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Atascadero

California, United States · North America

About Atascadero

Atascadero is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Templeton, 50km from Hearst Castle.

Atascadero is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 29,819, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Atascadero sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atascadero to your route.

About Atascadero

The Carlton Hotel is a luxury hotel located in Atascadero, California, along the state's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County. Construction began in 1928, with the hotel officially opening its doors in 1929. After several decades of local popularity and notoriety, by the early 1980s the property had fallen into

Read more deep disrepair. During this time, the dilapidation had degenerated into such extent that several local bands would play in the dark and abandoned lobby, and the gold-plated hands of the tower clock were stolen sometime in the late 1970s. In 1999, a joint-venture, formed between David Weyrich, David Crabtree and Steve Landaker, purchased the hotel and embarked on a renovation project. They reopened the facility in 2004. In 2023, The Carlton was acquired by new owners, who announced they would renovate the hotel.

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Where is Atascadero located?

Atascadero is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.4894 latitude, -120.6707 longitude.

What is the population of Atascadero?

Atascadero has a population of approximately 29,819 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
29,819
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.4894, -120.6707

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911
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911
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Worth the detour from Atascadero

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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The Madonna Inn

A flamboyantly kitsch roadside inn on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, famous for its 110 uniquely themed rooms and rock waterfall men's restroom.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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Hearst Castle

A lavish hilltop estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, featuring 165 rooms and stunning Mediterranean Revival architecture.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Atascadero

  • 68 kmRagged PointClifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atascadero.

Templeton

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 7,674

Santa Margarita

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,259

Paso Robles

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 27,157

Cayucos

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 2,592

Morro Bay

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 10,639

San Luis Obispo

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 47,339

Los Osos

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 14,276

San Miguel

🇺🇸 United States

29 km awayPop. 2,336

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