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Atascadero, CA Area Guide

Atascadero, which comes from the Spanish name meaning “a place of much water”, is a family oriented community located in the heart of the Central Coast. It is a wonderful halfway stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles and also between the well-known wine tasting communities of Paso Robles and the Edna Valley. Atascadero’s comfortable climate is influenced by the beautiful Pacific Ocean on the West, and also by the Salinas River and open countryside to the East, offering a blend of natural beauty and rural lifestyle.

Atascadero may have a small-town feel, but it is buzzing with new business and a resurging downtown and economy. Several must-see attractions in Atascadero include the Charles Paddock Zoo, Lake Park, and Chalk Mountain Golf Course, as well as many other beautiful parks and convenient shopping centers. The Atascadero area was originally home to the Salinas Indians.

Events

There are many events in Atascadero that you are sure to enjoy. Bring your family to the Movies in the Park or relax with your friends at the Atascadero Wine Festival. Whatever you choose, don’t forget your camera to capture all the great memories you’ll be making here in Atascadero!

Atascadero Wine Festival
The Atascadero Wine Festival is the social must of the year. It is held the 4th full weekend in June at the Atascadero Lake Park, beginning on Friday morning with a Golf Tournament at the Championship Golf Course, Chalk Mountain. Friday evening a dinner featuring area chefs and local wines paired to be enjoyed in an exquisite setting of the Sunken Gardens, then Saturday Tasting in the Atascadero Lake Park. Enjoy your favorite wines and explore new ones...the lakeside location is perfect for kicking back and enjoying great wine, gourmet food, and fine art by members of the Atascadero Art Association.

Open Studio Tours
The Open Studios Art Tour is SLO County’s largest visual arts event. More than 230 artists throughout the county open their studios to the public on the second and third weekends of October. This event is a wonderful opportunity for artists to show their artwork and for community members to experience local artist’s studios and purchase pieces directly from the artist. This event also serves as our largest fundraiser of the year through the sale of catalogues that serve as a ticket and roadmap to the studios.

Movies in the Park at Sunken Gardens
Every Saturday this August, bring the whole family out to enjoy a free movie on the big screen! Bring your blankets and low-back chairs. All shows are held in the Sunken Gardens Park located at 6500 Palma Avenue in Atascadero and are family appropriate.

For more Atascadero events, please click the link below to visit the following website: http://www.visitatascadero.com/index.html

Attractions

You’ll never be at a loss for what to do in Atascadero! If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you. Come check out Atascadero Lake Park or take a scenic bike ride amongst the beautiful vineyards and rolling hills.

Wineries
Atascadero is home to many prestigious and family-owned wineries located along rural country roads. Learn the secrets to winemaking by chatting with the winemakers themselves or enjoy a picnic on the winery grounds while sampling their finely crafted award winning wines. Many of the wines from the Central Coast come from the Wine Outlet located in the Atascadero Factory Outlets.

Atascadero Lake Park
At Atascadero Lake Park, families and visitors alike can enjoy a number of activities, whether it is a leisurely stroll around the lake on the walking trail or boating in one of the parks rental boats or kayaks. If those are not your style, visitors can enjoy the sand volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits or wading pool. The park also offers tables and small BBQ pits for picnickers to enjoy.

Biking
A popular destination for bicyclists is located a mere thirteen miles east of Atascadero in the rural town of Creston. Creston is home to the western states’ annual wildflower bike ride each spring and is fast becoming a popular tourist spot. Located off Highway 229, Creston was originally founded by local ranchers, but has now been discovered by families looking for the perfect blend of natural beauty and a rural lifestyle with room to roam. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, horse ranches and hundreds of miles of back roads, Creston makes the perfect spot for cyclists and tourists alike.