Then, we found two bounce houses: one for ages 3 and younger and another for big kids. This room also has foosball and Skee-Ball. A nice row of chairs for parents line the wall. I can’t speak to the comfort level of those chairs, however, because who can actually sit with a 1 and 3-year-old? From there, we ventured into a large gym-type area where kids play
with basketballs and foam footballs. I was BFFs with that room because it was an open, boxy space where I could easily see the kiddos from any angle. After that, we hit up the toy room. Any toy you’d ever want is in this room. Noisy toys, light-up toys, wooden toys, dolls. You might even get time to sit down in here. Snack tables are in this room. And so is the restroom, which thoughtfully includes a step stool at the sink and a stocked changing table. Off the toy room is the giant play structure. Part carnival fun house, part McDonalds play place: this thing is magical. Picture a tall series of climbing platforms, nets and tube tunnels with a slide. The tubes circle above the toy room then twist back around to an observation tower. One bummer: I lost sight of my daughter while she was navigating the tunnels, which made me uneasy. So there’s a degree of trust you need to have. If you feel like your kiddo is too young to be alone up there, I would skip it. Definitely not for my 1 year old, for example. Still, Come Play is a lot of fun and we’ll be back! Two In Tow & On The Go: Class reviews, park reviews and local things to do with kids — more at twontow.com
area to go wine tasting and usually end up purchasing wine to take home. Having climate-controlled storage available helps maintain the quality of their purchase and provides convenience for the guests,” said Keller. The transitional traditional style will incorporate classic structural lines and decor interspersed with modern influences. Inside the guest rooms, brick accents, plank flooring, stainless steel bath fixtures, sliding bathroom barn doors and vintage chandeliers above the beds will convey elegance with an organic feel. The completed expansion will mark twenty years following its last revitalization in 1999, when Martin Resorts purchased the property. At that time, a well was reopened to release its historic hot mineral springs and make them available
to 18 mineral spa rooms. Ten Over Studio created the building design and Specialty Construction in San Luis Obispo will serve as contractor for the expansion project. “The Paso Robles Inn has been the cornerstone of Paso
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at Life Community Church The Come Play attraction at Life Community Church has four dedicated indoor play spaces for bounce houses, basketball, toys and a giant play structure. It’s designed to entertain babies to middle schoolers.
door, marked space B. Very underground club scene. Once we were in, we paid the nice ladies at the sign-in table, stashed our shoes in a bin and filled out insurance paperwork.
Two In Tow & On The Go: A FAMILY ADVENTURE COLUMN By Tonya Strickland I got lost on the way there (typical), but then followed a minivan thinking surely this more put together person was also on the hunt for some indoor play sanity. Copying other parents: first chapter of the official parenthood survival guide, am I right? #noshame. That led us to the parking lot behind the church and then through a nondescript white PICCOLO from page 16
The 12th Street façade and new guest rooms will feature exposed, whitewashed brick walls. Juliet balconies will overlook the street and an inner courtyard. Beyond the three-story elevation visible from 12th Street, a fourth floor will be set farther back. The space will contain a guest room, a suite, restrooms and a rooftop bar to occupy the remainder of the upper floor. The 24-room capacity can be booked for large groups and flexible seating of the bar space can also be arranged to provide seating for private events and weddings. Lush rooftop landscaping and a covered trellis will complete the look. The new hotel addition will incorporate a ground-level wine tasting room plus storage lockers for guests to place their wine purchases for safekeeping. “Most guests are visiting the
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Come Play’s toy room has a wide assortment for kiddos to play with, even a plastic climbing slide.
WHERE: 3770 Ruth Way, Space B, Paso Robles. TIMES: Only open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. COSTS: $5 per child or $10 maximum per family; adults free. Cash only. BRING: Insurance cards, socks and snacks. CONTACT: www.mylifecc.net; 805-434-5040.
Robles for over 150 years,” said Keller. “We are proud of our history and look forward to starting our next chapter.” Paso Robles Inn is located at 1103 Spring Street in Paso Robles. Visit pasoroblesinn.com.
PASO Magazine, February 2018