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HOMES IN TEMPLETON
The beauty of Templeton is more than one can imagine. The crisp clean
air and a wide variety of affordable properties makes this one of the
most desirable areas on the Central California Coast. Imagine being surrounded
by beautiful, rich agricultural land, horse ranches, clusters of oak trees,
vineyards, rolling hills,
mountain views and more. It's this scenery, plus
the friendly people who live here, that make Templeton an ideal place
in which to live.
One of the earliest settlements within San Luis Obispo County, Templeton
was founded in 1886 when C. H. Phillips of the West
Coast Land Company sent out a survey team,
south of what is now Paso Robles. This land was to be divided into
business and residential lots of 5-12 acres. Phillips initially
named the town "Crocker"
after the financier of the project, but when he found out there
was already a town with that name, he decided on "Templeton" after
Crocker's son.
Unfortunately, Phillips' plan did not take off as he anticipated and
he sold very few properties. Eventually, a railroad was built on the main
highway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and Templeton became the
last stop for passengers coming up from the north. Travelers would
then board a stagecoach and continue on south to San Luis Obispo.
Because of this positioning, as the final stop before your destination,
Templeton grew into the place where travelers would 'kick up their
heels' and otherwise act irresponsibly. Templeton became quite well
known for its saloon brawls and wild street scenes.
However, in 1891,
the railroad continued south and the "party" went with it. Then, in 1897,
a great fire burned down most of the town. When the town was rebuilt,
it developed into the town it is today, a small, friendly place with a
strong community spirit and an appreciation for its colorful past. Many
of the damaged buildings were restored to original and are still in use
today. New buildings are being designed to stay
in character with what was once truly the "wild west".
The city of Templeton, a part
of San Luis Obispo County, California, is ideally located just about midway
between Los Angeles and San Francisco: along US Highway 101, about 30 miles
north of San Luis Obispo.
See: Templeton Map
The topography
of Templeton ranges from semi-flat to hilly with clusters of oak trees. You'll
find many horse ranches and vineyards on the roads winding through the
neighboring hills. Heavy production of almonds, cherries, apples, grains
and dairy products are featured here. The most rapidly increasing product
is grapes for the surrounding wineries.
At an elevation
of 721 feet above sea level, Templeton has
a Mediterranean climate that is characterized by mild winters and dry summers.
The area usually has low humidity. Rain generally falls only between November
and March, with the rainy season tapering off almost completely by the
end of April.
You will find people gathered at the downtown park for Farmers' Market on
Saturdays, or for evening concerts in the summer. As one of SLO County's
main wine-making regions, Templeton is a popular destination for California's
fine cuisine paired with local wines. Home to many horse ranches; roping competitions
and prestigious horse shows are hosted here each year. Antique shops, gift
stores, and other services round out the offerings of the very charming Main
Street business district.
Real Estate:
Templeton is one of three unincorporated areas in San Luis Obispo County
that has land available for development. Rental units
are on the increase and Templeton maintains a nearly zero vacancy factor.
Several housing developments are under various stages of construction, and
desirable properties are being subdivided into 1 to 10 acre lots with many
attractive features, including horse privileges.
While still a small rural town, Templeton is the fastest
growing community in San Luis Obispo County, with developers competing
against vineyards for prime land. Yet, growth has not changed the fact that
Templeton is a slice of the old west. Driving through the town you will still
find businesses that served the ranching and agriculture community since
the railroad moved on, over a hundred years ago.
Templeton is an ideal place to raise a family or
grow a business. The countryside is gorgeous; the hospitality and
small town qualities that you've been looking for are right here in Templeton!
Explore
the following:
Local Events:
Farmers Market — every week
Zinfandel Wine Festival — March
Wildflower Triathlon — April
Art Show — May
Pinot and Paella Cook Off — June
Concerts in the Park — June - August
California Mid-State Fair — Late July - Early August
Harvest Wine Tour — October
Pioneer Days — October
Golden Oak Festival & Classic Car Show — October
Vine Street Victorian Showcase — December
Calendar
of Events - current listings
Templeton Community Events
Templeton Park
Five miles north of Templeton is the site of the Mid-State Fair,
which attracts over 300,000 visitors during August each year and offers
internationally renowned entertainers.
For recreation and relaxation, Templeton
is located 30 minutes from the gorgeous Central California coast,
both to the west and south.
