Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Los Angeles to Paso Robles. If you're planning a road trip to Paso Robles, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
9:00 am start in Los Angeles
drive for about 59 minutes
9:59 am Malibu
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:59 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:04 pm Ojai
eat at The Deer Lodge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:04 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:31 pm San Luis Obispo
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 6:31 pm
drive for about 31 minutes
7:02 pm arrive in Paso Robles
eat at Niner Wine Estates
stay at Summerwood Winery and Inn
driving ≈ 5 hours
Malibu (67 answers)
Malibu Beach (44 mentions)
Zuma Beach (22 mentions)
Point Dume State Beach (14 mentions)
Malibu Country Mart (12 mentions)
El Matador State Beach (12 mentions)
restaurants around Malibu:
Nobu Malibu
Paradise Cove Cafe
Malibu Seafood
Geoffrey's Malibu
Malibu Farm Cafe
hotels around Malibu:
Malibu Beach Inn
questions about Malibu:
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Ojai (16 answers)
restaurants around Ojai:
The Deer Lodge
hotels around Ojai:
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
questions about Ojai:
Must-See Places During An Overnight In Ojai?
San Luis Obispo (125 answers)
Bishop Peak (4 mentions)
San Luis Obispo Mission (3 mentions)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (3 mentions)
Edna Valley (2 mentions)
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House (2 mentions)
restaurants around San Luis Obispo:
Firestone Grill
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Bello Mundo
Splash Cafe
Avila Valley Barn
hotels around San Luis Obispo:
The Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn Resort & Spa
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Seacrest Beach Resort
questions about San Luis Obispo:
What is your favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo?
Lodging
Exploring SLO in March to scout moving there - what should I check out?
Where to stay outside of San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly graduation
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Paso Robles.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Summerwood Winery and Inn, which was mentioned 6 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Niner Wine Estates, which was mentioned 4 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Paso Robles. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Esteban from Los Angeles asked:
Good wineries in Paso Robles (3 answers)
Trevor from Los Angeles asked:
Where should I eat in Paso Robles? (3 answers)
Amy from Kansas City (Missouri) asked:
Casual eats near Paso Robles? (2 answers)
Hayley from Los Angeles asked:
Favorite Wineries Near Paso Robles (2 answers)
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