Where the Pines Meet the Sea Just 6 miles

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2012 - 2013
The Official Visitors Guide
Cambria, California • CambriaChamber.org
Where the Pines Meet the Sea
Just 6 miles south of Hearst Castle™
Index
Activites & Entertainment........................6
Antiques, Collectibles, Art Galleries .....5
Artist’s Colony.............................................14
Business Services.......................................11
Clothing..........................................................13
Coastal Discovery Center .......................28
Coffee in Cambria ......................................37
Cycling in Cambria ....................................32
Demographics................................................2
Dog Friendly ................................................32
Elephant Seals.............................................20
Find Us............................................................13
Fiscilini Ranch.............................................18
Food & Dining..............................................15
Gifts & Specialty Items.............................19
Health & Wellness .....................................22
Hearst Castle ...............................................44
Historical Society.......................................34
History of Cambria....................................36
Jewelry ...........................................................25
Live Theatre .................................................16
Lodging ..........................................................27
Map ..................................................................43
Moonstone Beach ......................................38
Moonstones..................................................39
Piedras Blancas Light Station...............10
Real Estate ....................................................35
Reasons to Visit ..........................................24
Tidepooling .................................................38
Visitor Facts .................................................12
Visitor Services...........................................37
Weddings & Special Occasions...............39
Welcome to Cambria...................................3
Wine & Beer Tasting.................................40
The Cambria Magazine
Published annually by
The Cambria Chamber of Commerce
767 Main Street - Cambria, CA 93428
805.927.3624
www.CambriaChamber.org
2012-2013 Cambria Magazine
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Cambria Demographics
ASSESMENTS: Call the county assessor:
(805) 781-5643 or 1-800-834-4636.
INDUSTRY: Tourism, agriculture, real estate, light industry, services.
CLIMATE: Mild - 50-70 degrees.
No smog, seasonal fog. Normal rainfall 20”-25”. Some
pollens, in fall and spring.
POPULATION:
Estimated 6,426. Median Age 52
Households 2878
Businesses: 482. The majority comprised of
specialty items, clothing, unique gifts, gourmet foods,
art galleries, restaurants, lodging, massage, spa and
beauty.
ELEVATION: Sea level to 200 feet
GOVERNMENT: San Luis Obispo County
(unincorporated area). County Sheriff protection.
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Welcome to
Cambria, Within Reach, Yet a World Apart on the California Central Coast
Sometimes being off the radar has its advantages, as is evident in the village of Cambria on the
California Central Coast. Here, the scene evokes an
earlier era of coastal
California, when life was
more in sync with the
peaceful rhythms of the
adjacent Pacific Ocean.
The noise and stress of
urban life have yet to intrude, as if ashamed to get
near such natural beauty.
In Cambria, even the food
slows down — because
there’s not a fast food
chain to be found.
Visitors discover that
Cambria, in fact, has several attributes in common
with Carmel, its famous
neighbor 100 miles to the
north, such as rugged
beaches, forested knolls
and a quaint village brimming with bistros, art galleries and specialty shops.
But the similarities happily end there. Cambria
has resisted the conformity of big brand stores.
Cambria is always thriving but never crowded.
It’s not a place to spend
hours on your cell phone.
Rather, it’s a place that
will make you forget
about your cell phone. Poets, writers, musicians and
painters continue to set the town’s cultural tone, which
favors eclecticism over commercialism.
Cambria is conveniently situated along coastal High-
way 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles, but it
wasn’t always so easy to reach. When stagecoach service first came to the town in 1867, poor roads meant
that it took eight hours to
travel just 30 miles to San
Luis Obispo, a town to
which many locals now
make an easy commute.
From 1919 to 1947, the
biggest show in town was
the creation of nearby
Hearst Castle in San
Simeon, which today is a
major visitor destination
operated by the California
Department of Parks.
Crowds of workers came to
build the castle and serve
the glittering guests of
newspaper titan William
Randolph Hearst. Legend
has it that Hearst himself
once purchased the entire
stock of a local market that
still operates today.
While no longer isolated,
Cambria still remains, in
many ways, a world apart.
For this reason, Cambria is
a popular destination for
those who want to get
away from it all, if only for
a weekend. Yet for all of its
natural quietude, Cambria
is also close to a variety of
exciting experiences. The
Paso Robles wine country begins 15 miles to the east,
while the bustling harbor of Morro Bay is 15 miles to
the south. The entrance to Hearst Castle is in San
Simeon just six miles to the north. Four more miles up
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Welcome continued...
the coast is the Piedras Blancas lighthouse, which
overlooks a rare breeding ground for massive elephant seals. The seals, which weigh up to 5,000
pounds, can be viewed from the bluffs.
Back in the village, the hungry traveler is in luck, as
Cambria is home to a gourmet food and wine experience that is shaped by local farms, fresh seafood and
wineries. An eclectic array of restaurants serves a variety of styles, including Italian, Pacific Rim, Mexican,
Seafood, Contemporary Comfort and Global Cuisine.
Wine and beer enthusiasts can also discover local flavors at wine shops and tasting rooms in the village.
Lodging is plentiful in Cambria. One can stay near
the ocean on Moonstone Beach or be in the center of
the village in a cozy bed and breakfast atmosphere.
Moonstone Beach offers breathtaking views of the
ocean. An extensive boardwalk makes it easy to traverse the wild shoreline and reach the dazzling beach
below. The adjacent village is home to several bed and
breakfasts, inns and motels that are just a short stroll
from shops and restaurants.
The arts also abound in Cambria, which is no surprise considering that so many artists call the community home. More than a dozen art galleries feature
original paintings, sculptures, glassware and crafts.
Our live theaters earn rave reviews for their dramatic
performances.
Specialty shops, garden nurseries, antique stores
and cafes also make it easy to meander casually
around Cambria, while adventurous types will find
plenty of hiking and biking opportunities in the surrounding hills. Local companies offer guided kayak
tours of nearby coves, as well as surf lessons.
While there is so much to see and do in Cambria, the
temptation to just sit back and relax is always present. After all, few places make it so easy to renew the
soul and reawaken the spirit.
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Antiques, Collectables & Art Galleries
Explore over 20 Antique Stores & Art Galleries.
The following are just a few who support their community through this magazine.
