Paso Robles, CA
Music connected to Paso Robles
About Paso Robles
- • Actor Zac Efron graduated from Arroyo Grande High School, near Paso Robles.
- • The Zinfandel grape varietal found a welcoming home and unique expression here.
- • Healing mineral hot springs initially drew visitors, establishing it as a resort town.
- • A 1926 silent film, 'The Bat', was filmed in the Paso Robles Inn's gardens.
- • The 1969 earthquake caused significant damage, reshaping the downtown area.
- • Named 'Pass of the Oaks' in 1889, referring to its oak-studded landscape.
- • With over 32,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, San Luis Obispo.
- • Sitting 820 feet above sea level, the air is noticeably drier than the coast.
- • Viticulture and tourism drive the local economy, attracting wine enthusiasts.
- • A feeling of relaxed sophistication permeates the air, blending rural charm and modern luxury.
- • The San Francisco 49ers, though distant, cultivate a strong local fanbase.
- • Paso Robles High School's football team has a fierce rivalry with Atascadero High.