Atascadero

The Colony of Atascadero

This mid-sized community combines the beauty of nature and rural country life. With a population of 26,411 this town has rural charm that is within minutes of all the central coast has to offer.

Take a stroll around Atascadero Park and visit the Charles Paddock Zoo that features permanent exhibits and temporary ones for rehabilitating animals. Each year the city celebrates Colony Days with a historic re-enactment of the original tent city that started the town.

Atascadero also offers wineries, galleries, and horse breeding and training ranches all in a semi-arid climate.

Atascadero is part of the Atascadero Unified School District which features 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 traditional high school, 1 continuation high school, and 2 private academy schools.

View live, local Caltrans Traffic Cameras for Atascadero:

101 at Route 58 | 101 at Curbaril

Any additional highway conditions can be found by calling the California Highway Information Network at 1.800.427.7623.