully cares about making everyone's day special while doing it at a super affordable rate. We stayed in the symphony suite and that room was super cute intimate and perfect for a newlywed couple to stay for their wedding night. Beautiful view. If you are looking for an elegant place that's affordable with an owner that's easy to work with Scott and the Santellan Vineyard is the place to book!!!!

Scarlett Cougar discovered Villa San Juliette through the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight…read moreTasting -- and afterward completely understood why people speak so highly of the property. There's something wonderfully romantic about a winery that still feels connected to gathering, celebration, and genuine hospitality instead of simply "wine service." Learning more about Villa San Juliette's beautiful estate and welcoming atmosphere left such a lovely impression. I also love seeing wineries that continue contributing to the collaborative, community-centered spirit Paso Robles wine country is known for. Looking forward to future events and hopefully experiencing Villa San Juliette in person one day soon.

My party of 4 argued it's French, Spanish, or Italian...but despite the right answer or if all…read morethree, you'll be transported. That my friends, is my favorite of all experiences. Owned by Nigel Lythgoe & Ken Warwick (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance), they sometimes will make an appearance. But this is first class, and you'll feel a little like a celebrity by enjoying it here (and you could add British to the argument). It was 75 degrees with a cool breeze -- delightful. We shared a bottle of Rose Grenache while scarfing down some burgers and fries. Is that not perfect, or what? Smashburger & Fries [$25, 4.0 stars] -- I'd say, really good but not great. It was a 6 oz burger patty, not very smashed. Experts would say it should be 2 thin patties, smashed with crispy edges. Still, it stood on its own, was good, and the fries were devine. So, if you are reading this review of mine, what are you waiting for? Go already.

It was an amazing place. The wine was excellent beautiful vineyard great views highly recommend.read more

Between startup life and grad school, I hadn't been able to get away, so I was especially excited…read moreto be back in Paso Robles this weekend at Adelaida. I hadn't visited since the week before everything shut down for COVID, and I'm happy to say it's just as great as I remembered. The vibe is cozy and understated, which is a big part of the charm. It doesn't feel overly commercialized or like they're rushing people in and out; there's a real sense of care behind the experience. The wines are excellent, and the pricing feels very fair, especially since nothing about the experience feels over the top or pretentious. We came on a last-minute trip and weren't able to get a reservation online, but they were kind enough to accommodate us as walk-ins. We spent about an hour there, enjoyed the tasting, and ended up buying a few bottles. We'll definitely be back soon, and I'd love to join the wine club once we start drinking more wine. Highly recommend, just really good quality all around.

The room itself was beautiful and clean. Very spacious bathroom that was stocked with plenty of…read moretowels which was great. The shower came with the necessities such as body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The lighting in the bathroom was okay. The timer on the mirror was slightly inconvenient because it turns off automatically while you're in the shower and it was just creepy lol but I understand the reason for it. The beds were very comfortable and so were the pillows. Plenty of space to place luggages with the closet and counter space. The tv unfortunately would not cast with our devices which was unfortunate so we had to stick with cable tv which honestly was whatever because we ended up falling asleep right away anyway but for other guests this might be a problem so hopefully the staff can address this issue. The service was great. Check in and check out was a breeze. They were very informative and helpful with answering our questions and directing us where the rooms, pool, gym and restaurant are and the times they are available. If ever in the area, I would definitely book here again.

This hotel is about a year old still having the new feels and look. The hotel exudes boutique feels…read morewith its modern interior design styling. It's stylish without being too casual, funky, or extravagant bougie. And the pricing is significantly less expensive than other local hotels (at least during my visit). It was super close to Highway 101. The property is under the Choice Hotels brand with 132 rooms stretching across 3 floors. They do not offer daily room cleaning, it's offered on the 3rd day. But this non daily room cleaning is the new standard for most all hotels due to the staffing shortages. However if you request a room cleaning, they will oblige. I had no complaints about the room. Luved the styling and decor. I didn't hear our neighbors, not sure if we had any or if it was that sound proof. The AC was working perfectly. Lots of charging ports. Ample lighting. Desk and side chair with the two beds. Mini fridge. TV. Safe box. Coffee maker with pods, tea bags, cups, sugar and creamer. Armoire. Dresser. Shower water temps and pressure was great. They use Pur soap brand soap, shampoo and conditioner. Pur is known as a crafted soap using minimal plant based ingredients tending to be hypoallergenic. It was a nice feel to the skin with little to no scent. Amenities: Outdoor heated swimming pool. Outdoor lawn- big enough to host events and no dogs allowed on the lawn. Fire pits in various sizes. 12 EV charging stations- free to use by hotel guests. Fitness center. State of the art meeting room/banquet room. In house restaurant and bar in the lobby which is open to the public.

A very cool winery with old school stories! Love all the sculptures and story behind everything…read moreduring the tasting. Our tasting guide definitely knew her stuff and I appreciated all the time she's put in with Sculpterra! I loved how they grew pistachios too and have them for purchase to enjoy with your wine. All the sculptures are so unique and interesting. You could even find details of iron work in the bathroom! Very cool. The outdoor area was beautiful and it was fun to check out the big photos and play some bocce pall. The breeze and weather and ambiance were all great, it was a perfect first stop upon arrival in Paso for the weekend!

