Such a fun experience at Santa Margarita Ranch Ziplining! The adventure honestly starts the minute…read moreyou arrive. You check in at the main office downtown, then hop on a tour bus to the ranch property. Our driver was super informative and entertaining along the way. The drive itself felt like part of the experience with bumpy ranch roads, multiple gates, gorgeous scenery, and a real behind the scenes feel of the property. Once you arrive, the staff gets you geared up with all the safety equipment and everyone was incredibly friendly, professional, and great with all ages. After gearing up, you take an old Army style jeep up the mountain and that ride alone was an adventure Super rickety, steep, and fun! We felt very safe the entire time because before every single zip line, the staff carefully checked everyone's safety gear and connections. There are 6 zip lines total and each one is different with spectacular views that change throughout the course. One thing to know is that you should be in reasonably good shape because there are mini hikes between some of the zip lines. There are lots of water stations along the course, which was great, but the experience is definitely active and you do not want to hold up the group. Totally worth it though and such a memorable Central Coast adventure for families, couples, teens, and adventurous kids!

Incredibly awesome escape room setup did Rita's. Would do it again recommed it to everyone.read more

You can't beat Biddle Ranch. I've stayed on-site here (highly recommend), my best friend got…read moremarried here, and the wine tasting experience and views are truly unmatched. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and great at reading the room...they keep the descriptions short, sweet, and engaging without being overwhelming. Good luck leaving without becoming a member!

Our visit to Biddle Ranch could have easily earned a five star review. The venue is nice and the…read morewine was pretty good. Why 3 stars instead of 5 or even 4? Service! Our group have easily visited 250+ wineries and many of those we visited several times. We easily qualify as experts in the area of wine tasting. Based on our visit to Biddle Ranch as well as reviews I read the venue does not put an emphasis on hospitality. Our server (not educator) was nice but she seems to not care. Not care about selling wine, promoting or educating us about their wine and frankly or likes or dislikes. This behavior was repeated with other customers she was serving that day. If we are having a great time we reciprocate with numerous wine purchases and a generous tip. We only purchased the minimum to wave our tasting fees and could only justify the very minimum of gratuity. I truly hope management reads this post and invests time in better training their employees. We are in the area often and would love to have a spot to sip some wine before dinner. Based on this visit, I don't think so!

An incredibly beautiful and well run venue!…read more Very versatile. We hosted our baby shower here but it's soooo large with so many options that it would make for an epic wedding venue as well. So clean. So much parking. Really really cool vintage barn. Offers so many amenities that the other venues just do not have. Above all else. The scenery and views are legit unmatched in San Luis Obispo. Management was incredibly kind and would recommend this place to anyone interested in a beautiful and quintessential central coast venue! 10/10 A+

I went to my class reunion at the ranch. It was a very nice place. I like the setup of the event…read moreespecially how spacious it was for eating and dancing but didn't like the walk up the hill especially after a couple of drinks. lol! All in all it was a great place for reunions and weddings.

Beautiful place to have a rustic wedding! Owner was friendly and helpful.. plenty of parking.read more

We held our wedding at Spreafico Farms in November 2024, and it was absolutely perfect! Brandon,…read morehis assistant Rachel, and the entire family were incredibly kind and thoughtful, making the planning process such a pleasure--even during the more stressful moments. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the stunning rustic views and charming buildings. Every vendor we worked with had experience at the venue, which made everything run seamlessly. Oh, and I can't forget to mention how stunning the photos are! Brandons wonderful assistant Rachel was kind enough to chauffeur us and our photographer around the venue to capture the most beautiful wedding photos I've ever seen. Our only complaint? That it's over! My husband and I wish we had an excuse to go there, just to hangout :) Thank you Spreafico Family! A day we will never forget, courtesy of your kindness and generosity. We held our wedding at Spreafico Farms in November 2024, and it was absolutely perfect! Brandon, his assistant Rachel, and the entire family were incredibly kind and thoughtful, making the planning process such a pleasure--even during the more stressful moments. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the stunning rustic views and charming buildings. Every vendor we worked with had experience at the venue, which made everything run seamlessly. Oh, and I can't forget to mention how stunning the photos are! Brandons wonderful assistant Rachel was kind enough to chauffeur us and our photographer around the venue to capture the most beautiful wedding photos I've ever seen. Our only complaint? That it's over! My husband and I wish we had an excuse to go there, just to hangout :) Thank you Spreafico Family! A day we will never forget, courtesy of your kindness and generosity.

