Caliza
DirectionsBookNext door, a one-minute drive
One of the longer-established Westside names. Closed Tuesdays.
Paso Robles, California
The Vineyard Cottage on Peachy Canyon Road
Three en suite bedrooms on a private acre of Syrah vines.
A newly built vineyard cottage at the gateway to Westside wine country, with Caliza Winery next door and downtown Paso four minutes away. Long dinners under the pergola, nights by the fire pit, and mornings over the vines.
Everything you need to know about the cottage.
Our favourite wineries, restaurants and places nearby.
Out on the vines
Two acclaimed wineries, a minute away.
Next door, a one-minute drive
One of the longer-established Westside names. Closed Tuesdays.
Next door, a one-minute drive
Our immediate neighbour, with a hilltop tasting room. Drive up rather than walk. Open Friday to Sunday.
Cult wineries, 5 to 15 minutes west.
About 7 min
Stunning views, a beautiful tasting room and serious Rhône-style wines.
About 10 min
Organically farmed, Bordeaux-style Cabernet and blends, made by Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm. A quiet, private setting. By appointment.
12 to 15 min
Possibly our favourite winery in Paso. Big wines with real freshness, a brilliant winemaker, tiny production. Download directions before you go; signal is patchy. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday.
Willow Creek gems, 15 to 20 minutes.
A small family winery making lighter, fresher-style reds and whites, with mineral-driven Mourvèdre at the core. Owners Ryan and Nicole are often pouring. By appointment Tuesday to Thursday.
A boutique family estate on Vineyard Drive, run by winemakers Natalie and Brian Brown, with four labels under one roof, including Rococo, Natalie's acclaimed old-vine Chenin Blanc. Expect site-driven Chenins, estate Syrah and Rhône blends, often poured by the winemakers themselves in the cosy tasting room or the old barn.
Jason and Chris Lamoreaux's boutique estate, named for the seasonal creek that cuts through its calcareous Willow Creek slopes. Small-batch, French-inspired Rhône wines served as a seated flight in a lounge spinning vinyl, or book the private two-hour Creekcut Sphere.
Matt Trevisan's cult Willow Creek estate, known for its richly layered Rhône and Zinfandel-based blends.
Paso's grand estates, 15 to 20 minutes.
One of Paso's great estates.
Powerful, polished Rhône-style reds.
The winery of Anthony Yount, who also makes the Sixmilebridge wines. Seated tastings at set times. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Boutique wineries, 10 minutes away.
Family-owned since 2008, crafting Rhône blends from Willow Creek and Templeton Gap fruit. The G2 Syrah has twice earned 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck.
Bret Urness's small-lot Rhône reds and Mediterranean whites all come from his own 17-acre organic estate in the Willow Creek District. Farmed regeneratively and skilfully crafted in the cellar, Levo's wines are not to be missed.
Guillaume Fabre, who made wine at L'Aventure, and his brother Arnaud view Paso through a French lens. A 90-minute seated tasting, by appointment.
At the table
Wood-fired pizza and gin bar
831 13th St
Blistered wood-fired pizzas, 50-plus gins and an amphora-aged Negroni.
California bistro
1234 Park St
Retro chop-house feel by the city park: dry-aged meats, fresh seafood, classic cocktails.
Northern Italian
943 Spring St
A long-standing downtown favourite for Northern Italian, with a dog-friendly patio.
Modern French bistro
1215 Spring St
Chef Julien Asseo trained under Joël Robuchon, the most Michelin-starred chef in history, and his bistro is Michelin-recognised in its own right. Classic French cooking, local produce, and 1,100 wines that earned one of Wine Spectator's highest honours, including rare Paso back vintages. Our top choice for a special night out.
Seasonal farm-to-table
745 Park St
A 1915 farmhouse rescued and restored by Justin and Julie Fischer of the Paso Robles Wine Merchant, and winner of the Chamber's 2026 Beautification Award. Justin cooks a seasonal, farm-led menu, and the Wine Spectator award-winning list is arranged by Paso producer, so you can pick a favourite estate and explore its range - rare library vintages included. Ask for a porch table.
Mediterranean
944 Pine St, The Ava Hotel
Julien Asseo's newer Mediterranean restaurant, and already one of the best in town.
