Paso Robles

This past weekend we went to Paso Robles to hit up a few wineries and hike in a new setting. The vineyards are beautiful with very unique tasting rooms and we enjoyed them thoroughly. We visited Turley, Tablas Creek, Justin and Wild Coyote. After the day of wine tasting we had dinner at an excellent wine-country style restaurant, Artisan, and then turned in at 9 pm. I think deep down we both want to be retirees! The next morning's hike to Valencia Peak in Morro Bay was amazing. We saw lizards and butterflies and the water was so clear that we could see through to the ocean floor from the top of the mountain. On the way there and back we stopped in nearby San Luis Obispo to go to Ben Franklin's for what I am convinced is the best chocolate chip cookie ever made. I know it's a bold statement, but it's how I feel. It was the perfect level of chewiness, with more melty chocolate chips than The Decadent. All in all the trip was a big success and what makes it truly special is that I didn't plan any of it, it was all done for me by my lovely boyfriend and new favorite travel partner! Check out all of the pictures here.