Paso Robles is known for its wine country with over a hundred wineries spread throughout the area, some favorites are Tobin James, Vina Robles, and Daou Vineyards.
The Hearst Castle is about a 45-minute drive from Atascadero but a great activity for those with an extra day in town.
Head over to the coast for a day, grab a coffee in Cambria, and drive up the Hwy 1 Big Sur coast for a mini day trip. Make sure you stop to check out the sea lions on your way at Piedras Blancas.
Just a 30-minute drive over the hill to multiple small beach towns including Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria on the central coast with cute downtown/beach/harbor areas for walking, shopping and eats.
Check out the well-known 805 brewery and restaurant in Paso Robles just a short drive away.
A favorite of locals on the central coast, check out barrelhouse brewing company just a short drive to Paso Robles!
San Luis Obispo is about a 20-minute drive from the venue and has a cute downtown area with tons of shopping and restaurants. There are also many trails in the area for those looking for something more active.