Explore Paso Robles, California

Paso Robles, meaning "Oak Pass" or "Pass of the Oaks," is a historical resort town, known for its hot springs, located on the California's Central Coast about 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo. It is midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nearby cities include Templeton, San Miguel, and Atascadero. The city is surrounded by mountains, beaches, and deserts. Paso Robles major industry is wine production, with vineyards located throughout the surrounding area. Lakes Nacimiento and San Antonio, northwest of town, offer boating, fishing, and water skiing. The city limit sign shows a current population of between 29,000 and 30,000. The Paso Robles Inn opened in 1891 featuring a hot springs plunge bath. Some of the visitors there included world-renowned concert pianist and composer Ignace Paderewski, Theodore Roosevelt, and Clark Gable.