Atascadero Historical Society Museum 6500 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, 805-466-8341, This museum documents the city's history from its birth in 1913 to the present through documents, photographs, and artifacts. 

Estrella Warbird Museum 4251 Dry Creek Road, Atascadero, CA 93446, Located in Paso Robles, 805-227-0440, This museum was named after the World War II U.S. Army Air Corps P-38 base and it features a wonderful collection of military aircraft, from props to jets, that were used in three different wars. It also features numerous military artifacts. more... 

Charles Paddock Zoo 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422, 805-461-5080, One of California's most extraordinary zoos, this beautiful zoo features a variety of rare and exotic animals, including a Burmese python, meerkats, and much more. A children's petting zoo is also on site. more...