Parks & Nature
Shamel Park
5455 Windsor BlvdPicnic facilities, playground, swimming pool, beach access.
Hiking trails, view the sea otters and the migrating whales.
60 locals recommend
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Bluff TrailHiking trails, view the sea otters and the migrating whales.
Enjoy the boardwalk, rest on a bench along the way and watch the surfers.
43 locals recommend
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach DriveEnjoy the boardwalk, rest on a bench along the way and watch the surfers.
Spend the day at San Simeon Cove. Relax on the beach or try kayaking.
Picnic area, public restrooms and pier fishing. Try Hearst Ranch Wine at the nearby Tasting Room.
William Randolf Hearst Memorial State Beach
Spend the day at San Simeon Cove. Relax on the beach or try kayaking.
Picnic area, public restrooms and pier fishing. Try Hearst Ranch Wine at the nearby Tasting Room.
Sightseeing
Drive up the coast to see the amazing elephant seals on the beach.
28 locals recommend
Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop
250 San Simeon AveDrive up the coast to see the amazing elephant seals on the beach.
Visit the quaint town of Harmony - Population 18 only 12 minutes away.
A community of working artists including glassblowing and award winning winery.
28 locals recommend
Harmony
Visit the quaint town of Harmony - Population 18 only 12 minutes away.
A community of working artists including glassblowing and award winning winery.
A must see while visiting the Central Coast of California. The former estate of William Randolph Hearst, publishing magnate, now owned by the State of California.
68 locals recommend
Hearst Castle Visitor Center
700 Hearst Castle RdA must see while visiting the Central Coast of California. The former estate of William Randolph Hearst, publishing magnate, now owned by the State of California.
This charming home is an example of folk art architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Built by Art Beal in 1928.
12 locals recommend
Nitt Witt Ridge
881 Hillcrest DrThis charming home is an example of folk art architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Built by Art Beal in 1928.
Gateway to Big Sur - unparalled views of rugged cliffs and the Pacific Ocean.
Just 20 miles north of Cambria on scenic Highway 1.
13 locals recommend
Ragged Point Inn & Resort
19019 CA-1Gateway to Big Sur - unparalled views of rugged cliffs and the Pacific Ocean.
Just 20 miles north of Cambria on scenic Highway 1.
Access to Piedras Blancas is only by guided tour on certain days.
Tours are offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning year-round.
Summer Schedule: Tours are offered every day EXCEPT Sundays and Wednesdays from June 16 - September 1.
No tours offered on federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
Visitors meet at 9:45 a.m. at the former Piedras Blancas Motel located 1.5 miles north of the light station on Highway 1. Do not wait at the gate to the light station! Wheelchairs and strollers are available upon request. No pets. Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Directions
$10 adults, $5 ages 6-17, no fee for ages 5 and under.
No reservations needed for groups less than 10 people.
Tours last about 2 hours and include a 1/2 mile of easy walking.
Tours enter the lighthouse, but you cannot walk up to the top of the tower due to safety concerns.
FOR TOUR INFORMATION call 805-927-7361
or email: PiedrasBlancasTours@gmail.com
18 locals recommend
Piedras Blancas Light Station Association
15950 Cabrillo HwyAccess to Piedras Blancas is only by guided tour on certain days.
Tours are offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning year-round.
Summer Schedule: Tours are offered every day EXCEPT Sundays and Wednesdays from June 16 - September 1.
No tours offered on federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
Visitors meet at 9:45 a.m. at the former Piedras Blancas Motel located 1.5 miles north of the light station on Highway 1. Do not wait at the gate to the light station! Wheelchairs and strollers are available upon request. No pets. Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Directions
$10 adults, $5 ages 6-17, no fee for ages 5 and under.
No reservations needed for groups less than 10 people.
Tours last about 2 hours and include a 1/2 mile of easy walking.
Tours enter the lighthouse, but you cannot walk up to the top of the tower due to safety concerns.
FOR TOUR INFORMATION call 805-927-7361
or email: PiedrasBlancasTours@gmail.com
A PREMIER ‘GLAMPING’ EXPERIENCE
Unique lodging and dining on California’s breathtaking Big Sur Coast.