Melanee Sylvester Gallery
724 Main St.
927-5450
Offering the original oil paintings, cards & prints
by Tracy Sylvester-Harris & Melanee Sylvester
www.MelaneeSylvester.com
Antiques on Arlington
755 Main Street
Just behind Caren’s Corner
927-1121
Vintage treasures to priceless antiques
See ad page 19
Moonstones Gallery
4070 Burton Drive
927-3447 or 800-424-3827
www.Moonstones.com
Brett White Gallery
4044 Burton Drive
909-1420
The romance of Cambria through photography.
www.BrettWhiteGallery.com
See ad page 4
Patricia Griffin Studio & Gallery
880 Main Street at the Old School House
924-1050
www.PatriciaGriffinStudio.com
Bronze, Silver & Gold
4044 Burton Drive
927-5421
Cambria’s best in selection & value. Exquisite
jewelry & original art in Cambria’s east village.
www.BSGCambria.com
See ad this page
Teresabelle Gallery
766 Main Street
927-4556
www.TeresabelleGallery.com
See ad page 4
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Activities & Entertainment
ANTIQUE STORES
A variety of antique stores scattered
thoughout the village loaded with
past treasures and incredible finds!
BEACHCOMBING & TIDEPOOLS
Moonstone Beach, Cambria’s magnificent public parklands, with miles
of rugged coastline, is a beachcomber’s paradise. The beach is covered with tiny, smooth semiprecious
stones and there are tide pools
teeming with life. Take a walk on the
wonderful new boardwalk or go
barefoot in the sand.
DAY USE PARKS
In Cambria, Leffingwell Landing, at
the north end of Moonstone Beach
Drive, offers magnificent coastline
views, picnic tables, restrooms and
beach access. Shamel Park, adjacent
to Moonstone Beach on Windsor,
has a large, protected grassy area,
playground, horse shoe pit, picnic
tables and BBQ’s for day use. The
swimming pool is open in the summer. In San Simeon Cove, William R.
Hearst State Beach has picnic areas,
public restrooms, and a pier.
their name; winsome females whose
faces seem etched with a smile and
the endearing babies with big, round
eyes. Birth and breeding season is at
its peak in January and February,
with pups being born and big guys
fighting for breeding access. For
more information call 924-1628.
FISHING
William R. Hearst State Beach, just
six miles north of Cambria, has pier
fishing. Rock and surf fishing is permitted along Moonstone Beach at
various locations.
GALLERIES, SHOPS
AND RESTAURANTS
All along the main street and short
side streets of both the East and
West Villages, you will find charming gift shops, art galleries, antique
malls, specialty shops, and fine
restaurants – many of which have
live music. Every Friday from 2:30
pm to 5:00 pm, at the Veterans’ Hall
Parking Lot - 1000 Main Street, you
can visit our famous Farmers Market offering local produce and fresh
seafood as well as homemade gourmet delicacies.
HEARST CASTLE® Hearst
Castle® is open for tours all
year except Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s
days. Separate tours are required to cover all of the
165 room estate. Tour One
is recommended for the
first time visitor. All tours
begin at the Castle’s Visitor
Center located just off Highway One, six miles north of
Cambria. See ad on back
cover for more details.
ELEPHANT SEALS can be seen on
the beaches south of the Piedras
Blancas Lighthouse, 10 miles north
of Cambria. These creatures include
the great blubbery males with pendulous noses that give these beasts
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HEARST CASTLE® THEATER
Experience the giant 5-story tall
screen and incredible digital surround sound, located at the Hearst
Castle® Visitor Center, six miles
north of Cambria. See article page 44.
PIEDRAS BLANCAS
LIGHTHOUSE TOURS
Few tall, classic lighthouse towers,
typical of the Atlantic Sea- board,
were built on the Pacific Coast, since
the high bluffs along much of its extent provide the necessary height
for a focal plane. Piedras Blancas, Pigeon Point, and the original tower at
Point Arena, were the only tall, seacoast lighthouses built in California.
Get more information and tour details on page 10.
MARINE LIFE
Gray whales can be seen migrating
south from late December to early
February, and north in March and
April. Excellent sites for whale
watching include Leffingwell Landing and Moonstone Beach. Cambria
is the southern gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Along Moonstone Beach you
will see seals basking in the sun and
sea otters frolicking in the waves.
Just north on Hwy 1, Elephant seals
haul out along the beach to calve and
mate. Visit San Simeon Bay Coastal
Discovery Center for information
and exhibits about the rich natural
history of the area. For more information 805-927-6575. Learn about
the Coastal Discovery Center on page
25 and tide pooling wildlife viewing
etiquette on page 37.
NIT WIT RIDGE
This charming home is an example
of folk art architecture, it is listed on
the National Register of Historic
Landmarks. Built in 1928 by Art Beal,
also known as Captain Nit Wit, Nit
Wit Ridge has been featured in many
national publications and on television. Located at 881 Hillcrest.
LIVE THEATRE
Two theaters present year-round
plays and entertainment in unique
and professional venues; everything
from classical to original productions. See details; “The Artist Colony
of Cambria” on page 14.
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OVERNIGHT CAMPGROUNDS
San Simeon State Beach, just a few
miles north of Cambria, has
overnight spaces all year round. For
State Park reservations call 1-800444-7275.
RECREATION
In addition to fishing, you will find
surfing, windsurfing and swimming
in the ocean along local beaches.
There are many hiking trails and a
historic walking tour of the village.
Visit the Cambria Museum to find a
“Walking Tour” map. For the golf
enthusiast there are wonderful
courses nearby. Kayakers enjoy the
waters along local beaches. Kayaks
are available for rent. Another local
tradition is the Cambria Lawn Bowls
Club. Located downtown at 950
Main Street, this fun-loving group
welcomes visitors to try their hand
at this Old World sport. They even
offer free lessons!
SANTA ROSA CREEK ROAD
Enjoy this idyllic country road lined
with working cattle ranches, orchards and farms. For a scenic ride,
take loop from Cambria to Cayucos
which begins at Santa Rosa Creek
Road, at the east end of Cambria’s
Main Street, crosses Highway 46 at
midpoint and ends at Highway One
in Cayucos.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Attend Barbecues, Car Shows, Festivals, Art Shows, Live Music, Wine Tasting, Running, Hiking,
Special Events & Holiday Celebrations. Listed are just a few.
