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Beautiful rolling hills, lush green pastures, vineyards, horse ranches and backcountry roads just begin to describe Atascadero. Add to that, old farmhouses, rustic barns, bubbling hot springs, historic missions, lakes, and a warm and friendly small-town with all the modern conveniences, and you can see why people choose to live in Atascadero. Its grace and beauty, as well as its welcoming residents make Atascadero a serene and secure community in which to live. Offering a lifestyle that is unhurried and set against a perfect blend of nature and rural lifestyle, it is little wonder that this town is one of the region's most popular relocation destinations.

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Atascadero is known for its love of parks and open spaces — the oak-studded hills, creeks, and scenic vistas of the Santa Lucia Mountains. You will also find a sense of history and tradition in the town's early American and Victorian architecture, and a thriving city of culture and refinement.

Atascadero is located in the heart of the Central Coast. It is the perfect halfway stop not only between Los Angeles and San Francisco, but between the well-established wine-tasting communities of Paso Robles and the Edna Valley, with easy access to coastal beaches and plenty of back roads for bicycling or exploring.

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ATASCADERO (ah-task-a-dare-oh) is a Spanish name which, loosely translated means "a place of much water." Atascadero was originally home to the Salinas Indians.

Founded in 1913 as a ideal, planned colony by E.G. Lewis, and then incorporated in 1979, Atascadero has since evolved into a family-orientated community with nearly 28,000 residents, making it the third-largest city in San Luis Obispo county. Many of the very principles that E.G. Lewis envisioned for his "utopian city" are ensured through the city's general plan, which includes preservation of open space, protection of trees and hillsides, the keeping of domestic animals, and a large minimum-sized lot requirement when dividing a property for development.

Atascadero has managed to maintain a small-town feel yet is buzzing with new business and a resurging downtown and economy. The Charles Paddock Zoo, Lake Park, Chalk Mountain Golf Course, and other parks and attractive shopping centers are great places to visit. It was Mr. Lewis who first envisioned Atascadero as a creative, rural community. Today you will find a thriving arts community, with artists and craftsmen continually drawn to the community's natural beauty and commitment to preservation. The City of Atascadero encourages this, and hopes to eventually become one of the nation's preeminent rural artistic communities.

Atascadero is home to world class vineyards.

The geography for Atascadero is gently rolling hills dotted with native California oaks, a natural 35-acre lake and seasonal streams, along with the famous Salinas River, one of the few Northern Hemisphere rivers that flow north.

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Atascadero's comfortable climate and atmosphere are influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean on the West, and also by the Salinas River and open countryside to the East. Because Atascadero is further inland than most other San Luis Obispo County cities, it usually experiences drier summers and cooler winters than its neighbors. For those who appreciate the warmth of sun without the humidity, Atascadero is a haven. And its cool summer evenings provide the perfect backdrop for sitting outside and watching the stars.

Parks are of major importance to Atascadero's city planning department. There are five parks located within the city: Atascadero Lake Park has a total of 25 acres; Paloma Creek Park 23 acres; Traffic Way Park 3 acres; Sunken Gardens, located in front of City Hall, totals 2 acres; and Heilmann Park, located next to Chalk Mountain Golf course, at 10,000 El Bordo has a total of 37 acres. Stadium Park is still in the process of being constructed and will total 26 acres when complete.

Real Estate:

"I love driving to Atascadero from Paso Robles. When you drive over the hills and look down, it looks like a forest – you can’t even see there’s a town there; I love that!"

The local real estate market in Atascadero and surrounding locales is incredibly diverse and includes homes with acreage, vineyards, cattle ranches, country estates, and horse friendly properties. While homes and land are still quite affordable, Atascadero residents benefit from a robust real estate market.

The nearby cities of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield are growing rapidly. As a result, Atascadero offers rare opportunities on the California Central Coast to buy still-affordable quality land. Property taxes are very low.

According to the 2005 Census Bureau Survey, Atascadero is home to over 27,000 people.

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Charles Paddock Zoo

Charles Paddock Zoo
Set in beautiful Atascadero Lake Park, the Zoo is the perfect place to spend the day. Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2003, the Charles Paddock Zoo is the home of rare Indo-Chinese Tigers, Spider Monkeys, Meerkats, and many more unique species. The Zoo is proud to be "Your Central Coast Conservation Center" committed to wildlife conservation, education, and research. This is the only zoo in California's Central Coast area, housing over 100 animals.

