This is a great museum to visit when in Paso Robles…read more There were so many military vehicles and aircraft to see up close. They were parked outdoors and it was cool to be able to walk up to the planes and tanks that our military used in different wars. There was also an enclosed area with antique cars. There was a gift shop with souvenirs for purchase. This museum was impressive and well worth the time to visit.

Check site for open hours Bring Grandpa here with the kids…read moreand hear about... I enjoy these small local aircraft museums, there is nearly always a something that triggers a thought or memory. There are plenty of artifacts here to see and read about. Admission is $15 and more is always appreciated. Relying on donations and volunteers. Oh did I mention there is the Woodland car show here too, today a group of Corvettes stopped to show and tell. Cool Stuff. I sat outside and remembered several of the planes here as the plastic models..ha, I assembled and blew up. Check for special showings and other related events. Its a good inexpensive way to share a day and a story. Thanks to all...great show Foodguy, Martin

nostalgic! I got such a feeling of being at my great grandparents home when I was little. This…read moreplace is big and has practically anything you would find from 1950s and before! You begin isn't artifacts from native Americans, then early beef ranchers, becoming the almond capital, various businesses from before the 1950s (like different variations of a dentist chair!) So many different rifles, taxidermy, service people outfits, types of horseless carriages, cars, barbed wire, an old printing press, blacksmith shop, movie cameras, and so much more! Even a toddler touch dramatic play area! This place is so well curated and the docents were so kind ! I can't believe we haven't been here before! I wish I had longer!

All the reviews are accurate. For such an unassuming exterior, the interior is a definite treasure…read moretrove of stuff. Of course, it is focused on Paso Robles history so it is really cool to learn about what got Paso Robles going. It has only been a wine town for the last 20 or so years but before that, it was known for hot springs. I came with my family and we got a kick out of all of it. There are so many recreations that truly help bring history to life. From the cars to the mini models of buildings back then, and the staff, you could spend a good afternoon just reading and learning all about the history of Paso Robles and what it was like to live in the early days. My personal favorite was the blacksmith, not for the history but the proportions. As for more practical bits to my review: There is a small parking lot with Pioneer park where you can park you car. No shade and it is narrow so be aware when you park there. They also have a small parking lot if I remember correctly but we ended up parking in Pioneer park since we got there before they opened. The entire property is dedicated to the museum so once you walk in the gates, you can start learning. It is also free admission so I am honestly amazed it is still going. Donate to help keep it going and maybe buy something from them! They also do have AC so if you want to escape the heat, go there. It is a big building so it did still get warm in 100 degree heat but it was much better than outside. I highly recommend stopping by since it is super fascinating. I sadly didn't take any pictures since I was so busy just learning about everything. So keep an eye out for that blacksmith! ;)

A must stop on your Hwy 101 trip just north of Paso Robles…read more Gorgeous interior with original wall paintings!! This mission is authentic from 1797. It is the 16th mission of the 21 California Missions. $10 every donation for seniors. Definitely worth the fee to help keep this mission intact.

A must see if you're in the San Miguel/Paso Robles area. Quaint California mission along the El…read moreCamino Real trail. Off the 101. Beautifully maintained condition 1 of 21 original California Missions. Active community and fully functional Catholic Church with weekly masses and functions for all to enjoy. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

Great experience...very friendly staff and inclusive environment. Highly recommend if you're in the…read morearea. We definitely plan on going back when we are!

The Paso Robles Children Museum is an awesome place to take kids, especially ages 2-8. My daughter…read morehad a blast and has been looking forward again. It's 2 floors and isn't the largest, but definitely can spend at least an hour in there! They even have an outdoor area. Awesome little kids museum!

A very small, but wonderful exhibit/museum for local maritime history. It's free, but please leave…read moresome sort of donation as this is run by volunteers who are extremely friendly and so knowledgeable. We stopped by with our 3 kids (8, 5, and 2) and the gentleman working there gave us basically a VIP tour of all the exhibits. He was friendly with out kids, answering all of their questions and showing them all the little details of all the ships and exhibits we might have missed if we had walked through it on our own. It was just a lovely experience. Honestly, I just wish it was bigger so we could have spent some more time there. I really hope that they get enough donations over the years to expand. Even if it's slightly. This museum is such a hidden gem and if you have kids, you really should take them to see some important ships to the area's history.

