C is for Croad Vineyards and Tasting Room

The View from Croad

It seems the wineries and vineyards I love most are very close to where I live. Croad happens to be the very closest to me. Martin Croad's vineyards are on the other side of my back  fence,  and I've been  watching those grapes grow since they were planted. I enjoy the harvest season every year, and I've watched it in progress. I've also seen what happens to the grapes after harvest.

I have visited many other tasting rooms in Paso Robles and Templeton, and Croad's definitely has one of the best views in this area . One can sit on the patio outside the tasting room by the fountain and see all the neighboring vineyards near highway 46 West and Vineyard Drive. I see Kristi Trimmer, who stayed in the Inn at Croad for two days, agrees with me about the view. (To see my photo better, just click to enlarge it.0

Unlike Kristi, although I watched the Inn being built from across my fence, I've never been in it. But I have walked most of the property taking pictures during harvest season. You can find the rest of my photos and the video tour of both the harvest and the wine making process here: Croad Wines from Vineyard to Bottle, A Photo Essay.

 Patio of Croad Tasting Room, Paso Robles Beverage Coaster

Would You Like a Room With An Oak View?

I suppose that would depend upon a number of factors At the Paso Robles Travelodge, just about every room has a view of these oaks in the center lawn. Anyone staying here will see plenty of other giant oak trees downtown as they make their way to wherever else they plan to go. But one could just grab some coffee and sit out near the oaks and get ready for the day ahead.

From what I've read in the Yelp reviews, the oaks are about the best thing about this motel, and it's better to see it from the outside than the inside. I've never been inside, since I live here, so I don't speak from experience. I just read Yelp's 2014 reviews. I suggest you do, too, before you make reservations.

Meanwhile, you can enjoy the oaks just by walking by. Here are two more views.

Paso Robles does have some excellent hotels and motels if you want to stay here while visiting Wine Country or one of our many festivals.  But since conditions can change for better or worse any time ownership changes, I suggest you always read the reviews before booking. Yelp is a good place to start. There's more than one place to stay in Paso Robles that has oak trees.

Related articles

• Nesting...
• Large Oaks Near the Old Carnegie Library in the Paso Robles City Park