We just had a wedding at the ranch- Gabe was amazing- it was all we hoped it would be and…read moremore....The barn was lit up at night and really beautiful. The ranch is the place for great memories....Thanks Gabe for all the support and help Jim D

Gabriel was absolutely fantastic to work with. He truly cares about making sure your day is perfect…read moreand helps out anyway he can. He is extremely professional and was great with communication. The ranch is breath taking and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful it was and how great Gabriel is. We could not have asked for a more perfect venue or venue owner to work with. We took Gabriel's recommendations for a wedding coordinator and bartenders and those were also some of the best vendors to work with. I can honestly say my day went perfectly and a lot of it was due to how great and hands on Gabriel is.

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!

Super friendly. Super professional(s). 6 zip lines! And of…read morecourse, Super fun! Kids are welcome. Under 100 lbs, your little rider must go tandem on 3 (they can go alone on the other 3)

Came here on a Monday morning of all days, during the Veteran's Day holiday weekend, when they had…read moreopened. The grounds here are very quaint, with a nice entryway of olive trees and a fountain. The concrete and modernish building and its outside patios are very cleanly kept. We sat outside at comfortable seating with some shade from trees. Our server was welcoming and friendly. She also was accommodating for one in our party who wasn't a Pinot fan. Their main wines consisted of Chardonnay and Pinot, with a few offsite vineyards used for Cabernet Sauvignon. I enjoyed their wines, though found them a bit pricy, even comparing to the more pricier Napa region that we more often frequent. That said, we came away with a few bottles. Being more local to Napa, we prob trended toward the more robust reds (charlatans!), so definitely liked the Akubra which was a bit off menu. Still, as a novice Pinot person and more of a reds guy, I still enjoyed their chard and Pinot enough to have them hold their own. We were recommended the place from a local, and didn't get a chance to hit many of the Edna Valley wineries on this particular trip, but felt satisfied in visiting this one before we set out for lunch. Worth a visit!

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!

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.

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+

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.

We didn't know this place was there till I spot it off the freeway and decide to look it up on my…read moreApple map .When we got there it was pretty with the market had a selfie spot right in front of the store.So many nice displays of there product .Everything in the store was just stunning.We walked outside, there was restaurants, and stores. There's also a brewery which we didn't check out and the back area has child and adult play area plus petting zoo which you could do lots of photo ops.Parking is was okay it but you have to stop there soon while your visiting the coast.

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 :)

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.

Classic Flight: $20/person for 5 pours (fee waived with every $30 purchase)…read more Rustic, family owned and operated winery, just down the street from our hotel (Hotel Calle Joaquin). Stopped in at the end of the day for a final tasting. We were the only customers there, and the original owner's granddaughter poured for us. She had very interesting stories of the family's history, and we even got to meet her mother & father, the second generation owners of this winery. The wines we tasted ranged from a crisp Chardonnay, a slightly oaked Viognier, to a cool-climate Syrah. The property was originally a cow and dairy farm, and the old barn is still there. The tasting room has some cool "artifacts" like the cattle branding iron, which is also on the labels of the wines. There's a pleasant outdoor patio next to the tasting room, and we were told that they also have an area back in a small canyon where they host weddings and other events. Filipponi Ranch is a nice, little diversion when you're traveling through the area. It's located right off the 101. Definitely worth checking them out.

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

since i didnt book this place so i need to leave a review here instead :)…read more this vacation rental has set a pretty high standard! the management/owner invested in quality amenities and attention to details is greatly appreciated. check in process was clear and easy, the place is easy to find. even it was off a highway/freeway, the sign has a turtle with the house number, u cant really miss it. the location was center to Slo, Pismo, Avila. it was only 10 minutes drive to all the places we want to visit on this trip. the backyard is AMAZING! the landscape is beautiful and there are plenty of outdoor furniture to hangout and enjoy the weather.

We stayed here for our wedding with a couple members of our wedding party and we were absolutely…read moreblown away by the place. Gay was so incredibly helpful (including working with us when we had to postpone our wedding by over a year for COVID) and everything was so warm and inviting when we arrived. The house was the perfect base for exploring the area with our guests, hosting family that was in town for the wedding, and just simply relaxing in the beautiful space out back. It was more than spacious for our group of adults and children that we were staying with, the game room with the foosball table was a major hit with the kids. Although the highlight, naturally, was the tortoises! The property has two large sulcata torts named George and Tommy who were absolute delights. Waking up with a cup of coffee in the morning and heading out back to feed them hibiscus flowers was easily the BEST way to start our days. We CANNOT WAIT to have an excuse to come back and will definitely be bringing friends and family to stay in the future. Such a wonderful oasis, I cannot recommend this place highly enough!!!