Atascadero California Real Estate!

The community of Atascadero was founded in 1913 as a utopian, planned colony by Edward Gardner Lewis, a successful magazine publisher from the East. Located in the heart of the Central Coast, Atascadero is halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Atascadero's central location provides easy access to the local wine region, coastal beaches and back roads for bicycling or touring. Recreation in and around Atascadero includes thousands of acres of vineyards, prestigious wineries, almond orchards, unspoiled lakes, biking, parks, swimming, Hearst Castle, a Zoo, and lots outdoor activities of all kinds.Lakes: Atascadero Lake Park, Lake Nacimiento, Lake San Antonio, Santa Margarita Lake Golf: Chalk Mountain Golf Course, Eagle Creek Golf Course.