Inventive Californian
1845 Spring St, by the Paso Market Walk
Michelin-recognised and playful: creative, produce-driven plates with luxury touches, plus a long list of top local and domestic wines.
Worth the drive. Book well ahead.
Michelin-starred tasting menu
3075 Blue Rock Rd, Tin City (about 10 min)
Michelin-starred and tiny: Chef Ricky Odbert's counter seats around a dozen for a tasting menu that changes with the season. Hidden in an unsuspecting spot, so allow time to find it.
Michelin-starred Californian
11680 Chimney Rock Rd (about 30 min)
A Michelin star, plus a Green Star for sustainability, at JUSTIN's estate in the Adelaida hills. Seasonal Californian cooking, much of it grown on site.
Oak-pit steakhouse
6350 Webster Rd, Creston (about 25 min)
A rustic, family-run steakhouse out in cattle country. Steaks grilled over an oak pit, prime rib daily, wood-fired pizza and huge portions. Bring your own bottle; corkage is modest.
Delivery and takeout, by cuisine.
Barbecue
819 12th St
Scratch-made wine country barbecue, a downtown local favourite.
Pizza and Italian
Atascadero
Our pick for pizza and Italian at home.
Modern Mexican
Paso Market Walk
Modern, wood-grilled Mexican from a Thomas Keller-trained chef, with handmade tortillas. The pork belly tacos are the move.
Chinese
Morro Bay
All the classics you'd expect, delivered up to Paso from Morro Bay.
Thai
828 11th St
The best Thai in town, right on the square.
Rotisserie and comfort food
835 13th St
Michelin-recognised wood-fired rotisserie. A whole chicken and sides is an easy, excellent dinner.
Fire up the grill and eat under the pergola. Our picks for meat and fish.
Modern butcher
3330 Ramada Dr, by Tin City
A modern butcher with a cut room on display, plus a market, eatery and brewery under one roof.
Local ranch butcher
3450 Riverside Ave
Straight from the source: the butcher shop of the Sinton family, ranching here for five generations. Call ahead to check they're open.
Fresh local seafood
1131 Rossi Rd, Templeton
Our fish counter: sustainable, local seafood bought direct from artisan fishermen.
Dinner at the cottage, cooked and served for you. Book at least two weeks ahead, and mention the grill and pergola when you do.
Full-service private dining
Based in Paso Robles
Chef Nick Nolan's full-service team: a custom menu, plus a server and a bartender if you want them. Farm-to-table, and they handle the clean-up.
Multi-course private dinners
Serves Paso Robles and the Central Coast
Chef Don's multi-course dinners drawing on Central Coast produce and seafood, with wine pairings from Paso to Santa Barbara.
Modern California, Mexican roots
Based in Paso Robles
Le Cordon Bleu trained, with time at Providence in Los Angeles. Modern California cooking with Mexican roots, ideal for an intimate dinner.
Cult, old and rare wines, from Paso and beyond
By arrangement and subject to availability; ideally a week before your stay
Celebrating, or just want something special? We can source cult Paso bottlings and older local vintages, as well as rare wines from great cellars around the world, and have them waiting at the cottage when you arrive. Email us with the occasion, what you like and your budget, and we will let you know if we can arrange it for your dates.
A private tasting with the winemaker
For parties of four or more. Subject to winemaker availability; ideally two weeks before your stay
We can arrange for a local winemaker to host you for a private tasting, with access to their best and most limited wines, the bottles most visitors never get to taste. Winemakers' schedules vary, so it isn't always possible, but email us with your dates, group size and the styles you love, and we'll do our best.
After dark
1144 Pine St
Creative, ingredient-driven cocktails and good small plates, on the corner of the town square.
Behind Pappy McGregor's, 1122 Pine St
A 30-seat speakeasy. Walk through Pappy McGregor's to the back patio and ring the bell once. No reservations, no food, phones away.
The Ava Hotel, 944 Pine St
The rooftop terrace above EMRE, beside the hotel pool. Perfect for a sundowner before dinner.
Near the town square
For every drinks need: a huge, incredible wine, beer and spirits shop, with a deep local selection and a cold room for beer.
Cult, old and rare wines, from Paso and beyond
By arrangement and subject to availability; ideally a week before your stay
Celebrating, or just want something special? We can source cult Paso bottlings and older local vintages, as well as rare wines from great cellars around the world, and have them waiting at the cottage when you arrive. Email us with the occasion, what you like and your budget, and we will let you know if we can arrange it for your dates.
