Get out and about with your honey and try something new! San Luis Obispo County has a range of experiences that will ignite quality time and spark a smile. Here are some of the best things for couples to do in SLO County:
Sip And Soak, Couples’ Style
River Oaks Hot Springs Spa
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How about a wine tasting from an outdoor mineral tub with vineyard views? The “Wine Down Couples Package” is one of the newest experiences offered by River Oaks Hot Springs Spa in Paso Robles. This one-hour escape includes a wine flight of five two-ounce tastes as well as a refreshing fresh fruit cup. The package can be added to any of the River Oaks spa services—from facials, waxing, skin treatments, herbal wraps, hot stone therapies and many others. Here, guests unwind in a professional, tasteful and uncluttered environment in an indoor or open-air setting.
Pucker Up for Pickleball
They say we need more “play” in our lives and pickleball is the ticket! Templeton Tennis Ranch has a thriving pickleball program designed around this easy-to-learn sport. Located amid vineyard land and oak trees, the facility offers eight permanent, regulation-sized, lighted pickleball courts. You needn’t be a club member as day passes are available. Another great option is Del Mar Park in Cayucos. Here, six lighted outdoor courts are available to the public for free. Restrooms and easy parking are at the ready, but you do need to bring your own net and equipment. No worries if you didn’t pack your paddle as nearby sporting goods stores offer equipment for rent. However you slice it, there’s no shortage of fun!
Revel on A Rooftop
Nothing beats a stunning rooftop deck, and “The Terrace” at Cielo Ristorante & Rooftop Bar is the place in San Luis Obispo’s north county to enjoy delicious cocktails and small bites. Offering views across the beautiful Central Coast and downtown Atascadero, Cielo is an ideal venue for cozying up for the evening with friends or grabbing a drink before dining indoors. Charcuterie, salads, panini and craft beverages are just some of the favorite indulgences at this special spot.
Jazz Things Up
Harmony Cafe is one of the Central Coast’s best kept musical and culinary secrets! Owned and operated by Italian Master Chef Giovanni Grillenzoni, this quaint bistro is located in the tiny west village of San Luis Obispo County’s coastal Cambria. Regional jazz legends frequent the café for its “Jazz Series Concerts” on Sundays, while other live music events take place on Friday and Saturday evenings. Guests relax on the patio or inside the bistro’s cozy, bright space. The menu is everchanging with fresh pastas, salads and more with an emphasis on organic, local ingredients.
Hit the Trail
It may sound like a children’s storybook, but wildlife viewing along the San Simeon Point Trail frequently includes elephant seals, beef cattle, grey whales, sea otters, gulls, pelicans and a range of other birds—no joke! This easy 2.5-mile (out and back) coastal bluffs hike features ocean views, rugged cliffs, San Simeon Pier, a Eucalyptus tree tunnel, tide pools and cattle grazing land. Perhaps the most stunning aspect is the view back toward the coastal mountains from the end of the point. It’s a postcard come to life, and a route that locals cherish. Park at San Simeon State Beach and find trail access just above the sand and through the forest.
Keep Things Sparkling
Drive southeast 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles to Rava Wines. It’s known for its sparkling wines, big name live entertainment and as a venue for special occasions. It’s also an easygoing and peaceful hangout where you can cozy up around the pond, patio or contemporary-style tasting room. Once home to an Arabian horse ranch, today the Rava estate grows more than 500 acres of 15 signature wine varietals. Schedule a still wine or sparkling wine tasting. Salut!
Draw Outside the Lines
Inspire your creativity as a couple at Studios on the Park. This open-studio art center occupies a sprawling former auto parts store in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. Here you can absorb the varying art genres in each mini studio bay, and even meet the artists themselves. Rotating exhibitions in the main hall are always a part of the mix, as well as art classes and workshops for both adults and children. And don’t forget to check out the local art retail shop, which is packed with distinctive items ideal for gifts. Viva arte!
Where to stay?
From downtown to the beach to the vineyards Digs Vacation Rentals offers the perfect accommodations for your couples’ getaway on the beautiful Central Coast. Digs Vacation Rentals has access to an extensive variety of immaculate properties that are near San Luis Obispo County’s most sought-after destinations. Allow us to find your home away from home. Our personal service is unbeatable. From intimate beach cottages to large homes with all of the amenities, we will help find your best SLO County vacation home!