Atascadero

Inland and north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 101 is the town of Atascadero founded as a utopia in 1913.  Indeed, a relaxing afternoon at picturesque Atascadero Lake Park feeding the ducks and geese feels a bit just like heaven on earth.  The Charles Paddock Zoo is another favorite attraction.  Atascadero City Hall, designated a historical landmark, is home not only to local government, but also to a museum displaying artifacts of Atascadero's early days.