Expansive views in all directions.
Become part of our coastal yurt community – even just for a couple of nights.
You can touch the earth here.
One half hour drive North of Hearst Castle on Scenic Hwy 1.
REMINDER: Outdoor Sushi Bar open Mar – Nov, closed Monday and Tuesdays. Indoor dining available – all nights.
6 locals recommend
Treebones Resort
71895 CA-1A PREMIER ‘GLAMPING’ EXPERIENCE
Unique lodging and dining on California’s breathtaking Big Sur Coast.
Expansive views in all directions.
Become part of our coastal yurt community – even just for a couple of nights.
You can touch the earth here.
One half hour drive North of Hearst Castle on Scenic Hwy 1.
REMINDER: Outdoor Sushi Bar open Mar – Nov, closed Monday and Tuesdays. Indoor dining available – all nights.
Morro Bay T Pier (Otter Viewing Area)
1185 EmbarcaderoFood Scene
Our favorite spot for a special occasion. Elegant Dining - enjoy an intimate American/French dinner prepared by chef/owner David. Sample a variety of local boutique wines. Reservations recommended.
25 locals recommend
Madeline's Restaurant & Wine Tasting Room
788 Main StOur favorite spot for a special occasion. Elegant Dining - enjoy an intimate American/French dinner prepared by chef/owner David. Sample a variety of local boutique wines. Reservations recommended.
Open for dinner at 4:30pm. Covered heated garden dining. Wonderful american cuisine. Excellent wine and cheese selection.
29 locals recommend
Indigo Moon
1980 Main StOpen for dinner at 4:30pm. Covered heated garden dining. Wonderful american cuisine. Excellent wine and cheese selection.
Great spot for Sunday Brunch. Situated on Moonstone Beach Drive.
Outdoor and indoor dining - magnificent ocean and sunset views.
43 locals recommend
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach DriveGreat spot for Sunday Brunch. Situated on Moonstone Beach Drive.
Outdoor and indoor dining - magnificent ocean and sunset views.
Our favorite spot for breakfast. Generous portions and great service.
Sit inside or outside. Open from 7 AM to 2 PM.
Redwood Cafe
2094 Main StOur favorite spot for breakfast. Generous portions and great service.
Sit inside or outside. Open from 7 AM to 2 PM.
Established in 1985 Robin's is known for it's International Fare, Farmer's Market Fresh Handcrafted Global Cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner - patio dining. Happy Hour M - F, 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
74 locals recommend
Robin's
4095 Burton DrEstablished in 1985 Robin's is known for it's International Fare, Farmer's Market Fresh Handcrafted Global Cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner - patio dining. Happy Hour M - F, 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
A must stop while in Cambria - try their world famous Olallieberry pie.
Open daily for breakfast and bakery, lunch and dinner 8 AM to 9 PM
53 locals recommend
Linn's Restaurant
2277 Main StA must stop while in Cambria - try their world famous Olallieberry pie.
Open daily for breakfast and bakery, lunch and dinner 8 AM to 9 PM
Oyster Bar and Seafood - our favorite spot for fresh seafood. Open daily at 5:30 PM Closed Tuesday. Cash or check only. Early birds line up at 4:30 PM so they can sit at the Oyster Bar.
58 locals recommend
Sea Chest Restaurant
6216 Moonstone Beach DrOyster Bar and Seafood - our favorite spot for fresh seafood. Open daily at 5:30 PM Closed Tuesday. Cash or check only. Early birds line up at 4:30 PM so they can sit at the Oyster Bar.
Ocean views from every table. Menu has various fresh foods from exquisite appetizers, to fulfilling main courses, and tasty desserts. In addition, it is well known for premium steaks, seafood, and a diverse selections of wines.
San Simeon Beach Bar & Grill
9520 Castillo Dr Ocean views from every table. Menu has various fresh foods from exquisite appetizers, to fulfilling main courses, and tasty desserts. In addition, it is well known for premium steaks, seafood, and a diverse selections of wines.