A private tasting with the winemaker
For parties of four or more. Subject to winemaker availability; ideally two weeks before your stay
We can arrange for a local winemaker to host you for a private tasting, with access to their best and most limited wines, the bottles most visitors never get to taste. Winemakers' schedules vary, so it isn't always possible, but email us with your dates, group size and the styles you love, and we'll do our best.
In the morning
Organic specialty coffee
Paso Market Walk, 1825 Spring St
Organic specialty coffee from the Joebella roasters, plus baked goods. Opens early, and handy for the Market Walk.
619 12th St
The best coffee in town, roasted in-house. The pastries go by late morning, so go early.
840 11th St
Small-batch roasts and a shady, tree-covered patio. Dogs welcome outside.
1220 Spring St
Boba and proper tea: fresh-brewed loose-leaf milk teas with organic milk. Try the brown sugar lava milk.
Mediterranean
944 Pine St, The Ava Hotel
The most polished morning meal in town.
Breakfast and brunch
840 13th St
Exactly what it says: a downtown favourite devoted to breakfast and brunch. Expect a wait at weekends.
Mexican-inspired breakfast
1104 Pine St
Small and stylish on the town square, with Mexican-inspired breakfasts. The chilaquiles are a standout.
California bistro
1234 Park St
Sunday brunch in a retro chop-house room by the city park.
For the kitchen
In and around town.
Black Sheep Sourdough
Downtown Paso Robles
Traditional small-batch sourdough with no commercial yeast or additives. Order ahead online for loaves, cinnamon rolls and muffins.
Sinton & Sons
3450 Riverside Ave
Straight from the source: the butcher shop of the Sinton family, ranching here for five generations. Call ahead to check they're open.
Vivant Fine Cheese
Downtown Paso Robles
A curated selection of local and imported cheeses, plus charcuterie, bread and olive oil, and staff who'll build you a board to match tonight's wine. Cheese plates and paninis on the patio too.
Leo Leo Gelato
Paso Market Walk, 1803 Spring St
Small-batch gelato and sorbetto from master gelatiere Niccolo Lekai, made with local milk. Try the Stranocciola, hazelnut with Nutella.
Trader Joe's
2457 Golden Hill Rd
Paso's newest store, opened in July 2026.
Grapes & Grains
Near the town square
For every drinks need: a huge, incredible wine, beer and spirits shop, with a deep local selection and a cold room for beer.
About 10 minutes away. Stock up for a night of cooking at the cottage.
Proof & Gather Baking Co.
The local bakery for bread and baked treats.
Primal Meat Company
3330 Ramada Dr, by Tin City
A modern butcher with a cut room on display, plus a market, eatery and brewery under one roof.
Etto Pastificio
A working pasta factory with an Italian market: fresh pasta, sauces, olive oil, cheese and salumi. Dinner sorted.
Mighty Cap Mushrooms
A gourmet indoor mushroom farm supplying the best local kitchens. Shop open daily; farm tours bookable online.
Central Coast Creamery
Award-winning local cheesemaker with its own shop. Small-batch aged cheeses from local milk; try the Seascape or the Holey Cow.
Negranti Creamery
Small-batch sheep's milk ice cream. Take a pint home for dessert by the fire.
The next town south, just off Highway 101. (About 15 minutes.)
Pier 46 Seafood Market
1131 Rossi Rd
Our fish counter: sustainable, local seafood bought direct from artisan fishermen.
Trader Joe's
Rossi Rd
Shares a plaza with Pier 46, so you can do fish and groceries in one stop.
Further afield
4380 Highway 46 East
Bruce Munro's Field of Light: 100,000 glowing spheres across the hills, plus Light Towers built from 17,000 wine bottles. Go after dark; book ahead.
Mill Rd, east of town
Paso's outdoor concert venue, with big-name acts. Check the line-up for your dates.
8530 Vineyard Dr
A working olive ranch on the Westside, with tastings of their estate oils.
1835 Spring St
Self-service e-bike rental at the Paso Market Walk, with helmets, locks and saddlebags included. Best for exploring downtown and the flatter roads east of town.
6th and Crocker St, Templeton
Local growers, bakers and food stalls every Saturday, 9am to 12:30pm, year round, in Templeton Park, a short drive south.
