7 curated art & antiques options in the Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo area, including Hands Gallery, Park Street Gallery, Just Looking Gallery. Each listing identifies its actual town; nearby trips are labeled.
Browse the medium and setting before planning an art stop: a working studio, contemporary gallery and antiques shop offer different experiences. Exhibitions change; contact the gallery about a particular artist or work.
Plan the geography
Pair a Paso meal with General Store and City Park, or head to SLO for the Thursday market. Cambria and the coast are separate trips; avoid stacking them between timed Paso reservations.
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Hands Gallery
San Luis Obispo
Handcrafted ceramics, jewelry and useful art from local and national makers. A downtown stop for a gift with a maker’s identity rather than a generic souvenir.
Many pieces are one of a kind; call about a specific work.
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Park Street Gallery
Paso Robles
Central Coast painting, sculpture, handmade furniture and fine craft in one downtown gallery. Browse regional artists during a park-area walk, or look for an individual piece for your home.
Check the gallery’s art-walk schedule for evening visits.
Original paintings, limited-edition prints and sculpture in downtown SLO. The mix of local and international artists makes this a browsing stop for collectors and casual art visitors alike.
Check current exhibitions before planning an artist-specific visit.
Artist-made pottery, glass, wood and jewelry in Cambria’s East Village. A good place to find functional ceramics for the table as well as a small handmade gift.
Nearby trip to Cambria; handmade pieces and glaze colors vary.
Contemporary paintings, photography and sculpture in the former Bank of Cambria building. Add it to an East Village art walk for a contrast with nearby craft-focused shops.
Nearby trip to Cambria; verify midweek opening days.
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Harmony Glassworks
Harmony · Nearby trip
A working glass studio and gallery with sculpture, vases, lighting and smaller glass gifts. Book a glassblowing experience if you want to make something as part of a coastal day trip.
Nearby trip to Harmony; classes need reservations and have participation requirements.
Sculpted encaustic paintings and mixed-media work in a downtown artist-run gallery. Choose this stop for textured, colorful work and its recurring art-walk evenings.
Monday and Tuesday visits are by appointment; confirm current hours.