Get ready for the biggest thrill in wine country!
At Margarita Adventures, you soar along six distinct ziplines spanning more than 7,500 combined feet, starting with an epic 2,800-foot tandem-line thrill ride and finishing with an 1,800-foot journey over Pinot Noir vines.
Thirsting for more? You can conclude your adventure on a tasty note with the optional “Zip ‘n Sip” wine package.
Horseback trail rides
CENTRAL COAST TRAILRIDES
Explore Santa Margarita Ranch on horseback
This ride encompasses all the elements of nature, vineyards, and ranch life. It includes a lush creek-bed crossing, vast open field spaces with big views, riding alongside a 300 acre vineyard, and navigating dense oak and pine studded trails. The chances to see wildlife are plentiful, as the ride circumnavigates a working cattle ranch with multiple watering locations that draw in a variety of creatures, from the cattle grazing the land to deer passing through. The route even travels by a habited bald eagles nest.
Hiking
Santa Margarita is cradled by the coastal Santa Lucia mountain range, which provides for spectacular hiking trails. From interior valleys to ocean-view vistas, there are no shortage of local hikes that will take your breath away.
East Cuesta Ridge Trail
This trail begins on the east side of Highway 101 toward the top of the Cuesta Grade, just a mile from downtown Santa Margarita. It follows the Santa Lucia Mountains that border Santa Margarita Ranch, and from the ridge you can see all the way to the ocean. A full round trip to the radio towers on Mount Lowe covers seven miles, but you can make it a shorter hike and still enjoy amazing sights. This hike is largely moderate with some strenuous parts.
Rinconada Trail
This four-mile hike begins off Pozo Road near Santa Margarita Lake. It zigzags through grassy slopes with wide-open views of the Santa Lucia Mountains as well as Pozo Valley. This hike ranges from easy to moderate, and instead of turning around at the two-mile point at Little Falls, you can extend your adventure down the Little Falls Trail if you are feeling spunky.
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is home to an abundance of hiking opportunities that yield sweeping views, including the easy Blinn Ranch trail and the moderate Grey Pine Trail.
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Santa Margarita Lake is a local treasure known for its majestic rock formations, secluded setting and abundant wildlife—including eagles, hawks, herons, pelicans, deer and much more. The Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area spans several thousand acres of designated open space.
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Kayaking
Margarita Adventures kayak tours at Santa Margarita Lake are designed as a vigorous yet relaxing excursion for all ages. Along the way, tour guides provide guests with insights into the environment of Santa Margarita Lake. Click here for more details and reservations.
Camping
Santa Margarita Lake features 60 basic campsites (no hookups), and reservations can be made up to a year in advance. The nearby KOA Campground offers more amenities and hookups.
Fishing / Boating
Santa Margarita Lake offers a relaxing environment for fishing. Trout, catfish, bluegill and other fish abound. You can cast your line from the shore or by boat.
Hiking
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is home to an abundance of hiking opportunities that yield sweeping views, including the easy Blinn Ranch trail and the moderate Grey Pine Trail.