Such a cool place to hang out. There's a market, a few restaurants, bakery, ice cream and of…read morecourse alcohol. Tons of activities for kids as well as a lot of Instagram photos ops.

Vacation Spot - Sort Of - Inside SLO…read more.... My wife and I visited SLO Ranch when it first opened in 2023 and found an interesting mix of shops, but not many customers. We returned during the week between Christmas and New Year's 2025 to discover the buildings and tenants were changed, but the overall impression was very good. Pros: - The mini farm: There are several corrals each with shelters, food troughs and water sources. Everything is well maintained. Two have a total of about 10 goats and one has 2 alpacas and 2 donkeys. It's not quite a petting zoo because you can't go into the corrals, but they can be fed through the fencing with food bought in a shop. They all seemed quite content. - The shops: SLO Ranch is not big, but it does have a nice selection of stores and restaurants. Everything was bright and fresh with friendly employees. - Specialty Food Shops: We walked into cheese and chocolate shops which were very appealing, great looking and reasonably priced. - Ambiance: Welcoming. There are lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. Cons: - Restaurants: The quality might be good, but the variety is small. We saw a brewery, pizza place, Persian food, bakery (open only Friday-Sunday) and shops with biscuits and ice cream. The best looking place might be Lucy's Coffee which has a fairly big menu and lots of customers. - Parking: Okay on slow days, but the overflow must use a dirt lot. We didn't see a ton of people, but cars were already filling the lot. For us, the biggest draws were the animals, inviting shops and nice atmosphere.

Haute Skillet catered our wedding this past weekend. Before even the actual day, the team was so…read moreaccomodating and flexible for all the things we wanted to do on our menu, from adding extra entrees, to catering to dietary restrictions, to customizing our veggie blends, and more. On the day of, the food was absolutely perfect - everything cooked perfectly, the team was lovely, so kind, and on top of everything, and the bartending was stellar. So many people complimented the food afterwards and said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had, and we couldn't have done it without Haute Skillet. We live locally, and I'm hoping for another ocassion to need catering so we can work with Anna and the team again!!

Just an absolute delight to work with Haute Skillet, Anna and her crew. Every single time. As a…read morefellow "vendor" (Photographer) ~ I have the pleasure of working with and eating their food time and time again. HS is the type of caterer that I see on the Vendor list and get excited. Their food = delicious. Their presentation = more delicious (and this matters to a photographer, especially). A+, highly recommend :)

I have not been to the tasting room officially but my wife and I had tickets for "A Servant and Two…read moreMasters" put on by Central Coast Shakespeare Festival. The Filipponi ranch hosts the production annually and it's an amazing experience and wonderful property. The stage is a little ways from the tasting room but set nicely in a valley between some hills and a nice shade covering of oak trees. Bringing your own food was encouraged but we were asked to buy the wine from the host set up at the stage. Everything was great. Prices were reasonable for the glasses and bottles. The people working were very nice and accommodating and it made for an all around perfect date night with my wife. I did not have a glass while there but I did sample their 2023 Chardonnay and it was very nice. We asked if they had any fully cooked bottles for us to take home and enjoy on a later date. They did and I'm very excited for the pairings I have in mind for this bottle. This experience has solidified that the wife and I will definitely need another date night but at the tasting room this time. Highly recommend this business.

Second time coming here- one year later. We had such a lovely time. The wine is so yummy- the…read morewhites are so light. We loved the hospitality and the small town feel. We will be back anytime we come to Avila.

The place is never open. Have been driving by every day for the last two weeks and the gate is…read morealways closed.

Amazing sausage !! Always fresh and flavorful. A must for any family get together or BBQ !!read more