Guidebook for Cambria
Sightseeing
Moonstone Beach is just a quick stroll from the house and it is the whole reason we love the location of the cottage. It's beautiful and peaceful, with a wonderful wooden boardwalk above.
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Moonstone Beach Drive
Moonstone Beach DriveMoonstone Beach is just a quick stroll from the house and it is the whole reason we love the location of the cottage. It's beautiful and peaceful, with a wonderful wooden boardwalk above.
Only about 6 miles from Cambria, this historic mansion, built by William Randolf Hearst, is now a museum that's full of amazing history that you can see and experience first hand.
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadOnly about 6 miles from Cambria, this historic mansion, built by William Randolf Hearst, is now a museum that's full of amazing history that you can see and experience first hand.
There's nothing like watching the elephant seals in San Simeon. Depending on the time of the year, you can spot thousands of them, and even watch the babies play with their moms!
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Aussichtspunkt Elephant Seal
There's nothing like watching the elephant seals in San Simeon. Depending on the time of the year, you can spot thousands of them, and even watch the babies play with their moms!
There are lots of great options for winetasting in the area, and this is just one, but the location and the people make this one worth stopping at.
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Hearst Ranch Winery
442 Slo San Simeon RdThere are lots of great options for winetasting in the area, and this is just one, but the location and the people make this one worth stopping at.
Gorgeous and well-maintained walking trails abound here!
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Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Bluff TrailGorgeous and well-maintained walking trails abound here!
Drive 30 minutes East and you'll find Paso Robles. More fun, food, and wine await you here! http://www.destinationpasorobles.com/event-calendar/index.php?month=11&year=2015
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Paso Robles
Drive 30 minutes East and you'll find Paso Robles. More fun, food, and wine await you here! http://www.destinationpasorobles.com/event-calendar/index.php?month=11&year=2015
Naturkundemuseum
20 State Park RdA quaint little museum!
Such a great spot to check out. Tours are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, year round! Visitors meet at 9:45 a.m. at the former Piedras Blancas Motel 1.5 mi N of the lighthouse. Adults $10.
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Piedras Blancas Light Station Association
15950 Cabrillo HwySuch a great spot to check out. Tours are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, year round! Visitors meet at 9:45 a.m. at the former Piedras Blancas Motel 1.5 mi N of the lighthouse. Adults $10.
Food Scene
This is one of our all time favorite seafood restaurants. Not just in Cambria, but anywhere. Get there early, they don't take reservations, and bring cash. Sit at the bar to see all the food action!
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Sea Chest Restaurant
6216 Moonstone Beach DrThis is one of our all time favorite seafood restaurants. Not just in Cambria, but anywhere. Get there early, they don't take reservations, and bring cash. Sit at the bar to see all the food action!
This little taco truck is small, but the flavors are big! Try the breakfast burritos, but really there's so much good stuff to try here!
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Boni's Tacos
2405 Village LnThis little taco truck is small, but the flavors are big! Try the breakfast burritos, but really there's so much good stuff to try here!
The Sow's Ear
2248 Main StOne of the best restaurants in town... hands down.
Some of the best clam steamers around. Plus, it's right by the water!
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Duckies Chowder House
55 Cayucos DrSome of the best clam steamers around. Plus, it's right by the water!
This place is the best for brunch and they have a perfect little cheese counter too! We've never been disappointed here!
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Indigo Moon
1980 Main StThis place is the best for brunch and they have a perfect little cheese counter too! We've never been disappointed here!
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful place to play, walk, or picnic. Plus there's a swimming pool that's open in the summer months!
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Shamel Park
5455 Windsor BlvdA beautiful place to play, walk, or picnic. Plus there's a swimming pool that's open in the summer months!
Shopping
My all time favorite cookies are made right here. They give free samples so you know what you are getting yourself into! Brown butter and sea salt, who'd have imagined that together they'd make magic?
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Brown Butter Cookie Company
801 12th StMy all time favorite cookies are made right here. They give free samples so you know what you are getting yourself into! Brown butter and sea salt, who'd have imagined that together they'd make magic?
Essentials
Every Friday from 2p-5p there's a great open-air Farmer's Market on the Pinedorado grounds. Pick up some great locally sourced fruits, veggies or even flowers. If you're in town on a Friday, go!
Pinedorado Grounds
940 Main StEvery Friday from 2p-5p there's a great open-air Farmer's Market on the Pinedorado grounds. Pick up some great locally sourced fruits, veggies or even flowers. If you're in town on a Friday, go!
All your grocery needs are covered in this community market.
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Cookie Crock Market
1240 Knollwood CirAll your grocery needs are covered in this community market.
Cambria General Store
850 Main StStop in for essentials.
Everything Else
If you need urgent medical care, Twin Cities Community Hospital located about 30 minutes from Cambria, is the closest hospital facility.
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Twin Cities Community Hospital
1100 Las Tablas RdIf you need urgent medical care, Twin Cities Community Hospital located about 30 minutes from Cambria, is the closest hospital facility.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdGreat for hiking and exploring.
Get out on the water! Family friendly and a great way to see what's so wonderful about the area.
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Kayak Shack
10 State Park RoadGet out on the water! Family friendly and a great way to see what's so wonderful about the area.
Take in beautiful ocean views as you cruise 18 holes. What's not to love if you're a golfer?
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Morro Bay Golf Course
201 State Park RdTake in beautiful ocean views as you cruise 18 holes. What's not to love if you're a golfer?
Like winetasting? Give Moonstone Cellars a try. Plus, it's walking distance from the house!
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Moonstone Cellars
812 Cornwall StLike winetasting? Give Moonstone Cellars a try. Plus, it's walking distance from the house!
Right around the corner from the cottage is the best (and most reasonably priced!) masseuse. An absolute must for total seaside relaxation.
Healing Hands of Happy Hill Massage
345 Warwick StRight around the corner from the cottage is the best (and most reasonably priced!) masseuse. An absolute must for total seaside relaxation.
Arts & Culture
If you love concerts, check out the line up for this cool outdoor venue when you're in town!
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Vina Robles Amphitheatre
3800 Mill RdIf you love concerts, check out the line up for this cool outdoor venue when you're in town!