Visit the Chamber website for complete listings: CambriaChamber.org
August
Art & Adventure Auction ...........greenspacecambria.org
La Fiesta de Santa Rosa......................santarosaparish.org
September
Pinedorado Days ........................................ pinedorado.com
Pinedorado Waffle Breakfast..................pinedorado.com
Pinedorado Car Show.................................pinedorado.com
5k Pinedorado Fun Run ............................pinedorado.com
Soupabration .................................................elephantseal.org
Shore Bird Walk...........................cambriaranchwalks.com
October
Hearst Castle Evening Tour....................hearstcastle.com
Scarecrow Festival ..........cambriahistoricalsociety.com
Harvest Festival ................cambriahistoricalsociety.com
Open Studios Tour....................................sloartscouncil.org
Viva Las Vegas Casino Night ......................VivaRotary.org
Oktoberfest ....................................cambriaoktoberfest.com
Forever the Ranch Event............................ffrpcambria.org
January
Art & Wine Festival..............................cambriaartwine.org
Elephant Seal Festival................................elephantseal.org
February
Western Dance Jamboree ..............cambriachamber.org
March
Sunset At San Simeon ................................elephantseal.org
St. Patricks Day Dinner ........................legionpost432.com
November
Cambria Holiday Boutique .............cambriachamber.org
Local Restaurants offer incredible Thanksgiving Feasts
April
Easter Egg Hunt ......................................legionpost432.com
Chili Cook Off & Car Show...............cambriachamber.org
Sculpture by the Sea...........................campoceanpines.org
Wildflower Show ..........................................ffrpcambria.org
Fairie Festival........................................heartseaseshop.com
December
Holidays in the Pines ........................cambriachamber.org
Month long celebration includes
• Festival of Trees – Decorated Tree Auction
• Hospitality Night – Village Open House
• Christmas at the Market Place
• Cambria Chorale Concert
• Christmas at Hearst Castle
• Children’s Christmas Party
• Christmas Concert at the Santa Rosa Chapel
May
Cambria Garden Tour ................cambriagardentour.com
Music Recital & Tea ...........................cambriachamber.org
Wine Festivals ...................................Stay cool on the Coast
Garden Extravaganza..................cambriapineslodge.com
June
Mixer/Business Showcase..............cambriachamber.org
Country Coast Bike Ride.............countrycoastclassic.org
Heritage Days .....................cambriahistoricalsociety.com
July
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
& Fireworks ..........................................cambriachamber.org
927 Non-Traditional
Art Show............................................artistsofcambria.com
Great Kitchens of Cambria ........................ffrpcambria.org
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Cambria Farmer’s Market
Veterans’ Hall Parking Lot
1000 Main St.
924-1260
www.CambriaFarmersMarket.com
Olallieberry Festival
4022 Burton Dr., Historic East Village
927-5125
www.CambriaFestivals.com
See ad this page
See ad page 8
SeeCambria.com
Photos of Cambria
www.SeeCambria.com
Elephant Seal Festival
4022 Burton Dr., Historic East Village
927-5125
www.CambriaFestivals.com
See ad this page
Hearst Castle
Six miles north of Cambria in San Simeon
800-444-4445
www.HearstCastle.com
See ad back cover
Hearst Castle Theater
750 Hearst Castle Rd. - San Simeon
800-444-4445
www.HearstCastleTheater.com
See ad back cover
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Piedras Blancas Light Station
Lighthouses have a special appeal.
They are usually constructed in scenic, rugged locations. The image of a
lighthouse casting a beam to safely
guide mariners is one of strength,
stirring feelings of hope and reassurance. The lighthouse at the
Piedras Blancas Light Station is no
exception. It has been guiding
mariners for over 137 years. Although
the structures were ravaged by
weather and age, the site is being
restored to its former glory.
The Piedras Blancas lighthouse
was originally 100 feet tall. Today it
stands at 70 feet. What happened?
Earthquakes over the years caused
damage to the structure. Following
an earthquake on the last day of
1948 the upper part of the tower
was removed. The first order Fresnel lens was relocated to Cambria,
where it can now be viewed next to
the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
In 2001 management of the light
station was turned over to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Tasked by the public to restore the
site to its period of greatest historical significance, the BLM has made
has made great progress within the
last several years. Several support
structures have been restored or reconstructed. Good news! The first
phase of restoration of the lighthouse was completed in February
2012. The old lead based paint was
removed from the exterior and interior walls and the lighthouse is now
sporting a fresh coat of bright, white
paint. Attention is now focused on
generating the necessary funding to
replicate the missing upper three
floors. The Piedras Blancas Light
Station Association (PBLSA) is the
non-profit partner for
the Bureau of Land
Management.
In addition to
restoration of the structures, and thanks to a
tremendous volunteer
effort, native vegetation
has been restored to
Point Piedras Blancas.
An exciting result is the
increase in the numbers
of native animals seen.
Public tours of the Piedras Blancas
Light Station encompass the scenic
beauty and the historic elements of
the Piedras Blancas Light Station, as
well as spectacular opportunities for
viewing wildlife. Come listen to the
sound of the sea and to sea lions
barking. Look for whales and sea otters. Discover how lighthouses
played an important role as aids to
navigation.
For information on
www.Piedras Blancas Light Station
www.PiedrasBlancas.org
PUBLIC TOURS
Except Federal Holidays
September to June 14: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
June 15 – August: Monday through Saturday except federal holidays
Meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, located
1.5 miles north of the light station, at 9:45.
Do not wait at the gate to the lighthouse!
For special arrangements, or for groups of 10 or more,
please call 805-927-7361 or email [email protected].
Adults $10, children 6-17 $5, no fee for age 5 and under.
For information on Piedras Blancas Light Station
www.piedrasblancas.gov (BLM website)
or www.piedrasblancas.org (PBLSA website)
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Business Services
Cambria has over 100 Business Services.
Listed are some of those ready to serve you.
Cambria Hardware & Lumber
2345-B Village Lane
927-4650
We have just about everything you need,
and then some!
Cambria Trolley
541-2228
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
www.SLORTA.org
See ad this page
Gerber Auto Services
2421E Village Lane
927-8444
For all your automotive needs. Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm
McColloch Consulting
2450 Main Street, Ste E
927-5993
See ad this page
Mel's Lock & Key
2580 Pineridge
927-4250
Bonded, licensed, insured.
Old Cambria Market Place/Carwash
589 Main Street
927-8877
See ad page 2
The Cambrian
2442 Main St.
927-8652
Your weekly source for Cambria, San Simeon
& Harmony news.
www.TheCambrian.com
Area Code is 805, unless otherwise noted.
All businesses listed in this magazine are
Cambria Chamber of Commerce members &
support their community by advertising in
this publication. Not all Chamber Members
are represented.
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Cambria Visitor Facts
AREA CODE: 805
BANKING: Rabobank, Heritage Oaks
Bank, & B of A
NEWSPAPERS: The Cambrian ~
2442 Main St. Weekly, on Thursdays. 927-8652. Home delivery of
San Luis Obispo Tribune, & Los Angeles Times.
TV/RADIO/ INTERNET: Charter
Communications provides cable for
phnone, Internet & TV. ATT provides phone & internet services.
Local FM radio station, KTEA 103.5.
