Places of Interest

The Hacienda
(831) 386-2446
Located in Jolon, just a short drive from Escafeld Vineyards is William Randolph Hearst's Milpitas Ranch house, known locally as The Hacienda. Designed in 1929 by Julia Morgan, this beautiful and historic building is now a guest lodge and restaurant.

Mission San Antonio de Padua
Just a stone's throw from The Hacienda, Mission San Antonio provides a glimpse into early Californian viticulture.

The Carriage House Inn
(831) 385-5714
The oldest house in the nearby town of King City. Built in 1892, The Carriage House Inn offers charming bed and breakfast accomodation.

Lake San Antonio
(805) 472-2311
Eagle watching tours are available in January and February. The annual Wildflower Festival & Triathlon, the second largest triathlon event in the world, is held here at the end of April.

Lake Nacimiento
(805) 238-3256
This beautiful lake offers guest lodging, good casual dining, camping, boating and fishing.

Nacimiento-Fergusson Road
Named by Reader's Digest as one of the most scenic drives in America. Drive through Fort Hunter Liggett, past Mission San Antonio and the Hacienda, over the Santa Lucia mountain range to coastal Highway 1, then travel north to Big Sur, Pfeiffer beach, Pebble Beach and Monterey, or south to San Simeon and Hearst Castle.

The Pinnacles National Monument
(831) 389-4485
Breathtaking in scope, the pinnacles national monument offers outstanding hiking trails and dramatic scenery.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary
(831) 386-0135
Located among the rolling San Antonio Valley foothills, and just a short drive from Escafeld Vineyards, is Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Visitors are welcome Monday through Saturday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Tours are available where you can meet the horses and burros and hear their stories. Please read the visiting etiquette section of the website.

The Garden House
(831) 385-6811
650 Canal St, King City
One-of-a-kind gifts, floral and garden items.

Firehouse Coffee
550 Canal Street, King City
A great little coffee shop, beautifully decorated with firehouse regalia, where you can relax and have a great cup of coffee in a friendly atmosphere.

King City Golf Course
(831) 385-4546
613 S. Vanderhurst Ave, King City