Beautiful winery! This was the first winery we visited for the Paso weekend. I made a reservation…read morein advance and we were greeted right away and brought to the outdoor tasting area. I figured we would be seated but the tasting occured standing up at the bar, which was fine. The tastings were generous, and customizable. My friend decided to do a white tasting, and I did the standard tasting. It was pretty hot, so about halfway through the tasting, we sat down at a table in the shade and walked up for the rest of our tastings but by that time, a large group had come through so the server was busier but still managed to remember where we were in the tasting. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and gave great suggestions. When we were done with our tastings, we walked around the property to look at the sculptures and the grounds. I did buy a bottle of wine and picked it up inside where they had other items for sale from local vendors, including our server who makes soap with her goat's milk.

Very good wines served by a very informative and helpful staff. This winery is off the beaten path,…read morebut we'll worth your time to find it.

Great event space! The space was a lovely spot to celebrate our dear friends' life. The owners were…read morevery kind and helpful to the family and friends that attended the event.

Paso Robles Inn is a nice hotel in an historic building right on the downtown square. It's hard…read moreto beat the location in walking distance to many shops, restaurants and tasting rooms. While the building is historic it's been recently renovated and the rooms are modern and well equipped. We chose a Garden King Room. It's a good-sized room with a fireplace and a nice balcony overlooking the beautiful courtyard. The bathroom is spacious with a walk-in shower and a large double vanity. There is a Nespresso type coffee maker in the room and a tea kettle. Also, a couple bottles of drinking water per day are provided. Connected to the hotel is the wonderful Cattlemen's Bar which is beautifully renovated and has a nice local wine list and makes creative cocktails. There's also a breakfast restaurant which I went to for take-out coffee (the coffee maker in the room made weak coffee). Also, a steakhouse which we did not visit but is also recently renovated and looks nice. Service at the hotel was professional and friendly. The only downside of the hotel is that we were so busy with activities that we did not get to take full advantage of the hotel offerings.

The room we stayed in was clean and the bathroom was so spacious! Plenty of counter space. The one…read moredifficulty we had was with the remote for the heating/air conditioning unit. The instructions posted on the wall do not match the buttons on the remote. We ended up doing a web search for the unit's instruction manual. That's pretty sad. These things should be more intuitive. We liked having a fridge and microwave in the room. The downside to our room was that it was on the 2nd floor and we had to carry our things up the stairs since there was no elevator. Do ask for a ground floor if you want to avoid walking up stairs. I became more mindful of these details in recent years when husband suffered from shortness of breath and had a challenging time doing stairs. The property looks nice with several different buildings surrounding a center common grassy lawn area with curved walkways & mini bridge next to their herb garden and koi pond. There are little fish and some ginormous ones in their koi pond. There is also a pool at the rear of the property. It was easy to find parking near our room. The grounds look lovely from your room or from a distance. But we noticed dog poop on the grass when we wanted to walk over to one of the sofas in the grassy area. BE CAREFUL when walking on the grassy parts. People who bring pets here are not mindful about cleaning up after their pets. This is in stark contrast to our stay at Cambria Shores Inn during the previous days (a pet friendly hotel with lots of little dogs staying and no dog poop messes in the outdoor common areas). I guess the pet owners who stay at Cambria Shores Inn are more respectful than the ones who stay here at Paso Robles Inn. Another thing about the outdoor seating is that they look great from a distance, but their uncleanliness can be seen once you walk closer. They were dirty and there was even one set of sofas that had poop on them. It's as if the hotel staff does not go around and wipe the cushions down each day (which I have seen hotel staff do at other hotels and it truly makes a difference). It looks like a nice place to sit & relax outside, but doesn't really work out that way in practice. Hotel is conveniently located near shops & restaurants. The one challenge is crossing Spring St. which is way busier than I ever imagined it to be before booking a room here. LOL The downtown area is pleasant, and you don't need to drive anywhere unless you're visiting a nearby winery.

This is possibly THE best weekend experience we've had so far. This beautiful house is nestled…read morebetween several acres of private serene land with amazing views. Everything inside the house is upgraded, well planned and pleasing to the eye. The 5 bedrooms with multiple beds could easily accommodate our large group. We just couldn't get enough of the patio, spent hours around the fire pit enjoying the quaint ranch. Come prepared with all your essentials as the closest grocery store is at least 20 minutes away. We went to a few wineries in the area and enjoyed our time there as well. Overall highly recommend, I won't be surprised if I come back this year.

What can I say. . . . . I am one of the pickiest people around, but I love spreading the word when…read moreI have been somewhere extra stellar - like HorseTail Ranch. The amenities this destination spot offers are top notch. Everything from the linens they use to the fire pit at night, my girlfriends and I could not have had a better time! Girl time is sooooo important and when you don't have to worry about anything but "What are we drinking tonight?" it's a no brainer to keep coming back. HorseTail Ranch is a location known for weddings, so if you are planning a nice getaway you won't be disappointed. Booking our trip was super easy and convenient. Can't wait to come back! Thanks HorseTail Ranch for the amazing memories! :)