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Weekend Road Trips from SLO: Leaf-Peeping, Wineries & Scenic Drives

October 30, 2025

Weekend Road Trips from SLO: Leaf-Peeping, Wineries & Scenic Drives

Ready to stretch your legs, turn up your playlist and see SLO County from a new angle? Autumn invites us out of routine, into the car, and onto less‑traveled roads where the light turns golden and the scenery shifts.

Must‑Try Routes:

  • Highway 1 Coastline Drive: Cambria to San Simeon offers cliff views, ocean breeze, stopping at Moonstone Beach, and rolling waves for company.

  • Prefumo Canyon & See Canyon Road: Near SLO, this drive takes you from hillside views into apple orchards and vineyards.

  • Highway 41 from Atascadero to Morro Bay: Oak‑covered hills, sweeping curves and that “forest to beach” feel.

Why You’ll Love It:
The pace slows, windows go down, and you notice details: vineyard rows, ridgelines, hidden pull‑outs. It’s the kind of drive where you don’t just travel—you arrive.

Pro Tip:
Pack a small picnic or stop at a tucked‑away winery. If you time it right, you’ll catch the vineyard leaves shifting colors and maybe snag a cozy fireplace in a local tasting room.

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