I didn't triangle anything . . .

Hey nanabee, I didn't tell them what to do. I suggested some nice beaches. I don't lie on the beach when I visit, I usually walk. I gather that given Stu's advanced age all he can do is lie there.

I know there is more to do than the beach, and no where did I suggest that they spend even 4 hours at the beach (that was Stu's idea of a beach visit). But if they want to do that, who are we to tell them differently? Maybe they are from the midwest? Or a place without surfing? I mean, people DO go to San Diego at least in part for the beaches, don't they?. BTW I have been to the Zoo, Midway, Balboa Park, Cabrillo NM (not Carrillo, assume that's a typo) but will pass on Sea World and the Safari Park.

BTW starrs, maybe you are not aware that neither Cambria nor the Santa Barbara County wineries are in Paso Robles. I do like the Santa Barbara wine area scenery around the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Rita, etc.

vhocken, I hope you got something useful out of this.

mlgb, where does Starrs mention Santa Barbara? It is very common to stay in Cambria while exploring the Paso wineries.

BTW mglb, I'm not sure if that's meant to be a correction, but if it is...

Our favorite -
Peachy Canyon: Paso Robles Westside Zinfandel Winery
www.peachycanyon.com/
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The Peachy Canyon "Old School House" tasting room, located in the heart of Paso Robles' wine country on Highway 46 West, remains a landmark attraction. The historic Old Bethel School House (circa 1886) is definitely a must visit. Come taste the world famous Estate Zinfandels or any of the other 15+ handcrafted small batch Rhone & Bordeaux varietals you can't get anywhere else.

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"BTW starrs, maybe you are not aware that neither Cambria nor the Santa Barbara County wineries are in Paso Robles. I do like the Santa Barbara wine area scenery around the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Rita, etc.

We used the Moonstone Beach hotel as the base for exploring the wineries around Paso Robles, which are a part of the central coast wineries. It was a great time and we found the area very scenic. I did stop in Santa Barbara as I continued down the coast, but not those wineries. Glad you like those and the scenery surrounding them.

Thanks, Austin. I was confused by that comment also.

>>I gather that given Stu's advanced age all he can do is lie there.

What part is untrue?

"Central Coast" is not "Paso Robles". Paso Robles is what I find rather unscenic. Mostly flat farmland.

I hope the OP gets something useful out of the discussion also,

As opposed to the usual "one size fits all" comments from the Bay Area tag-team.

mlgb, your arrogance knows no boundaries. It would be so nice if you could post useful information without your personal attacks. And Paso Robles is referred to as the Central Coast. I have a feeling you have never actually visited the area and perhaps have only driven through. Google Paso Robles and Central Coast for some enlightenment.

Get a grip on yourself AustinTraveler.

A dog is a mammal but not every mammal is a dog.

Paso Robles is just one part of the Central Coast.

The Central Coast is more than just Paso Robles.

Or another example:

Cambria is to Paso Robles as Sausalito is to Petaluma.

AustinTraveler, perhaps you could point to the useful information that you've posted in this thread? (I'm not including your opinion about the scenic beauty of Paso Robles).

mglb, here's your "correction -
"BTW starrs, maybe you are not aware that neither Cambria nor the Santa Barbara County wineries are in Paso Robles


Here's what I wrote -
" How important is Napa itself? If you want to enjoy CA wineries, what about the Central Coast wineries on the way to Yosemite from SD?"

...Day 3 - drive to Paso Robles - (5 hour drive)
Overnight in the area. I'd go to Cambria and Moonstone Beach on the coast.

I'm not sure what you are going on about, but I did not mention Santa Barbara and we enjoyed staying at Moonstone Beach as a base for visiting the Paso Robles area wineries, which are indeed considered to be central coast wineries.

Moving on...

Please do...

As you should too. Starting to feel a bit badly for the OP with all these experts jostling for the head of the line.

vhocken, socaltraveler makes a good point.

I like Napa. I like Sonoma. Go to either or both if time permits.

If you want to consider other wineries, there are 300 miles of options along the central coast.
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.c...central-coast/

We chose Cambria and liked being on the coast at Moonstone Beach. Google to see photos. Amazing place. We enjoyed exploring the nearby wineries around Paso Robles.

That's simply a first hand experience. Perhaps it would be helpful. Perhaps not. If time is short, and you only have one night in the Napa area, you may have difficulty finding a place that doesn't require a two night minimum. On another trip that was the case, and we stayed at the Jack London Lodge in Glen Ellen.
http://www.jacklondonlodge.com/
We enjoyed the nearby state park and exploring Sonoma valley wineries.

I've stayed at other places in the Sonoma and Napa valleys but those are two personal recommendations based on your wish for quick visits in many places along your route.

Happy travels!

And YOUR contribution, socaltraveler? Do you network with AustinTraveler?

At least starrs has provided some information.

I have personally visited Peachy Canyon. Pretty, but not really for the wine snob set (you can buy their wines in the local Trader Joe's).

Oh, mlgb, must everything be an insult?
The Viognier we bought was lovely. Our trip was pre-2012 but this one was given 90 points -
http://www.peachycanyon.com/?method=...so-Robles-2012

It was our favorite mostly for the location. Dare I say, "scenic"? My West Hollywood friend loved it, especially the quiet. One of my favorite memories.

"...but not really for the wine snob..."
Thank goodness! We were surrounded by people enjoying the surroundings and good wines. Very lovely indeed.

Ok fine, you want me to give the OP some advice so that I can validate telling you to cut the crap? IMO this trip has too few days for the wish list. But to add something new to the mix, the OP could leave Yosemite and visit some wineries in the Amador county, driving back to SF via Sacramento. But I also think leaving Yosemite at the south entrance, driving across the Central Valley and heading to the Paso Robles/ Central coast region is a fine idea for wineries. We really like that area too.