And within 35 minutes by car is the Hearst
Castle. La Cuesta Encantada, "The Enchanted Hill" high
above the ocean, was the creation of two extraordinary
individuals, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan. They
transformed an informal hilltop campsite into the world-famous Hearst
Castle — a
magnificent 115-room main house plus guesthouses, pools, and 8 acres
of cultivated gardens.
Lake Nacimiento,
with over 166 miles of shoreline and water skiing, fishing and camping,
is 22 miles to the northwest. Just north of Lake Nacimiento is San Antonio
Lake.
In the center of Templeton there
is a three acre, tree-covered county park with a bandstand and municipal
swimming pool. The Templeton Community Services District
offers soccer, softball, basketball, and other recreational programs
and activities.
Templeton Chamber of Commerce
The Templeton Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality, quality of life, and encourages cooperation within the community of Templeton.
Templeton Community Services This website is is direct access to the community services of water, sewer, fire, recreation, lighting, drainage, and refuse services.
Templeton Schools
Templeton
Unified School District
Education facilities in Templeton continue to
grow with the student population. In 1988, there were approximately
800 students in grades K-12, with one elementary/junior high school
and one high school. By 1995, the student population had doubled and
now the student population is well over 3000. As enrollment
increased, new facilities were added to accommodate the added students.
Templeton is now proud to have Templeton Elementary School for students
in grades K-2, Vineyard Elementary School for students in grades 3 through
5, Templeton Middle School for students in grades 6 through 8 and Templeton
High School for grades 9 through 12.
The district has also added alternative
educational programs to serve the unique needs of some students. These
programs include a thriving home school program for students in grades
K through 8 and an independent study high school for students in grades
9 through 12.
In addition, the district offers the Templeton Community
Day School and Eagle Canyon Continuation High School for students more
suited for a smaller environment with more one-on-one instruction. Templeton
Elementary School, Vineyard Elementary School, and Templeton High School
have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools and Vineyard
Elementary School has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
as well.
Templeton is proud of the new
Performing Arts Center on the high school campus as well its new P. E.
Complex. The Vineyard Athletic Park, located adjacent
to Vineyard Elementary School, offers baseball fields for high
school athletic contests. Vineyard Elementary School features the
Vineyard Nature Trail where students
are afforded the opportunity to study birds, fish and wildlife in their
natural setting.
Cuesta
College ~ North County Campus
The North County Campus of Cuesta College, located just
outside Templeton, is a community college in the truest sense of
the word, giving residents of Templeton the opportunity to pursue
higher education close to home and employment. Unique among California
community colleges, the site was established almost exclusively with
private gift support and prides itself in a tradition of excellence.
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.
Templeton Wines
Fralich Vineyards
For the past 14 years, "Fralich
Vineyard" has enjoyed vineyard designation on some of the finest labels in the Paso Robles area, including Eberle Winery, Dover Canyon Winery, Midnight Cellars, Anglim Winery, Garretson Wine Company, Edna Valley Vineyard, and Martin and Weyrich. Now, you'll be able to enjoy wines under Fralich Vineyard's own label - ultra-premium wines that will continue to showcase the respected vineyard.
Bella Luna Estate Vineyards
The Bella Luna Estate is located on 5 acres in Templeton, California, an
area of the famous Paso Robles AVA. Our boutique winery, specializes in
small lot productions of ultra-premium red wine. The estate's vineyard
is planted with the noble Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals and
is one of the only dry farmed, head trained, Sangiovese vineyards in California.
Casa de Caballos Vineyards
Casa de Caballos offers seven different wines. Almost all feature their Arabian horses on the label and are sold 99% out of the tasting room and wine club. They have won many awards for their wine and it is their goal to continue to produce these wines in small quantities for their devoted followers.
Castoro Cellars Vineyards
In the span of a dozen years, Niels and Bimmer have gone from making a few barrels of wine for family and friends in a rented corner of someone else's winery to developing a custom-crush operation and a 20,000-case operation for Castoro Cellars.
JanKris Winery
JanKris wines are 100 percent estate grown, blending the subtle differences of East and West side Paso Robles grapes, grown on the three JanKris properties. With 170 acres under vine, and duplicate varieties on 2 or 3 of the ranches, lots of exciting choices exist for crafting lots of moderately priced wines.
Average Rainfall (from the Paso Robles Weather
station, 20.75 miles from Templeton):
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