MAIL SERVICE: Cambria U.S. Post
Office located at Main & Bridge
Street. Home delivery, or you can
choose to rent a post office box and
enoy a daily trip to pick up the mail,
see old friends and hear the news.
RECREATION: Hiking trails, bicycling, surfing, kayaking, tide pools,
beach-combing, rock hunting and
fishing. Lawn bowling, tennis, picnic
facilities, public swimming pool are
all part of the year-round recreation
opportunities in Cambria.
CHURCHES: Baptist, Catholic, Christian Science, Christian Fellowship,
Presbyterian, Episcopal and Unity.
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS:
Many of the hotels and coffee
shops offer Wi-Fi.
SHOPPING & DINING: A full
range of shops and services
for visitors and residents.
You will find retail specialty
shops, gourmet and casual
restaurants, art galleries,
gift and antique shops, wine and ale
tasting, clothing stores, a hardware
store, grocery markets, gas stations,
auto repair, home furnishings, spas,
beautiful nurseries and garden
shops.
PARKS & CAMPSITES: San Simeon
State Beach Park (1 mile north) day
& overnight use (No Hookups). For
day use Shamel Park offers an outdoor swimming pool (open in summer), picnic tables, barbecue areas, a
wide expanse of lawn and a great
place for a cook-out or a romp on the
beach. Leffingwell Landing State
Picnic Grounds on Moonstone Beach
Drive also has barbecue areas, picnic
tables and tide pools to explore.
William R. Hearst State Beach in San
Simeon (6 miles north) is another fun
place to spend an afternoon. You will
find barbecue areas, picnic tables, a
great swimming beach, and a pier.
PUBLIC LIBRARY: Located at: 900
Main St., Cambria, 927-4336. Internet Access.
ARTS & CULTURE: Numerous organizations engage in a spectrum of
cultural activities. Allied Arts Association, Pewter Plough Playhouse,
Garden Clubs, Music Ensembles,
Writer’s Club & Adult Recreation
Center - all supply year-round events.
The Annual Cambria Art & Wine Festival, in January, is the perfect time to
enjoy what makes Cambria such an
interesting and rich community.
MEDICAL: Family Practitioners, Optometrist, Psychologist, Chiropractors, Dentists, Blood Draw services,
Paramedic and Ambulance Services,
Home Health Services are available.
Hospitals: Cambria is served by
three facilities:
Twin Cities Hospital – Templeton
(25 miles inland),
Sierra Vista – San Luis Obispo
(35 miles south),
French Hospital – San Luis Obispo
(37 miles south).
TRANSPORTATION: The regional
bus system - San Luis Obispo RTA has exact timetables and fare information at www.slorta.org. Bus information is 541-2228 and general
information is 781-4472. The RTA
regional Route 12 offers service to
Hearst Castle. The Castle is served by
three round trips Monday through
Saturday. Rental cars available in San
Luis Obispo 35 miles south. Free
Trolley Fri-Mon. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
www.CambriaChamber.org
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Clothing & Accessories
Cambria has over 12 unique clothing & accessory stores. Here are just a few to try on.
Exotic Nature
783 Main St.
927-8423
Custom scented bodycare, clothing, jewelry,
candles, unique gifts - Open Daily
www.ExoticNature.com
Moonstones Gallery
4070 Burton Drive
927-3447 or 800-424-3827
www.Moonstones.com
See ad page 4
Porte House Gallery of Wearable Art
4015 West Street
927-1005
www.GOWACambria.com
See ad this page
The Place
2336 Main St. #A
927-1195
Quality casual women’s clothing & accessories
at affordable prices. Open daily.
www.ThePlaceCambria.com
How to get to Cambria
Cambria rests at the foot of the scenic
Highway One/Big Sur coast, halfway between
Los Angeles and San Francisco
By CAR:
Cambria is located 240 miles north of Los Angeles and
240 miles south of San Francisco on U.S. Highway 1.
Coming South:
From Highway 101, take Highway 46 West.
Turn right, north, on Highway 1.
Coming North:
From Highway 101 at San Luis Obispo take the
“Highway 1 Morro Bay/Hearst Castle” exit and
follow north to Cambria.
CAMBRIA
By AIR:
The San Luis Obispo County Airport is 35 miles south
of Cambria. Car rentals are available at the airport.
By TRAIN:
An Amtrak train station is located in San Luis Obispo,
35 miles south of Cambria, as well as in Paso Robles,
30 miles east of Cambria. Car rentals are available in
San Luis Obispo, and a county bus runs between SLO and Cambria.
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The Artists’ Colony of Cambria
Cambria is often referred to as an artist colony, a place
where a wide variety of arts are united by a strong
sense of place and community. Indeed, according to an
article in San Luis Obispo’s
NewTimes, Jazz journalist
Francesca Nemko even
coined the term “jazz
colony” to describe Cambria’s world-class collection
of jazz musicians.
But jazz isn’t the only art
that Cambria has cornered.
The village has become
home to artists from the
world over who specialize
in painting, sculpture, glass
work, jewelry and even
wearable art. Many of them
have public galleries that inhabit some of Cambria’s
most historic and captivating structures.
Resident artists often say that the area’s stunning natural beauty is what first attracted them to Cambria, and
that it never ceases to provide inspiration. They add
that they also stay because of the chance to interact
with such a wide range of other artists. The Wednesday
Irregulars is a group of area artists who meet weekly at
different scenic spots along
the coast. Here they create,
discuss and critique. They
welcome visitors to the
group, too!
Reflecting Cambria’s outof-the-way location, local art
gallery prices tend to be significantly lower than those in
other coastal communities.
Cambria also boasts an active and accomplished theater scene. Both the Theater
at the Old Grammar School
and the Pewter Plough Playhouse are respected for their
concerts, musicals and plays.
Brimming with character and
characters, these venues offer
year-round performances in enjoyable settings, and are
bolstered by the dedicated and enthusiastic talent that
has happily landed in little Cambria.
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Food & Dining
Of over 35 gourmet restaurants & specialty foods
in our village we list a few for you to taste.