Atascadero Schools
Recognized nationally for excellence, Atascadero Unified School District, is geographically one of the largest school districts within the state, providing educational services to more than 5,030 students. Five of its eight elementary sites, and the Fine Arts Academy for grades 4 – 8, are located within the Atascadero city limits. Three additional sites are located in outlying areas and range in enrollment as follows: Santa Margarita (K – 6) 294, Creston (K-6) 97, and Carrisa Plains (K-8) 40.

The district has one junior high school, one comprehensive high school, one continuation high school, and programs for independent studies, home schooling opportunity classes, and adult education. Parent and community support for the schools is robust.  The citizens and parents of Atascadero support their schools, creating an environment of excellence in which to raise the youth of today… the citizens and leaders of tomorrow!

Cal Poly University
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located nearby in San Luis Obispo California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is located just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches.

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Atascadero Recreation
Residents make the most out of living in an area surrounded by so much natural beauty. They spend time hiking local trails, playing at the beach, strolling around the Atascadero Lake Park or skiing at either of the recreation lakes that lie just to the north.

Locals also enjoy visiting the Atascadero Charles Paddock Zoo, the Chalk Mountain Golf Course, the Sunken Gardens and its Wednesday evening Farmer’s Market, nearby wineries, and the many restaurants and shopping plazas in town.

The City works hard to provide activities and events that build family and community closeness, such as Colony Days Parade, Stadium Park Festival, Tuesday Evenings in the Park, Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Children’s Day, youth sports teams and more. Each fall, residents celebrate Atascadero's history by re-creating “tent city,” a visual and interactive demonstration of what life in the Colony of Atascadero was like in the early 1900’s.

Families also head over to the Sunken Gardens several times a year to have picnic dinners while watching movies on the city’s large, outdoor screen. Quality of life in Atascadero is of utmost importance.

Stadium Park
This park is an island, mostly surrounded by private property. Events are held in the Pine Mountain Amphitheater, a natural amphitheater in the center of Atascadero. Stadium Park is typically filled with Americana, folk, & bluegrass music, plus great local food and wine! It's a great place for a walk, a run, a picnic, a kiss, and a game of tag!

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
This website is full of information on exciting events and things to do in Atascadero.

City of Atascadero
This website is the hub of everything Atascadero. Here you will find city services, utilities, schools, communities, clubs and volunteer groups. You can access your city council, departments and advisory boards; plus, attractions, restaurants, hotels, wineries, golf courses, and much more!

Atascadero Creek Winery
A small family owned winery located in the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, producing only red wines, specializing in small lots of single vineyard Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.

Atascadero State Hospital
A foundation in the community since 1954 offering an unparalleled potential for research.

Camp Roberts - California National Guard
Facilitates the training, mobilization and security of the National Guard, Army Reserve and Active Component units in support of Federal, State and community missions.

Hot Air Balloon Rides Discover your new world from a hot air balloon! A gentle breeze will usher you over some of California's premier wine producing country featuring incredible views of Atascadero, Templeton, San Miguel, and Paso Robles.

Chalk Mountain Golf Course Located in the 220 acre Heilmann Regional Park, this 18-hole championship golf course challenges the most serious golfer. Just fifteen minutes north of San Luis Obispo, Chalk Mountain Golf course is situated among lush ancient oak groves overlooking the southern Salinas valley. A meandering creek, rolling hills, and undulating greens add to the charm and character of this challenging golf course.

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Atascadero Lake Pavilion
The Pavilion on the banks of the beautiful Atascadero Lake is a popular site for events - weddings, parties, art and wine festivals and much more. The lake offers great recreation, as well as concerts on Tuesday and Saturday evenings during the summer. There is 1.3 mile path popular with strollers and bikers around the lake.

Atascadero Sunken Gardens
Inspired by "The Grand Basin" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Atascadero founder E.G. Lewis envisioned a formal Sunken Garden to adorn the civic center of his new colony. It was restored in 2005 as originally designed with walkways crossing the length and width of the gardens and meeting at a central fountain.

The Carlton
A landmark in the city of Atascadero, The Carlton has an entertaining history, with movie stars stopping on their trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco during the golden age of Hollywood. Originally built in 1929, the hotel has been painstaking restored to its original luxury. Called a wine-country traveler's paradise, the Carlton boasts large, comfortable rooms with lavish baths, an excellent restaurant with a long wine list, and a beautiful rooftop patio for enjoying nice weather, good company, and central coast wines.

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