Another great breakfast spot. Both inside and patio dining. Best pancakes in town! Located in the center of Cambria and offer California Style Breakfast and Lunch. Brunch is served on Sunday. By special request they are now serving Mexican Dinners Wed. - Sat. Phone: 805-927-8646
15 locals recommend
Creekside Gardens
2114 Main StAnother great breakfast spot. Both inside and patio dining. Best pancakes in town! Located in the center of Cambria and offer California Style Breakfast and Lunch. Brunch is served on Sunday. By special request they are now serving Mexican Dinners Wed. - Sat. Phone: 805-927-8646
Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough
Cafe · Italian Restaurant · Mediterranean Restaurant
7 locals recommend
Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough
824 Main StHarmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough
Cafe · Italian Restaurant · Mediterranean Restaurant
Buy our coffee. We roast in-house, we can be seen every day roasting and brewing your favorite blends!
Open 7am to 5:30pm.
8 locals recommend
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
761 Main St Buy our coffee. We roast in-house, we can be seen every day roasting and brewing your favorite blends!
Open 7am to 5:30pm.
Cal-Asian fare made with the freshest ingredients from local farmers and seafood purveyors. Irresistible house made desserts and sorbet and wine, sake and beer chosen to pair well with your food.
Open from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed Thursdays
Wild Ginger
2380 Main StCal-Asian fare made with the freshest ingredients from local farmers and seafood purveyors. Irresistible house made desserts and sorbet and wine, sake and beer chosen to pair well with your food.
Open from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed Thursdays
841 Main Street, Cambria. Open for breakfast and lunch - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Cambria Mimosa's Steak & Seafood
841 Main St841 Main Street, Cambria. Open for breakfast and lunch - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Sow’s Ear offers a comfortable and unrefined atmosphere to dine in, and their accepted dress code is always casual, yet every diner can expect refined cuisine. Don’t miss the “Early Bird Special “ from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily!
8 locals recommend
The Sow's Ear
2248 Main StThe Sow’s Ear offers a comfortable and unrefined atmosphere to dine in, and their accepted dress code is always casual, yet every diner can expect refined cuisine. Don’t miss the “Early Bird Special “ from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily!
JBJ Round Up Pizza n' Grub
815 Main StSnug, no frills eatery with beers on tap.
A menu featuring an array of classic Italian dishes in a traditional setting with eclectic decor.
Lombardi's Pasta Familia
4158 Bridge StA menu featuring an array of classic Italian dishes in a traditional setting with eclectic decor.
Unfussy Mexican eatery with outdoor seating offering familiar dishes alongside tequila drinks & beer.
Las Cambritas
2336 Main StUnfussy Mexican eatery with outdoor seating offering familiar dishes alongside tequila drinks & beer.
2164 Center Street. Located behind Slabtown Mercantile.
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm
805-395-7029
35 locals recommend
The Hidden Kitchen
113 N Ocean Ave2164 Center Street. Located behind Slabtown Mercantile.
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm
805-395-7029
Indoors and ocean view patio seating with house specialties such as homemade vegetarian salsa, lamb shanks in a mild tomato sauce and our famous "Margaitas De Vino" made with os Cabos Agave Especial Wine. You gotta try there homemade lemon ice cream!
El Chorlito Mexican Restaurant
9155 Hearst DriveIndoors and ocean view patio seating with house specialties such as homemade vegetarian salsa, lamb shanks in a mild tomato sauce and our famous "Margaitas De Vino" made with os Cabos Agave Especial Wine. You gotta try there homemade lemon ice cream!
Mellow, family-run sports bar serving casual pub eats & 15 types of draft beer in comfy surroundings.
11 locals recommend
West End Bar & Grill
774 Main StMellow, family-run sports bar serving casual pub eats & 15 types of draft beer in comfy surroundings.
Tasty food in a kickback environment, both indoor and outdoor seating.
9 locals recommend
Sandy's Deli & Bakery
604 Main StTasty food in a kickback environment, both indoor and outdoor seating.
Build your own pizza, sandwiches, beer and wine. Delivery available.