Allocco's Italian Bakery
1602 Main Street
927-1501
www.Alloccos.com
See ad page 14
Bob & Jan's Bottle Shop
2292 Main Street
927-4909
See ad page 14
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
761 Main Street
927-0670
www.CambriaCoffee.com
See ad page 14
Caren's Corner
755 Main Street
927-1161
Ice Cream, Candy, Sandwiches, Espresso Beverages
See ad page 19
Cookie Crock Market
1240 Knollwood
927-4490
Quality groceries, meat, produce, liquor & deli. Excellent wine selection from local wineries. Open
Monday-Saturday 8 am - 9 pm; Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
www.CookieCrock.com
Dragon Bistro
2150 Center Street
927-1622
www.DragonBistro.biz
See ad page 17
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Live Theatre in Cambria
Cambria Center for the Arts
The Pewter Plough Playhouse
Allied Arts Association
1350 Main Street
In the west wing of Old Grammar School
The “Cambria Center for the Arts” is located in
the West Wing of the old grammar school on Main
Street in Cambria. In 2009 Allied Arts and the
school district contracted for the
Allied Arts Association to lease
that space, housing the Visual
Arts Gallery and the Performing
Arts Theatre. This has been an extremely beneficial move thereby allowing Allied Arts to become the
Cambria Center for the Arts. The Visual Arts Gallery is open Friday through
Saturday, visit the website for hours.
During intermission you can enjoy their
great gallery of local artwork. They update it often.
Join them and let them entertain you in the magic
of Theatre. Visit their website for information on
current offering ArtistsOfCambria.com.
“The Jewel Box of Community Theatres”
824 Main Street, corner of Sheffield St
One of Cambria’s most entertaining attractions
all year ‘round, is the PPP founded 35 years ago by
Jim and Olga Buckley; and JB is still Artistic
Director and has been honored by the American Association of Community Theatres
with its Distinguished Merit
Award for “development of the
highest standards for community theatre”.
The PPP is also known for the
artistic atmosphere of the theatre
itself. “The most unique theatre on
the central coast”, said Dave Congalton, the popular local KVEC Radio Host.
The Pewter Plough Lounge serves wines
and other refreshments just off the lobby.
For current show reservations and info:
(805) 927-3877
PewterPloughPlayhouse.org
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Food & Dining
Indigo Moon
1980 Main Street
927-2911
www.IndigoMoonCafe.com
See ad page 15
Las Cambritas
2336 Main St.
927-0175
See ad page 15
Linn's Restaurant
2277 Main Street
927-0371
www.LinnsFruitBin.com
See ad this page
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach Dr.
927-3859
www.MoonstoneBeach.com
See ad page 16
Robin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Dr.
927-5007
www.RobinsRestaurant.com
See ad page 15
San Simeon Beach Bar & Grill
9520 Castillo Dr. - San Simeon
927-4601
Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, full bar,
great food. At San Simeon Lodge.
www.SanSimeonBeachResort.com
See ad page 32
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Hiking the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
A trip to Cambria is hardly complete without a visit to the Fiscalini
Ranch Preserve. This natural area of
just under 440 acres in the heart of
Cambria contains a vast network of
trails; from a developed boardwalk
to
tiny
tracks
through the forest.
The “Ranch”, as it
is called by locals,
has many access
sites and is open to
the public from
dawn ‘til dusk every
day of the year. It is
bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the
west, and small
neighborhoods on
the north and south
and
the
town
of Cambria to the
east. It is bisected by
Highway One dividing it into east and
west portions, connected by Santa
Rosa Creek which provides a natural corridor for wildlife. It is home to
a number of endangered species and
species of special concern and so
provides great wildlife viewing opportunities.
The most popular trail is the one
mile Bluff Trail which provides
sweeping ocean views from near the
dramatic ocean bluff. This trail is a
continuation of the California
Coastal Trail. It is a fairly flat, boardwalked and granite paved pathway
that is ADA accessible. There is ADA
parking at the north and south
Windsor entrances. Dogs must be
leashed on this trail and bicycles
must be walked here.
For a more solitary experience, a
walk through the forest is just the
ticket. You can access the rare and
endangered Monterey pine forest at
the Highway One, Tipton and Trenton entrances. These trails are
smaller and less traveled. If
you enter via Highway One, you will
need to climb a fairly steep hill past
the remains of the old Fiscalini Family dairy and homesite and cistern
built in 1865. This back way into the
forest will reward you with quiet
and its own special charms. From
this trail you can break out onto the
400-foot ridge, which will afford
stunning views of the coast to
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Piedras Blancas to the north and almost as far as the Harmony Headlands State Park to the south.
A map of all the trails may be
picked up at the Cambria Chamber
of Commerce, at either end of the
Bluff Trail or by accessing the Friends
of the Fiscalini Ranch
Preserve website
mentioned at the
end of this article.
Friends of the
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, the organization that watches
over this much
loved open space,
conducts free once
a month, docented
walks that talk
about some natural
aspect of the preserve. To find out
the walk topic,
when it is scheduled and where it
will begin, log on to CambriaRanchWalks.com. For more information
about the Ranch or Friends of the
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, call (805)
927-2856 or visit FFRPCambria.org.
Gifts & Specialty Items
Cambria offers 80 gift & specialty item shops.
Listed are a few to explore.
A Matter of Taste in Cambria
4120 Burton Dr.
927-0286
www.AMatterOfTasteCambria.com
See ad page 18
Ball & Skein & More
4210 Bridge Street
927-3280
Yarn, Knitting & Crochet supplies since 1978!
www.CambriaYarn.com
Cambria Beads
746 Main Street, Suite B
927-9907
“The Best Little Bead Store”. Focal beads,
findings, classes & inspiration!
www.CambriaBeadStore.com
Cambria Village Pharmacy Toys & Games
2306 Main Street
927-4236
See ad page 23
Caren's Corner
755 Main Street
927-1161
See ad this page
Deer Run Art & Artifacts
2024 Main Street
927-0427
www.DeerRunCambria.com
See ad this page
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Elephant Seals
A large and growing colony of northern elephant
seals has made the beaches just south of the Piedras
Blancas lighthouse their home
base. North Coast visitors have
an up-close view as the seals give
birth, mate, molt and play.
Mother Nature’s free show,
which can be safely viewed from
a large boardwalk on the south
and north side of the parking lot,
changes with the seasons as
seals of different ages come and
go. Blue-jacketed volunteer docent guides from Friends of the
Elephant Seal are there to explain to visitors what’s going on
at the moment.
Winter is the peak season of
seal activity. The huge males,
looking like prehistoric monsters
and weighing up to 5,000
pounds, begin arriving from
their Alaska migration in late November. They put on a good show as they bellow in
booming, echoing voices, chase each other and fight for
territory on the beach. The pregnant females start arriving in December. Each alpha male reigns over his territory, surrounded by a harem of from 30 to 40 females.
Each female delivers one black pup, weighing about 60
pounds. The pups are born from mid-December to early
February, and visitors may be lucky enough to observe
a birth during that time. Over 4,400 pups were born
during the last birthing season.
The females head out to sea after mating, leaving
their fat weaned pups, called weaners, on the beach.