Fantastic outdoor, free maritime museum. Free parking adjacent to the museum…read more The ships and submarines on display are fairly well kept with information about each. They have an outdoor kids area the kids are sure to love. Their indoor exhibit, although small, is also informative and fun for kids and adults. I highly recommend this museum for families and those interested in some maritime history.

Hidden gem! Wonderfully curated museum, with fantastic displays. Well worth the visit.read more

This fantastic museum is located on Camp Roberts itself, just north of San Miguel, at exit 244 off…read moreUS Hwy. 101. It was the US Army's largest training camp in World War II! A half-million of the Greatest Generation were trained there to fight for a Free World! The museum is the biggest Army museum in the state, and it's right there where history was made. It's recently gone through a big remodel, so the main museum is completely done over. Admission is FREE and they're open to the General Public on Saturdays and Thursdays, 9 to 4.

Great place, educational, worth the trip. I go every time I'm in town. And I spend a ton of money…read morein the gift shop because I want to support the museum. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and have fun doing it. Great for the whole family.

A neat little museum to stop in when passing through. I would plan on spending about half hour…read more Entrance fee is $3 per adult.

Such I neat museum! So many things to see. The docent is very nice as well. Enjoyed this and the…read moregas station museum as well

I hit the jackpot one evening with being directed to this museum while traveling through Coalinga…read more My luck held when Tim, a descendent of one of the original European families to settle in the area, showed up to give me a tour. Decades of civic pride and love have gone into creating and maintaining this fabulous collection.

The Ríos-Caledonia Adobe is a historic adobe house built in 1835 in San Miguel, California. The…read moreRíos-Caledonia Adobe is open to the public as a house museum and library. The original building was made of adobe, had a roof of hand-made tiles, and used strips of rawhide to tie the pine rafters in place. It is located directly across the street from Mission San Miguel Arcángel. It has had many different owners, and the property has been a a stagecoach stop with a hotel and tavern, as well as an elementary school and many other businesses. In 1923, the property was purchased as a tourist attraction, and the new owner added the gift shop. The County of San Luis Obispo purchased it in 1964 as the adobe had fallen into disrepair. In 1968, the Friends of the Adobes formed to preserve and restore the adobe. The site now operates as a county park with a history research library, museum, and gift shop. There are plenty of trees to enjoy a picnic or an outing. The Ríos-Caledonia Adobe is right off the freeway, and admission is free.

This is a nice little stop off of the freeway. Its literally across the street from Mission San…read moreMiguel Arcangel, and actually has a lot of history to it. The Rios-Caledonia Adobe is located on an old stage road, and served as a sort of halfway point between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Back in the 19th Century it was a functioning hotel and saloon. When the stagecoach days ended, and the days of the automobile began, the new owners installed a "visible" gas pump, and it served as an important rest stop on U.S. 101. In fact, the driveway you go down is actually a SEGMENT of the ORIGINAL U.S. 101 roadway ITSELF! Not to be missed if you are in the area! Go to see the history of travel before freeways.

My wife spotted this attraction. She signed up for the Terrace level, and as a result, we got a…read morefree glass of wine. You need to wait until after sunset to get the entire effect. So take your time, sip your wine or whatever, and then go for a walk. There are violet lights probably UV along the path to help you walk. The paths are CA6 gravel, and are fairly smooth. There was a high path and a low path - We needed steps, so we took both. There are bathrooms strategically placed so if you have to go while way out there, it isn't a problem. Look to the right of the toilet and push the foot pedal to flush. The bathrooms were clean. Two sections featured music, and as we were walking out there was a live jazz band playing. Don't forget to tip the band! We took around an hour. The path out is well marked and easy to follow. We were able to get back to the parking lot and found our car in the well-lit parking lot easily. This is good for kids and adults. Give it a go!

Terrible rip-off. It didn't feel artistic at all, it felt more like an unfinished product. The…read moremusic was terrible and not synchronized with the lights. The Dimension section was somewhat okay, but overall, for the price, the whole thing felt like a complete rip-off. I would not recommend it to anyone. I honestly don't understand why some people in my circle thought it was okay. Maybe people are just saying it was good to keep up with the hype and trend.