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Estrella Warbirds Museum

4251 Dry Creek Rd · Paso Robles, CA

Why you should go…

Estrella Warbirds Museum sits on the grounds of Paso Robles Municipal Airport, site of the former World War II era Estrella Army Air Force Base. The nonprofit museum displays more than 40 restored military aircraft alongside roughly 50 military vehicles and memorabilia. It shares its grounds with the Woodland Auto Display, a companion collection of classic and racing cars. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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  • #aviation museum
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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Estrella Warbirds Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Woodland Auto Display

    Under $25

    A vintage and racing car museum sharing the Estrella Warbirds Museum grounds in Paso Robles, California.

    Right next doorMore like this

  • Sightseeing
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    Paso Robles Wine Country

    Free

    Central Coast California wine region with more than 200 wineries, roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

    4.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    San Luis Obispo County

    Free

    California's Central Coast wine country and beach region, covering San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Morro Bay.

    6.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Central Coast Zoo

    Under $25

    An AZA accredited municipal zoo in Atascadero showcasing exotic and native wildlife beside Atascadero Lake Park.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Margarita Adventures

    $50+

    A six line zipline canopy tour over Santa Margarita Ranch wine country with a suspension bridge crossing.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

    Free

    A San Luis Obispo museum honoring veterans with military artifacts, uniforms, firearms and recorded oral histories.

    26 mi awayMore like this