Central Coast #2
Start in historic San Luis Obispo at the drive-through shop of Cal Poly University Creamery. Pick up cheese made by students with milk from some very well-educated cows. 🐄
In nearby Paso Robles, stop at the Central Coast Creamery shop for artisan cheeses you’re unlikely to find in grocery stores, plus cheesy sandwiches and more.
If you’re ready for another stop, head toward the coast and arrange a farm tour at Stepladder Creamery in Cambria. A couple of miles off Highway 1, this hidden gem offers a chance to meet the goats and taste the cheese. The ranch also has avocados, cherimoyas, and a farm stay.
There’s no need to fit it all into one day. Start at any stop and explore at your own pace.
CalPoly University Creamery
Part of the largest dairy science program in the country, Cal Poly Creamery has been making cheese and other dairy products for students, alumni, and the community since 1903.
Open Friday from 12pm - 4pm
Central Coast Creamery Deli & Cheese Shop
Reggie Jones has worked in the dairy industry for 25 years. He started 1991 working in a lab for a cheese company. From there, he gained experience in all aspects of the dairy industry, from whey refining to bacteria culture sales.
Wednesday through Sunday: 11am-6pm
Stepladder Creamery
Stepladder was originally founded in 1870 as a cattle ranch and part of the Harmony Valley Creamery Association.