City Park, 12th and Spring St
The town square and the streets around it: boutiques, galleries, tasting rooms and cafés, all an easy stroll.
4251 Dry Creek Rd
Vintage military aircraft and vehicles, plus the Woodland Auto Display of 100-plus classic and racing cars. One ticket covers both.
1400 Ramada Dr
The flagship brewery: tours, a taproom and a full restaurant. A good break from wine.
Through the year, in calendar order. Dates shift a little each year, so check before you plan around one.
Roughly May to November
Paso Robles
Small sunrise balloon flights over the vineyards, finishing with a sparkling wine toast. Weather permitting.
Wednesday evenings, mid-June to mid-August
Templeton Park
Free live music from 6 to 8pm in Templeton Park. Bring a blanket, low chairs and a picnic.
Mid to late July
Paso Robles Event Center
Twelve days of big-name concerts, rodeo, livestock shows, wine awards and classic fair food. Book accommodation and concert tickets early.
Mid-September to October
5000 Highway 46 West, Templeton
Jack Creek Farms on Highway 46 West is one of the best-loved pumpkin patches in the country, with a farm stand of seasonal produce.
Second Saturday of October
Downtown Paso Robles
Paso's oldest tradition: a parade of antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons and vintage cars from 10am, then the famous free bean feed in City Park.
Late November to 31 December
Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria
Three million lights, a German-style market, mulled wine and fire pits, on select evenings from 5 to 9pm. Book tickets ahead.
A Saturday evening in December
Vine Street, from 8th to 21st Street
Paso's Victorian homes along Vine Street dressed for Christmas, with carolers, costumed actors and Santa.
Highway 46 West runs from wine country straight to the Pacific.
About 35 min
A charming village, a boardwalk along the bluffs and tide pools.
About 1 hour
William Randolph Hearst's hilltop estate. Book tours in advance.
Just north of Hearst Castle
Free roadside viewing of the rookery. Spectacular in winter, when the pups are born.
30 to 40 min
Morro Rock, oysters, kayaking and fish and chips on the pier. Bringing the dog? Morro Bay Dog Beach (Toro Creek) is a wide off-leash stretch of sand.
The main consumer wine events of the year, in calendar order. Tickets for the big ones sell out, so book early.
Third weekend of March
Wineries across Paso Robles
Paso's long-running celebration of Zinfandel and the more unusual varieties, with special tastings and events at wineries across the region.
March
Paso Robles Event Center and The Ava Hotel
The largest gathering of American Rhône producers: seminars, a grand tasting and a vintners' lunch.
Third weekend of May
Paso Robles Event Center and wineries
Paso's flagship wine weekend: a grand tasting with 120-plus wineries, plus winemaker dinners and events all weekend.
October
Wineries across Paso Robles
The new vintage comes in. Wineries host harvest dinners, barrel tastings and open houses through the month.
Early November
Paso Robles Event Center and The Ava Hotel
Small-production, artisan winemakers pouring their own wines, many of them not found anywhere else.
Leave the car
Canyon roads and tastings don't mix. For a day out, book a driver.
Our go-to. A boutique, high-end private tour and driver service with sommelier training. They'll plan the whole day, reservations included, or simply drive you to the wineries you choose, with pickup at the cottage. Also Hearst Castle, breweries and distilleries. Book well ahead for weekends.
On arrival
We are the green cottage between Caliza and Ciento wineries.
Drive past the cottage and its vineyard, turn in at the Ciento sign, and take the right-hand driveway to the gate. The gate code is sent through the Airbnb app before you arrive.
1530 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
From 3pm.
A unique door code is created for your stay and sent through the Airbnb app before check-in. It stops working 30 minutes after check-out. If you have any trouble with it, message us straight away.
In an emergency, there is a spare key in a lockbox. Airbnb support can confirm its location and access code: call +1 844 234 2500, or use Help in the Airbnb app.
Park in the two spaces between the side of the cottage and the vineyard. If you need more parking, use the EV charging area by the barn at the rear of the cottage. Please do not block the two driveway gates or the access between them.
The EV charger is located at the barn to the rear of the cottage. Charging is complimentary. A universal adapter is available on request; just message us. The home runs on 100% solar power.
