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City/town information
Templeton is a small, rural community of 7,700 people. The town was founded in 1886. Historic buildings abound in the downtown area. The town boasts several nice restaurants, shops, and Templeton Park, where a dog-friendly Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm.
26 locals recommend
Templeton
Templeton is a small, rural community of 7,700 people. The town was founded in 1886. Historic buildings abound in the downtown area. The town boasts several nice restaurants, shops, and Templeton Park, where a dog-friendly Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm.
Paso Robles has a delightful, mainly historic downtown area with a public park in the center. Lots of good restaurants and fun shopping spots.
102 locals recommend
Paso Robles
Paso Robles has a delightful, mainly historic downtown area with a public park in the center. Lots of good restaurants and fun shopping spots.
Morro Bay is just a 30-minute drive. Lots of nice restaurants and shopping. Cycling and hiking trails abound.
183 locals recommend
Morro Bay
Morro Bay is just a 30-minute drive. Lots of nice restaurants and shopping. Cycling and hiking trails abound.
Cambria is just a 30-minute drive. Lovely little town with many nice restaurants and fun shopping. Take a walk on the boardwalk right on the beautiful cliffs of Moonstone Beach. Cycling and hiking trails abound.
128 locals recommend
Cambria
Cambria is just a 30-minute drive. Lovely little town with many nice restaurants and fun shopping. Take a walk on the boardwalk right on the beautiful cliffs of Moonstone Beach. Cycling and hiking trails abound.
Food scene
All day breakfast, lunch dinner, craft coffee, fine cocktails - at the Templeton Mercantile. Despite the name, the menu is not pork-centric. Beautiful outdoor dining area. The Sunday brunch is outstanding! Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway.
16 locals recommend
Pig Iron Templeton
508 South Main StreetAll day breakfast, lunch dinner, craft coffee, fine cocktails - at the Templeton Mercantile. Despite the name, the menu is not pork-centric. Beautiful outdoor dining area. The Sunday brunch is outstanding! Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway.
Located in an historic building, McPhees menu includes fresh seafood, wood grilled steaks, local produce, and gourmet pizzas and pastas. Enjoy dining in a charming and cozy atmosphere. Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway.
98 locals recommend
McPhee's Grill
416 S Main StLocated in an historic building, McPhees menu includes fresh seafood, wood grilled steaks, local produce, and gourmet pizzas and pastas. Enjoy dining in a charming and cozy atmosphere. Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway.
One of the best farmer's markets in the San Luis Obispo area. Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway!
30 locals recommend
North County Farmers' Market
200 6th StOne of the best farmer's markets in the San Luis Obispo area. Walkable from the Templeton Hideaway!
Just a 5-minute drive, Trader Joe's has pretty much anything you need to make a meal.
69 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1111 Rossi RdJust a 5-minute drive, Trader Joe's has pretty much anything you need to make a meal.
Sightseeing
Templeton is centrally located in the central coast wine country, home to more than 450 wineries. Wine tours are readily available but require reservations in advance. Beautiful vistas from many of the wineries. Picnics generally allowed. Many wineries have on site restaurants. You will find the central coast wineries friendly and affordable!
Central Coast Wine Country
101 North Main StreetTempleton is centrally located in the central coast wine country, home to more than 450 wineries. Wine tours are readily available but require reservations in advance. Beautiful vistas from many of the wineries. Picnics generally allowed. Many wineries have on site restaurants. You will find the central coast wineries friendly and affordable!
Favorite Wineries
Lovely first-class wines with a fine dining restaurant on site. Reservations are a must!
66 locals recommend
Cass Winery
7350 Linne RdLovely first-class wines with a fine dining restaurant on site. Reservations are a must!
Tablas Creek Vineyard
9339 Adelaida RdIf you like Rhone wines, this is a must visit winery!