Central Coast’s ultimate playground is calling all thrill seekers!

From ziplines to escape rooms, horseback trail rides, and nature tours, Margarita Adventures offers unforgettable five-star experiences for all ages and budgets. Indeed, since 2012, Margarita Adventures has set the standard for unforgettable excitement. The attractions are open year-round and include wine tasting, holiday events, private events, and more.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your family and friends and set off for adventure!

It’s time to fly

Get ready for one of the Central Coast’s most exciting outdoor activities. Margarita Adventures Zipline Adventure Tour offers a uniquely thrilling perspective on a true California landmark, the historic Santa Margarita Ranch.

Embark on six distinct ziplines spanning more than 7500 linear feet, starting with an epic 2800-foot tandem-line thrill and finishing with an 1800-foot journey over a pinot noir vineyard. Along the way, cross a 300-foot suspension bridge and enjoy stunning aerial views of valleys, mountains, and forests. During the summer, enjoy special evening Sunset Sensations zipline tours and the nighttime Glow Zip tours.

Margarita Adventures’ zipline tours have a five-star rating with Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp. It is hands-down one of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo County.

Can you escape?

ESCAPE! at Margarita Adventures offers four escape room experiences with unique storylines that test your wits, imagination, and ingenuity. An escape room is a “locked” space in which guests work together to solve interactive puzzles within a specific time frame to escape.

This year, ESCAPE! at Margarita Adventures opened the final two episodes of its “Renegade” trilogy, a spaceship-themed experience with three separate missions, challenges, and storylines. The original escape room experience, Rita’s Relics, takes you on a journey that spans Egyptian antiquity to futuristic worlds.

Acclaimed by beginners and escape room enthusiasts alike, ESCAPE! at Margarita Adventures is renowned as one of the nation’s most innovative escape room experiences—and as one of the top-rated things to do on the Central Coast.

Nature tours and trail rides

Margarita Adventures offers awe-inspiring nature tours and scenic horseback trail rides.

Margarita Adventures Nature Tours illuminate the workings of our natural world while providing you with insights that will last a lifetime. Nature tour experiences include Eagle Tours, Ranch Tours, and seasonal Wildflower Tours on the stunning Santa Margarita Ranch. It’s one of the best family-friendly things to do in the region.

Margarita Adventures partners with Central Coast Trailrides to offer horseback riding on the ranch. Three distinct trail ride options are available, ranging from a gentle one-hour introduction to a two-hour golden adventure along the ridgeline. There’s nothing like taking a trail ride into the ranch’s natural wonders and wild west roots.

Wine tasting, too

At some point in wine country, all roads lead to wine, and Margarita Adventures is no exception. They offer a Zip ‘n Sip package with their affiliated Ancient Peaks Winery. It’s an opportunity to taste wines from the vineyard you just zipped over. Tastings are held at the Ancient Peaks Tasting Room and Café just across the street from the tour office in Santa Margarita.

Ancient Peaks specializes in Margarita Vineyards estate-grown chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, zinfandel, and other wines. The winery is owned by the same three longtime local winegrowing and ranching families who operate Margarita Adventures.

Holidays, weddings, and private events

If you are coming to San Luis Obispo County to say, “I do,” or for another special occasion, you will want to check out the Asistencia, the quaint historic event venue at the center of Santa Margarita Ranch. With its 250-year-old stone and mortar walls, vaulted ceilings, and lush surrounding gardens, the Asistencia is the perfect place to host your ultimate private event, and is regarded as one of the Central Coast’s most picturesque wedding venues.

Weekends in late November through December are filled with Christmas at the Ranch, a series of festive weekend celebrations at the ranch headquarters. This holiday extravaganza features classic steam trains, twinkling lights, tasty provisions, magical sights, and old-fashioned holiday cheer. Christmas at the Ranch is ranked in the top three nationwide “Best Christmas Train Ride 2026” by Newsweek’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

For reservations and more information, visit margarita-adventures.com, or call (805) 438-3120. The tour office is located at 22719 El Camino Real, in Santa Margarita, across the street from the Ancient Peaks Tasting Room and Café. For more information about Christmas at the Ranch, visit christmasatthemargarita.com.