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.

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.

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 there to see the history of travel before freeways.

This historic adobe has really been through the mill. When you consider it was built in 1850,…read moreRebuilt in the 20's and in its present form rebuilt again in the 60's. The Friends of the Adobe are some committed historians to have done such a fine job in putting this place back together and collecting the artifacts to fill the museum. I cam through a couple months ago and the place was being put back together after some major building re-enforcement's, I spoke with a curator and was told of the once a year event Caledonia Day. I Came back for Caledonia Day, a late September event, and found the place fully back together, with the museum in good shape and the gift store packed, and lots of different groups supporting the events annual whoop de do. It included dutch oven cook off, old time engines, a small car show, ice cream. BBQ and more. Now back to the Adobe and grounds. There is an upstairs and ground level to the museum. It has many historical photos, labelled well, and even a mammoth tusk discovered nearby in 1969 WOW. The upstairs is a historical display of life in an earlier time. For those interested in the early California History it is a good display. The Rios Caledonia Adobe is California Historical Landmark No. 936. There is a very nice library and historical reference building that is available for researchers of California 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.

The otters are absolutely cute. They are best viewed in T pier but can also be seen along the rest…read moreof the pier.

We came to check out the Black Hill Trail!…read more Parking lot is limited, but it's a great out and back trail. We took the exercise loop and went up black hill trail, and then took grove trail on the way back and linked back to exercise trail -back to parking lot. Bring hat and water- the trail is partially shady but gets really hot. Some breeze, great views up top! Caution: there's a lot of poison ivy lining the path- don't advise small children or pets on the trail.

Nice bit of history. Unfortuanatly you can not see the inside. Perhaps maybe they can post…read morepitcutres outside with the history of the buidling

I have to say this place is pretty well preserved. This was the first Protestant church built in…read moreSan Luis Obispo area and built in 1879 by the pioneers. It was restored and rededicated May 25, 1952. Its gated but when we went , it was unlocked. But the church itself was locked. I would love to see what it look like inside. It's at the corner of Airport Rd and Adobe Rd. Not to confuse with Estrella Rd. I like history and appreciate well preserved historical sites. There is also a small cemetery in the back of the church in the same premise.

While at The Village, be sure to cross the Arroya Grande Swinging Bridge to get to the Santa…read moreManuela Schoolhouse, which is to the left and nearby the park and residential. It swings so watch your step!

What an amazing concept to bring something so unique to a small town. Ok, a bridge is a bridge but…read moreit kind of makes this quite unique and interesting. You won't see it along the Main Street as it tucked back by the park. It's a long stretch that connects from the park to the other side where it's a cute neighborhood. There's also another little park on that side as well as a mini museum. You do feel some shaking while walking across it. Give or take 20 or 30 seconds or so to cross. Also, down below is a nice creek and a little trail. Not major trail but a cute little one that's along the side of the creek. The bridge can be a bit intimidating and scary if you're afraid of heights. It is fenced in along the side so that part is good. But even walking alone you feel The sway lightly so imagine if other people was walking as well. If you haven't been or seen it, it's worth a fun walk across and back. Also picture and IG worthy.

So much history and so much to see here. We took the tour of the grand entrance and pools. You…read morelearn the most in this tour but there are other tours available as well such as the upstairs bedrooms and library or even the kitchen. Each tour is about 2 hours long. It's great to visit and the views are AMAZING! There is also a theater showing after the tour on the hearts family. Totally recommend visiting and bring your walking shoes!

I have been DYING to come here! I tried two years ago, but sadly missed the bus to the top!…read more Finally came back in May of 2026, it was beautiful! Like WOAH! Stupid money, incredible views, history, and sites to see. However, my complaints.. and I don't mean to be this way... but the bathrooms were shut down and there was only porter potties and that was so disappointing and very disgusting. Second, not sure if it was because we had the last tour of the day or what but our tour guide was so sarcastic it felt like he didn't want to be there. His name was Chris or went by Greece, one or the other. Just his vibes were very funky. Anyways, beautiful place! Would love to see the other places on property. We saw the grand rooms!

Whether one is interested in architecture, history, or religion, the Mission San Antonio de Padua…read moreis an interesting destination. The Mission is remotely nested near the Santa Lucia mountains approximately 30 miles north of Paso Robles, and is another one-half hour drive off the 101 freeway on back roads. One passes through the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation near the very small village of Jolon. The isolated and picturesque area is quite different from the other established California missions. Think of the song, "Home on the Range" - "...where the deer and the antelope play"... but in this case, it is where the deer and wild pigs roam. This mission was the third of the twenty-one missions in California founded in 1771 by the Franciscans. The remote area posed many challenges over the hundreds of years it existed, a few times almost abandoned. Currently, the Mission San Antonio de Padua has a museum highlighting life from its original working days when the Salinans, an indigenous people of the area, worked with the Franciscans. There is an active parish along with a gift shop, restored buildings and a courtyard. The Mission offers cuttings of established roses and grapes for a small donation. Mission San Antonio de Padua also hosts group retreats. There are picnic tables on the grounds of this secluded mission where we enjoyed a light lunch we brought with us. Toilet facilities are limited.

Located at the end of Mission Road in Jolon, CA. It was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1761 and…read moreis the 3rd of California's 21 missions. It was quite a drive to the mission from the main road/freeway. Tours are self-guided and are free. Donations are welcomed. Their gift shop is vast with works from various local and native artists. Cash transactions are preferred, otherwise there's a fee to use credit cards. The garden is beautiful. The fountain is a soothing flow of crisp water. Staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. They conduct retreats as well.

We really enjoyed this 3.6 mile loop with 80% shade, well maintained trails (one creek crossing…read morebut with easy stepping stones). I appreciated the signage, especially pointing out and explaining the native flora and fauna. It was chilly most of the time this morning (48 degrees) but felt warmer in the sun. I'm sure this is a great little hike in all four seasons! We'll be back someday.

This hike in early April was beautiful, filled with wild flowers. There is a lot of traffic noise…read morefor the first part of the hike, but it gets better as you go up. Speaking of the incline, it meets my standards by starting low and going up fairly gradually. The views are incredible, and the hike back easy. It did feel longer than the posted signs claimed.