My husband and I are hoping to road trip to SLO and/or Paso Robles for our 25th anniversary in October. We moved to California a couple of years ago and have yet to explore most of this beautiful state. We need help with itinerary, lodging and restaurants for a four or five night stay. Our dog sitter is booked so we will have our two well behaved small pups. Thanks in advance!!

Check out The Pacifica Hotel group for pet friendly options on the Central Coast. Hard choices between ocean front or central inland.

Restaurants we like: McPhee’s in Templeton. SLO: Novo, Luna Red, Giuseppe’s Apple Farm for breakfast. Pismo/ Arroyo Grande: Zorro’s for breakfast, Ventana Grill, Cracked Crab, Giuseppe’s, The Spoon Trade.

We always visit J. Lohr in Paso.

Thank you!