By 10am. Please load all dirty plates, glasses and pans into the dishwasher and run it; anything that does not fit can go in the sink. Empty the kitchen trash and any food waste into the bins behind the cottage. Make sure the grill and fire pit are turned off, ideally with the grill's gas tank closed too.
Stay connected
Starlink throughout the cottage and grounds. Network: Starlink-vineyard cottage. The password is sent through the Airbnb app before you arrive.
The speakers installed on the pergola connect to your phone by Bluetooth. Open Bluetooth settings and select "Pergola Speakers". If they do not appear, unplug and replug them at the multi-socket on the back pergola leg by the grill.
Please be courteous to our neighbours and keep the volume down during quiet hours, 10pm to 8am.
The Samsung Frame TV in the living room has smart streaming. Sign in to your own accounts, and sign out before you leave.
Plays vinyl, or streams music from your phone over Bluetooth.
Power
Locate the power switch on the back of the unit, on the far left side, and switch it on.
Bluetooth
Vinyl
See the video link above for a visual guide.
For the table
Complimentary Nespresso pods and tea are by the coffee machine.
A fully equipped designer kitchen, with the six-stool island at the heart of the cottage. A microwave is in the kitchen closet, already plugged in.
Spare paper towels, flashlights, batteries, a vacuum, a broom and citronella incense. Trash bags are under the sink.
Riedel glasses, a decanter, an ice bucket and bottle openers are all in the kitchen.
From the cellar
The wine fridge, in the closet beside the refrigerator, is stocked with a selection of local wines, all available to buy.
Pay through the Venmo QR code, and in the payment note add the first three letters of each wine you opened, so we know what to replace for the next guest.
If you'd like the fridge restocked during your stay, just let us know. We'll do our best to arrange it when we're available.
Out on the acre
The six-burner gas grill sits beside the pergola. Please turn it off after use, and close the valve on its gas tank before you leave.
The eight-seat table under the string lights. The lights are solar powered and stay on by themselves.
Outlets on the pergola leg by the grill, and at the far end of the bocce court by the gate post.
Six Adirondack chairs around a gas fire pit, made for stargazing. To light it, push in and turn the gas knob (you will hear the gas flow) and press the ignition switch. Once it is fully lit, release the knob and turn it to the flame you want. Please turn it off when you are done.
A 30-foot court, made for long summer evenings.
400 Syrah vines, with an exposed limestone escarpment: the bedrock behind the Willow Creek District's wines. Feel free to wander the rows.
Please keep clear of the work barn at the back of the property and the irrigation tank area in the vineyard.
Rest easy
King bed with vineyard views, en suite bathroom with a double vanity and a dual-head shower.
Queen bed and en suite with a dual-head shower, plus a private door out to the rear patio.
Queen bed and en suite with a dual-head shower. The bathroom has an additional door to the hallway, which can be unlocked if your group prefers this bathroom to be used communally.
Blackout blinds and quality linens, with extra pillows and blankets on the beds.
Each room has its own controller. Primary suite: behind the door. Living room: on the wall by the coffee machine. Second bedroom: on the bathroom wall by the mirror. Third bedroom: on the wall by the main light switch.
Use the black remote in the bowl on the living room table. It has separate buttons for the flame and the heat.
Take it home
Many items in the cottage can be bought. Look for a price tag and QR code underneath anything that catches your eye, and scan it to purchase.
If something you love isn't priced, just message us.
Good to know
A maximum of six guests. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. No events, parties or commercial activity.
Because of wildfire risk, there are no open flames or fireworks anywhere on the property, and no smoking of any kind, including cigarettes and cigars. The only exceptions are the gas fire pit and citronella incense, both in the pergola and fire pit area.
Small dogs only, under 30lb, and not on any of the furniture. The area is fully fenced and gated, but some smaller dogs may be capable of getting through the bars in the gates if they are motivated to do so. Please message us before you arrive to discuss.
The bins are behind the cottage. There is no need to move them; just empty the kitchen trash and any food waste into them before you leave.
Message us through Airbnb at any time; we usually reply within the hour.
Call 911. The nearest emergency room is Adventist Health Twin Cities, 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, (805) 434-3500.
First aid kit: in the kitchen closet. Fire extinguishers: in the kitchen closet, and on the outside wall by the rear door of the second bedroom. Garden hoses on every side of the cottage.