Planning your trip to Rinconada Dairy

THE BEST WAY

From downtown Los Angeles, take U.S. 101 north for 210 miles. Take Exit 211 to California Highway 58 toward Santa Margarita. Turn right on to West Pozo Road to the dairy.

WHERE TO STAY

Rinconada Dairy, 4680 W. Pozo Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453; (805) 438-5667, www.rinconadadairy.com; $150 a night, includes breakfast. Minimum two-night stay on weekends.

WHERE TO EAT

The Range, 2317 G St., Santa Margarita, CA 93453; (805) 438-4500. It features locally grown food with dinner for two costing $50 to $60, without wine. Try the lamb. No reservations or credit cards accepted.

A J Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall, 508 S. Main St., Templeton, CA 93465; (805) 434-2700. A carnivore’s paradise. Worth visiting because of giant animals mounted on the walls. Entrees $14.95 to $33.95.

McPhee’s Grill, 416 S. Main St., Templeton, CA 93465; (805) 434-3204, www.mcphees.com. Delicious bistro food. Entrees $15.95 to $38.

WHAT TO DO

Two favorite area wineries:

Domaine Alfred, 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; (805) 541-9463, www.domainealfred.com.

Wild Horse Winery and Vineyard, Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465; (805) 434-2541, Ext. 10, www.wildhorsewinery.com.

TO LEARN MORE

San Luis Obispo Visitors and Conference Bureau, 1037 Mill St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; (805) 541-8000 or (800) 634-1414, www.sanluisobispocounty.com.