The youngsters don’t know how to swim or forage for
food, and during the months they are learning to swim,
they live off the fat gained while nursing.
In March, most of the adults, having fasted for
months, are far out to sea, feeding again. The big males
are headed back to Alaska, and the winsome, wide-eyed
weaners are still on the beach, playing and teaching
themselves to swim. Some of
these little guys are still there in
April when the females and juveniles, from ages one to about five,
return to molt. The seals shed a
layer of skin once a year in what
is called a catastrophic molt.
They look scruffy and tattered
when they arrive and silvery and
sleek in their new duds when
they leave after four to six weeks.
They come and go in a sort of musical chairs sequence of ages and
genders. There are many seals on
the beach in early spring, but
they are pretty quiet.
Some of the females and juveniles are still there in late May
when the subadult males come in
to molt. These boys are fun to
watch because, like most adolescent males, they like to show off, posture and play-fight.
To visitors who haven’t seen adult males, these young
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Gifts & Specialty Items
Exotic Nature
783 Main St.
927-8423
Custom scented bodycare, clothing,
jewelry, candles, unique gifts Open Daily
Moonstones Gallery
4070 Burton Drive
927-3447 or 800-424-3827
www.Moonstones.com
The Garden Shed
2024 Main Street
927-7654
www.CambriaGardenShed.com
See ad page 4
See ad page 19
GOWA Creative Arts
4009 West Street
927-1005
www.GOWACambria.com
Old Cambria
Market Place & Carwash
589 Main Street
927-8877
Souvenirs, T-shirts, Sweat shirts,
selection of local wines.
The Squibb House
4063 Burton Dr.
927-9600
www.SquibbHouse.net
See ad page 13
See ad page 2
Grow Nursery
2024 Main Street
924-1340
www.GrowNursery.com
See ad page 19
Paws on Main Art Rubber Stamps
816 Main Street
927-PAWS (7297)
Rubber stamps and accessories for
the creative mind & imagination!
Home Arts
727 Main Street
927-ART1(2781)
www.Home-Arts.com
Sweet Offerings
4070 Burton Dr.
927-9300
www.SweetOfferingsCandy.com
See ad page 20
See ad page this page
Linn's Gourmet Goods
4241 Bridge St.
924-1064
www.LinnsFruitBin.com
Teresabelle Gallery
766 Main Street
927-4556
See ad page 17
See ad page 4
guys look big and tough, but they are juvenile versions of the adult males that return to molt in July.
In September and October some of the young seals
return, this time just to rest. Early fall is the time of
year when the fewest seals are on the beaches. But
visitors may see harbor seals, sea otters, or
dolphins, and they will always be greeted by
friendly ground squirrels and maybe a little bush
rabbit or two.
The office of the non-profit Friends of the
Elephant Seal is in the Cavalier Plaza in San
Simeon, where books, videos, T-shirts, photographs, cards and other items are available.
For more information call the office at
924-1628 or visit www.elephantseal.org
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See ad page 20
Cambria and Your Wellbeing
By Darcy Cleome, Multi-dimensional Spiritual Healer, Channel, Teacher, Writer and Founder of the Amethyst Healing Center
way to Big Sur and the healing waters of the Esalen Institute, but it is also home to high quality bodyworkers,
energy healers and spiritual teachers and channels of
all kinds. Many believe the
“power vortexes” in this immediate area are quite strong and
that the volcanic energies from
the morros create an atmosphere similar to Hawaii. There
are a number of ways to optimize your health with a relaxing and recharging experience
whether in the privacy of your
hotel, at a local spa or at a full
service healing center. Physical
and spiritual wellness includes
improved circulation, the release of toxins, pain reduction, profound relaxation and
realignment of your energy flows, meridians and
chakras, restoration of your inner and outer balances,
and a greater reconnection to your sense of purpose
and the relationships in your life. Whether you are just
looking for fun and relaxation, or are working on deeper
issues, the various healers and activities available in
Cambria can help you to enjoy each day and get more
out of your life.
While you are enjoying your stay in our area mix it
up a little: try kayaking and a horseback ride, enjoy
healthy fresh ingredients from our local farms and
wineries, and get a new outlook on the next step of your
personal journey with a reading, a massage and some
spiritual healing. There are so many ways to nourish
your body and soul in Cambria. This is truly a blessed
spot from which to reconnect to yourself, your loved
ones and renew your commitment to a healthy, happy
and energetic you. And remember too, that when your
inner healing takes place, it smooths the way for the
whole world to heal along with you! We're one of California's best kept travel secrets! But we'll share the
love with you....
Here in Cambria and on the Central Coast in general,
we are so fortunate to be living in one of the happiest
and healthiest places in the country.
Whether your cup of tea is
connecting with friends and
family while enjoying the
scenery, hiking on our beautiful open spaces or watching for
marine mammals and whales,
you have so many options for
reconnecting with the grander
scheme of things and remembering your own special place
in the cosmos, right here in
Cambria.
It's no wonder so many creative types and healers have
chosen to make this special area their own personal
piece of paradise. Between the refreshing negative ions
of the ocean air, the plentiful exercise, the stimulating
connections and the chance to finally relax and power
down, many people experience profound wellness and
renewal when they spend time in our uncrowded corner of California. Not only is Cambria the unofficial gate-
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Health & Wellness
Cambria offers over 20 health & wellness experts. Listed are some for you to relax with.
Amethyst Healing Center
704 Main Street
927-1700
www.AmethystHealingCenter.com
Moonstone Day Spa
Cambria Massage
927-5159 or cell 909-7665
Therapeutic massage & aquatics.
www.MoonstoneDaySpa.com
www.CambriaMassage.com
See ad page 22
Cambria Drug & Gift
2222 Main Street
927-7283
Sojourn Healing Arts Center
2905 Burton Drive
927-8007
www.SojournSpa.com
See ad page 22
Cambria Village Pharmacy
2306 Main Street
927-4236
See ad this page
The Cambria Connection
870 Main Street
927-1654
A Community Resource Center. Events and
12 step schedules on-line.
www.TheCambriaConnection.org
See ad this page
El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa
5620 Moonstone Beach Drive
805-924-3003
Designed to Inspire Serenity and Rejuvenation.
www.ElColibriHotel.com
Therapy By the Sea
816 Main Street
927-2956
www.CambriaDaySpa.com
Frank Fratto, D.D.S., Inc.
2150 Main Street #4
927-4811
See ad this page
See ad this page
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An Alphabet of Reasons to Visit Cambria
If you find yourself visiting our area on a weekday, and think there is nothing to do because there are no events or festivals going on….think again! Here are just some examples of affordable, every day activities for you and your family!
