TRAVEL GUIDE: CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST
Defined roughly as that area north of Santa Barbara and south of Monterey, California's Central Coast exhibits the natural beauty and small-town charm found along the famed Pacific Coast Highway 1. Expect to find in towns from Avalon to San Simeon landscapes of rolling beauty known for outstanding wines and dramatic coastlines that are always picture-ready.

GENERAL CENTRAL COAST

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72-hour Vacation: Santa Barbara Wine Country and Santa Ynez Valley


PASO ROBLES
Pianetta Vineyards
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Paso Robles
As California's third-biggest wine region and its fastest-growing, the area boasts 26,000 acres of wine grapes and about 170 wine labels. Despite this, Paso Robles hangs onto its small-town charm, with a vibrant town square, rousing community events and bucolic back roads just minutes away.

HOTEL FEATURE
Inn Paradiso

Each room boasts fine linens, fireplaces, travertine baths and other little details that make your suite a charming respite from the stresses of everyday life. The inn is located on a hillside with oaks, flowers and spectacular views of the countryside.

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(Updated: 11/05/08 KR)



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