This summer, it’s all about what we’re calling #AdventurewithAP—your ticket to the ultimate Paso Robles wine country experience with Ancient Peaks Winery.
It illuminates how we are an immersive wine tasting combined with high adventure—including horseback riding, ziplining and nature tours. Here, you can stay, taste, dine and hit the great outdoors for an unforgettable adventure. Welcome to Ancient Peaks Winery, where wine comes fully alive!
We look forward to showing you around!
Get ready for an absolutely exhilarating adventure with Ancient Peaks! Innovative agritourism and adventure offerings span across the vast 14,000-acre Santa Margarita Ranch. Brace yourself for the excitement of six epic zip lines, immersive foraging & wildlife tours, and guided horseback trail rides that will take you through the Ranch’s diverse and breathtaking terrain.
Your adventure doesn’t end there. After an action-packed day, head to the Ancient Peaks Tasting Room & Café, located in downtown Santa Margarita, to treat yourself to the finest award-winning wine and indulge in local fare. Cap off your incredible journey with a delightful stay at the charming 8-Mile House. So, get ready to immerse yourself in pure bliss, fun, and relaxation with the Ancient Peaks experience – a true paradise for adventure seekers, families, and enthusiasts!
VINEYARD ZIPLINING
Soar over Santa Margarita Ranch on 6 epic ziplines with Margarita Adventures. Rated as “one of the best things to do” in San Luis Obispo County, these thrilling ziplines are the perfect experience for friends, families, and couples. Top it off with their “Zip & Sip” experience that includes a Margarita Adventures Zipline Tour, Wine Tasting at Ancient Peaks Winery accompanied with a cheese & charcuterie board, and a special offer at the Tasting Room. Learn more & book this experience through Margarita Adventures here.
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES
Explore the vast expanses of the Santa Margarita Ranch on horseback! You will traverse a creek-bed crossing, dense oak and pine studded trails, and large open fields with big views. With various packages, you can also choose to visit Ancient Peaks Winery afterwards, or indulge in a picnic atop a ridgeline during your ride. Learn more & book through Central Coast Trailrides here.
WILDLIFE TOURS
Guided tours into the ranch’s diverse wildlife habitats. Led by Ranch Naturalist, Jacqueline Redinger, our current offerings include a Nature Adventure Tour, Eagle Tour, and Foraging Tour. Learn more & book through Margarita Adventures here.
ANCIENT PEAKS TASTING ROOM & CAFÉ