A
H
rt studios and galleries are many in Cambria and
often the artist is in
the store or studio as is
the case with the Melanee
Sylvester Gallery and Patricia Griffin Studio. Stop in
to talk inspiration and
view their work.
orseback riding is
seasonal, available
between the months
of May and October.
I
Werks Giant Screen
Theater, located at
Hearst Castle, has
daily showings of
Hearst Castle: Building the Dream – the
story of William Randolph Hearst’s quest of creating “The Enchanted Hill”.
For additional information HearstCastleTheater.com.
B
ike riding is a favorite
among many locals and
visitors. We have mountain
biking trails and country
roads to explore.
C
J
K
offee Houses… this conjures up thoughts of sitting, sipping and socializing.
Try Cambria Coffee Roasting
Company on Main Street.
ogging is another popular form of exercise practiced
on all roads and streets around town.
ayak rentals are offered at the cove in
San Simeon at W.R.
Hearst State Beach. Or
cast off your own and explore the caves and
beaches not accessible by
land.
D
ay spas offering facials and massages are just the
ticket to complete your time here to relax and rejuvenate. Check out those listed under Health and Wellness and call for an appointment.
E
lephant Seal rookery. We are so fortunate to have
this extremely unique wonder of nature in our own
backyard! Take a short trip up the coast (about 10
miles) and let the knowledgeable docents answer your
questions. No entry fee and lots of photo opportunities.
L
M
ive theater is now presented at two venues in Cambria. See feature articles on page 16.
oonstones are the signature stones that are
searched for and coveted when found. Take a walk
on the sand along Moonstone Beach Drive and see if you
are one of the lucky ones!
F
ood, food, food! Cambria and San Simeon serve up
an amazing array of dining delights – from awesome
pizzas to gourmet
dinner fare. Please
visit our many establishments listed on
the food and dining
pages 15 and 17.
N
ature photography - what a
perfect place to learn or,
refine your talents. From the
beach, to the Santa Lucia
Mountains, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings & interesting people.
G
ift shops are to be
explored in both
East and West villages.
Souvenirs, hand made
originals, unique items
that can make the
perfect gift. There is
something for everyone, so don’t go home
empty handed!
O
cean fishing is allowed
without a license in San
Simeon off the pier. Surf fishing
is also popular along our beaches.
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Jewelry in Cambria, the Jewel of the Central Coast
Moonstones Gallery
4070 Burton Drive
927-3447
or 800-424-3827
www.Moonstones.com
Bronze, Silver & Gold
4044 Burton Drive
927-5421
Cambria’s best in selection & value. Exquisite
jewelry & original art in Cambria’s east village.
www.BSGCambria.com
See ad page 4
Exotic Nature
783 Main St.
927-8423
Custom scented bodycare, clothing, jewelry, candles,
unique gifts - Open Daily
Teresabelle Gallery
766 Main Street
927-4556
See ad page 4
An Alphabet of Reasons to Visit Cambria continued...
P
U
iedras Blancas Light Station is a family must see.
This historic lighthouse is perched on the rugged
coast about 8 miles up the coast. Tours are available.
See page 10.
nwind at one of our many lodging establishments.
From quaint to fancy, from dog friendly to adult only,
we have THE place for you to stay. Take your pick from
our lodging facilities listed on pages 26 through 33 and
enjoy! And then come back!
Q
uaint homes and businesses are featured on the
Cambria Historical Society’s historic walk through
East & West Villages. Stop by the Museum at Burton
Drive and Main Street for maps and more information.
V
endors of locally grown, fresh produce show up every
Friday, between 2:30 & 5pm at the Veterans’ Hall
parking lot to sell their fresh goods at the Cambria
Farmer’s Market. Come sample the bounty!
R
agged Point is just a
quick 25 minutes up
the coast and an awesome, easy drive. Once
there, you can stroll
through their grounds,
gape at the fantastic
view, enjoy a meal or
even stay overnight.
W
ine and beer tasting is available throughout the
villages of Cambria, with near a dozen places to sip
and savor. Some favorites & our new ale house are
featured on our wine and beer tasting page 41.
X
Y
tra friendly and helpful staff to make your stay special
& memorable.
our furry friend will love Cambria’s dog park! Located at the South/East end of town. Open daily.
See page 32.
S
urf our waves. Enjoy
one of the favorite
local water sports on
our local beaches. You
can surf as far north as
Ragged Point on down
to Cayucos. You will see
surfers of all ages testing their skills on the waves.
Z
ebras may be seen on your right driving north
towards Hearst Castle and Ragged Point. They are
probably one of the
most photographed
sights of our area
after the Castle and
the Elephant seals.
T
hrow on some sensible or hiking shoes and take to
the many trails offered on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, San Simeon Beach Campground, Strawberry or
Fern Canyons or the boardwalk along Moonstone Beach
Drive. See map on page 43.
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Lodging
Cambria offers over fifty unique & very special
lodging sites. Listed are a few where you can rest
your head & luxuriate in the ambiance of Cambria.
Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
9415 Hearst Drive - San Simeon
927-4688 or 800-826-8168
www.CavalierResort.com
See ad page 26
Bluebird Inn
1880 Main Street
927-4634 or 800-552-5434
www.BlueBirdMotel.com
See ad this page
Blue Dolphin Inn
927-3300 or 800-222-9157
www.BlueDolphinInn.com
See ad page 26
Bridge Street Inn HI-Cambria
4314 Bridge St.
927-7653
Charming 1890’s home in village. Rooms & dorm.
Individuals/Groups
www.BridgeStreetInnCambria.com
Burton Inn
4022 Burton Drive, Historic East Village
927-5125
www.BurtonInn.com
See ad page 9
Cambria Inns
927-5600 or 800-222-9157
www.CambriaInns.com
See ad page 26
Cambria Landing
927-1619 or 800-549-6789
Ocean views Jacuzzi Suites, fireplaces, balconies,
continental breakfast & complimentary wine!
www.TheCambriaLanding.com
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The Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay
The Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay is
an interactive interpretive center cooperatively
operated by NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine
Sanctuary and California State Parks.
The Center is located at historic William R. Hearst
Memorial Beach in San Simeon and is open to the
public free of charge from 11am to 5 pm every Friday,
Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
There are many things to do at the Coastal
Discovery Center; listen to a talking tidepool, feel the
fur of a sea otter, explore the history of San Simeon Bay,
learn about sunken ships and an underwater volcano,
and make your own microscope slide to see what lives
in a drop of sea water! Volunteers will help you earn a
Jr. Ranger badge and lend you a pair of binoculars to
look for marine life off of the pier.
