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Amid rolling vineyards and oak-studded landscape, a short drive from the ocean but far from the bustle of the city, Paso Robles, California, offers a unique blend of the Old West and sophisticated wine culture on California's famed Central Coast.
Known to locals as "Paso," and located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this is a small town that channels California's past while simultaneously reinventing itself.
The newly built Cava Robles RV Resort here offers RV travelers a luxurious place to stay that takes advantage of the 200 wineries that surround it. Meanwhile, a short distance from the resort, visitors can find pristine coastlines, postcard-perfect mountain peaks, and flower-covered plains.
Snow-weary travelers will revel in Paso's mild climates with average temperatures in the 60s and 70s during the winter and spring. As summer heats up, so too does the local entertainment scene, led by the well-known acts that perform at the California Mid-State Fair and the Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
Beginning in the mid-1800s, it was Paso's hot mineral springs that first made the city a draw for outside visitors, including celebrities such as boxer Jack Dempsey, President Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas Fairbanks and Clark Gable. While Spanish conquistadors and Franciscan missionaries had introduced wine grapes to the soil here in 1797, it would be nearly 200 years before commercial production picked up. And today Paso Robles rivals Sonoma County as a premier wine destination – without the traffic.
Paso Robles Wine Country offers dozens of wine grape varietals and vintages, and lavish wineries display coffee-table-book views of the vast open space around them. Winery owners know it's vital to create a fun, inviting tasting experience, so they often incorporate other activities, including art demonstrations, live music and winemaker dinners, for the traveling enthusiast who wants a broader wine experience.
Just as Paso Robles has emerged as a leading wine destination, it has also become a leader in the craft beer movement, led by Firestone Walker, which hosts the annual Firestone Walker International Beer Festival in June.
While wine and craft beer appeals to the sophisticated and the hip, Paso has also retained its Old West charm, reflected in its farm-to-table restaurants, the annual fair rodeo, and scenic cattle ranches.
While Cava Robles RV Resort visitors will find plenty to do in Paso Robles, nearby cities and towns offer unique charms, loaded with opportunities to enjoy the beautiful San Luis Obispo County outdoors.
Lake Nacimiento, known for its dragon shape, provides ample opportunity for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing. Travelers can visit a zoo in Atascadero or try ziplining in Santa Margarita. On the coast, in San Simeon, the Hearst Castle offers a glimpse into publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst's lavish home filled with museum-worthy artwork. Meanwhile, the seaside community of Morro Bay is anchored by the majestic Morro Rock, a 600-foot volcanic formation once used as a navigation point for Spanish explorers.
San Luis Obispo is a quaint college town often referred to as the Happiest City in America, featuring an inviting downtown, a popular farmers' market, and mountain hiking trails offering panoramic views. Those who travel to San Luis Obispo County often stop in Pismo Beach, which features nightly sunset masterpieces and regular whale sightings.
Conveniently located near all of these Central Coast gems is Sun RV Resort's newest development, Cava Robles RV Resort. Surrounded by protected oak trees and hillsides, Cava Robles offers 300 motor coach sites and 20 freestanding cottage-inspired vacation rentals. Visitors can take advantage of the breathtaking landscape in a pampered environment, enjoying resort amenities such as a wellness centre, Jacuzzi spa, banquet facilities, swimming pools and a bistro. Visitors will enjoy concerts, on-site wine tasting, nature walks, and shuttles to nearby wineries and events. If you're looking to escape those brisk winter winds, give them a call at (844) 377-9916 and plan your getaway to Cava Robles RV Resort today.
For travelers, the lure of California stems from its variety – its diverse topography, rich history, and its mix of culture and entertainment.
The weather's not too bad, either.
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