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Three Days on the Central Coast: Private Hearst Castle and Wine Tour from Paso Robles
A 3-day package with two nights at Oxford Suites and a private, customizable Hearst Castle and wine-country tour led by a local guide.
Three Days on the Central Coast: Private Hearst Castle and Wine Tour from Paso Robles.
This curated 3-day escape out of Paso Robles pairs two nights in a suite at the Oxford Suites with a private, customizable full-day Hearst Castle and wine tour. Over the course of the package you’ll cross coastal mountains to drive sections of Highway 1, join the Grand Rooms tour at Hearst Castle, explore seaside Cambria, and sample Paso Robles wineries and Tin City tasting rooms with an experienced local guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The dramatic coastal approach and Hearst Castle Grand Rooms
The day includes a mountain-to-coast drive along Route 1 up to Hearst Castle and a visit to the Grand Rooms tour of the main house (the Grand Rooms tour itself is not private and is provided by the State Park).
Cambria’s galleries, boutiques and lunch stops
After Hearst Castle you’ll stop in the seaside town of Cambria for lunch and time to browse art galleries and boutique shops before returning inland.
Paso Robles wineries and Tin City tastings
The itinerary includes a visit to a Paso Robles winery (tasting fees not included) and finishes in Tin City—the area’s compact tasting destination of wineries, breweries, distilleries and more.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
You’ll settle into two nights at Oxford Suites in downtown Paso Robles, then spend day two on a private, 9.5-hour vehicle tour with a local guide. The typical day runs roughly from 8:45am until 6:15pm and moves from coastal mountain roads to Hearst Castle’s Grand Rooms tour, then to Cambria for lunch and browsing, followed by a winery visit back in Paso Robles and a final stop in Tin City.
THE ROUTE
The dramatic coastal approach and Hearst Castle Grand Rooms
The day includes a mountain-to-coast drive along Route 1 up to Hearst Castle and a visit to the Grand Rooms tour of the main house (the Grand Rooms tour itself is not private and is provided by the State Park).
THE TOWN
Cambria’s galleries, boutiques and lunch stops
After Hearst Castle you’ll stop in the seaside town of Cambria for lunch and time to browse art galleries and boutique shops before returning inland.
THE TASTINGS
Paso Robles wineries and Tin City tastings
The itinerary includes a visit to a Paso Robles winery (tasting fees not included) and finishes in Tin City—the area’s compact tasting destination of wineries, breweries, distilleries and more.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Coastal weather can shift quickly—mornings may be cool and foggy while afternoons warm up. Plan clothes in layers for comfort on both the coastal and inland portions of the tour.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring layers, sunscreen and a valid photo ID (required for alcohol tastings and proof of age).
The package includes 9 hours with a private vehicle and guide during the full-day tour; chilled bottled water is provided on the bus. Tastings, meals and purchases are not included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the package?
The package is 3 days (2 nights).
Is the Hearst Castle tour private?
The overall tour is private for your group, but the Hearst Castle Grand Rooms tour of the main house is not private and is provided by the State Park.
What’s included in the package?
Included are 2 nights in a suite at the Oxford Suites in Paso Robles, 9 hours with a private vehicle and guide, a Hearst Castle Grand Rooms tour ticket, complimentary chilled bottled water on the bus, and assistance making appointments for visits.
What’s not included?
Tasting fees and purchases at visited venues, lunch and dinner, purchases in Tin City, extra guide time beyond the scheduled day, and gratuity for your guide are not included.
Are children allowed?
Children of all ages are welcome on the tour, though it is not recommended for children under age 8. Drinking alcohol is restricted to those 21 and over; please bring valid photo ID.
Are dogs allowed on the tour?
Although dogs are welcome on private tours, Hearst Castle does NOT allow dogs on their tours, and therefore this package is not dog friendly for the Hearst visit.
How long is the full-day tour portion?
Tours are provided as a fixed-rate private vehicle and guide for approximately 9.5 hours; typical hours are from about 8:45am until 6:15pm.
What are the rates?
Rates start from $415 for adults (21+) and from $415 for minors or non-drinkers.