Open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Luigi`s Pizza
Build your own pizza, sandwiches, beer and wine. Delivery available.
Open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Drinks & Nightlife
Located across from historical Sebastian's General Store building in San Simeon.
Open daily 11:00am to 4:00pm.
$25 Legacy tasting fee. Tasting fee waived if 2 bottles of wine purchased.
16 locals recommend
Hearst Ranch Winery
442 Slo San Simeon RdLocated across from historical Sebastian's General Store building in San Simeon.
Open daily 11:00am to 4:00pm.
$25 Legacy tasting fee. Tasting fee waived if 2 bottles of wine purchased.
One of our favorites! Open: 11am to 5pm everyday. Croad Vineyards is nestled within California's wine country surrounded by the majestic views of west side Paso Robles.
7 locals recommend
Croad Vineyards
3550 Vinedo Robles LnOne of our favorites! Open: 11am to 5pm everyday. Croad Vineyards is nestled within California's wine country surrounded by the majestic views of west side Paso Robles.
Tasting room right in the middle of town. Winemaker Todd Clift is very knowledgeable and produces some great wines.
11 locals recommend
Moonstone Cellars
812 Cornwall StTasting room right in the middle of town. Winemaker Todd Clift is very knowledgeable and produces some great wines.
Essentials
Independent Super Market open every day. Full service Deli, fresh local produce and a great selection of local wines. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 8pm
34 locals recommend
Cookie Crock Market
1240 Knollwood CirIndependent Super Market open every day. Full service Deli, fresh local produce and a great selection of local wines. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 8pm
Health food store and more. Cambria's version of a mini Whole Foods.
27 locals recommend
Soto's True Earth Market
2244 Main StHealth food store and more. Cambria's version of a mini Whole Foods.
Everything Else
Welcome to Cambria Pickleball by the Sea. Our club is growing and we invite you to come out and give this easy-to-learn, fun game with the funny name, "Pickleball," a try. We have the equipment, just wear tennis shoes (non-mark soles) and a smile.
Where: We play on six new dedicated pickleball courts located at the Old Cambria Grammar School, 1350 Main St.
When: Drop-in fee is $3/person. Every day from 8am to noon you are likely to find club members playing. We have a “New Players’ Clinic” on Friday mornings at 9am, by appointment only with Bill Timothy, 805-927-3993.
Contact Us:
You may contact us by phone at 805-927-1755 or email us at
cambriapickleball@gmail.com if you have questions
Cambria Center For The Arts
1350 Main St
Welcome to Cambria Pickleball by the Sea. Our club is growing and we invite you to come out and give this easy-to-learn, fun game with the funny name, "Pickleball," a try. We have the equipment, just wear tennis shoes (non-mark soles) and a smile.
Where: We play on six new dedicated pickleball courts located at the Old Cambria Grammar School, 1350 Main St.
When: Drop-in fee is $3/person. Every day from 8am to noon you are likely to find club members playing. We have a “New Players’ Clinic” on Friday mornings at 9am, by appointment only with Bill Timothy, 805-927-3993.
Contact Us:
You may contact us by phone at 805-927-1755 or email us at
cambriapickleball@gmail.com if you have questions
Arts & Culture
One of Cambria's oldest homes is the Guthrie-Bianchini House, built in 1870 by Thomas Clendinen. Now the home of the Cambria Historical Museum, this lovely old building sits on the corner of Burton Drive and Center Street in Cambria's East Village. The original house, a small "salt box," was sold in 1882 to Benjamin Franklin (rumored to be a relative of THE Benjamin Franklin).
7 locals recommend
Cambria Historical Museum
2251 Center StOne of Cambria's oldest homes is the Guthrie-Bianchini House, built in 1870 by Thomas Clendinen. Now the home of the Cambria Historical Museum, this lovely old building sits on the corner of Burton Drive and Center Street in Cambria's East Village. The original house, a small "salt box," was sold in 1882 to Benjamin Franklin (rumored to be a relative of THE Benjamin Franklin).