Public summer programs are offered on Saturday
mornings by reservation, and the Coastal Discovery
Center fair is held each year on the third Saturday
of July!
For more information about hours, special events, and school group programs, call (805) 927- 6575,
or visit our website at; montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/cdc/welcome.html (click on map below)
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Lodging
Cambria Palms Motel
2662 Main Street
927-4485 or 866-489-4485
www.CambriaPalms.com
Captain's Cove
927-8581 or 800-781-COVE
Enjoy ocean breezes, smell the salt air.
www.CaptainsCoveInn.com
See ad this page
805-924-3003
Designed to Inspire Serenity and Rejuvenation.
Cambria Seaside Getaways
702 Main Street
927-0177 or 800-464-0177
www.CambriaSeasideGetaways.com
See ad page 27
Her Castle Homestay B&B Inn
1978 Londonderry Lane (Lodge Hill)
924-1719
Award winning; fireplaces, balconies, king bed,
full breakfast & complimentary wine.
www.HerCastle.cc
Cambria Shores Inn
927-8644 or 800-433-9179
www.CambriaShores.com
See ad inside front cover
Cambria Vacation Rentals
784 Main St. Ste A
927-8200 or 800-545-5079
www.CambriaVacationRentals.com
J. Patrick House Bed & Breakfast
2990 Burton Drive
927-3812 or 800-341-5258
www.JPatrickHouse.com
See ad page 28
See ad page 27
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30
Lodging
Little Sur Inn
927-1329 or 866-478-7466
www.LittleSurInn.com
See ad page 30
Moonstone Cottages by the Sea
927-1366 or 800-222-9157
www.MoonstoneCottages.com
See ad page 26
Moonstone Hotel Properties
2905 Burton Drive
927-4200 or 800-966-6490
www.MoonstoneHotels.com
See ad this page
Moonstone Landing
6240 Moonstone Beach Dr
927-0012 or 800-830-4540
www.MoonstoneLanding.com
See ad page 30
Olallieberry Inn Bed & Breakfast
2476 Main Street
927-3222 or 888-927-3222
www.Olallieberry.com
See ad this page
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Dog Friendly Cambria
Water is available with a shady area for owners to
socialize while keeping an eye on their canine friends.
Bring your dog for a visit and enjoy the company of
many local Cambrians who visit the park regularly.
Cambria is a VERY dog friendly town and this is
proven by their great dog park. The J&J Heller
Cambria Dog Park is surrounded by pine and oak tree
covered hills with a spectacular view of the nearby
mountains to the East. It is located at the south end of
Main Street and Santa Rosa Creek Road in Cambria.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days
a week and there is plenty of parking in a large unpaved
parking lot located conveniently in front of the main
gate. The park is fully ADA accessible.
For a complete list of Dog Friendly
establishments in Cambria please call;
Cambria Chamber of Commerce: 805-927-3624 or
stop by the Visitor’s Center at 767 Main Street.
.
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Lodging
Ragged Point Inn
19019 Hwy.#1 - Ragged Point
20 miles north of San Simeon
927-4502
www.RaggedPointInn.com
See ad this page
San Simeon Lodge
9520 Castillo Dr. - San Simeon
927-4601
www.SanSimeonBeachResort.com
See ad page 32
San Simeon Pines Resort
927-4648 or 866-927-4648
www.SSPines.com
See ad page 1
Sand Pebbles Inn
927-5600 or 800-222-9970
www.SandPebblesInn.com
See ad page 26
Whispering Pines B & B
1605 London Lane
927-4613
Romantic, secluded & stress free. King bed,
flat screen HDTV, full breakfast & spa.
www.WhisperingPinesBedAndBreakfast.com
White Water Inn
927-1066 or 800-995-1715
www.WhiteWaterInn.com
See ad this page
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Cambria Museum & Historical Society
Preserving Cambria’s heritage
has been an important part of the
mission of the Cambria Historical
Society, beginning with our purchase and restoration of
the Guthrie-Bianchini
House. The vintage home
at the corner of Burton
Drive and Center Street,
just off Main Street, is
now a period museum,
and since opening in
December 2008, has
hosted more than ten
thousand visitors.
Ongoing litigation in
one of California’s
longest probates held
the house in limbo and a
state of deterioration until the Bianchini family’s estate was settled by
court order. The Cambria Historical
Society purchased the property in
2001, with the goal of creating a museum, heritage garden and a focal
point for the historic area of early
day settlement.
The Society worked to restore the
house after several years of planning
and obtaining the necessary permits.
The original “salt box” part of the
house facing Center Street was totally disassembled, and all the items
removed were carefully documented
by members. Where possible, these
parts were reused when the house
was rebuilt, and others were used to
fabricate duplicate parts.
the construction of Highway One
along the cliffs of Big Sur and the
sinking of a World War II tanker off
our nearby coastline. By creating the
Wilfred Lyons Memorial
Archive, we are using
donations to properly
preserve, store and exhibit Cambria’s irreplaceable treasures of
the past, and we plan to
make our information
available for research.
continued on page 35
In July 2004, the
largest portion of the
house which facing Burton Drive was lifted up
on stilts, and a stem wall
foundation was built for
the entire structure. In
October, the house was
lowered into place and
stabilized to prevent further deterioration; rehabilitation was then
temporarily suspended
due to lack of funds.
Our dedicated volunteers continue to maintain and develop the
property and its environs. By creating a series of displays and exhibits,
we provide locals and visitors alike
with fresh perspectives on Cambria’s history, its successive industries, and the families who at one
time made Cambria the second
largest town in San Luis Obispo
County.
Come and visit the museum,
which is open Friday through Sunday from 1 until 4, and Monday 10
until 1; admission is free. View the
progress we made before and after
construction, and learn about other
structures in our historic area. Current exhibits tell the amazing tale of
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Real Estate
Cambria Pines Realty - Lance Morales
746-A Main St.
927-8616 or 800-676-8616
www.CambriaPinesRealty.com
See ad this page
Jan Lloyd, Barnes & Assoc. Sotheby’s Realty
743 Main Street
927-9700
or 877-871-0131
www.CambriaCoastalProperties.com
Jack Posemsky Real Estate
718 Main Street
927-4777
www.JackPosemsky.com
Manya Brett - Coldwell Banker
702 Main Street
927-5000 or 800-223-3834
www.Cambria-RealEstate.com
See ad page 34
See ad this page
See ad this page
Cambria Historical Society continued...
The Historical Society
has three annual events
you won’t want to miss.
“Heritage Days:” in June
and The Harvest Festival
and Scarecrow Festival
in October.
Visit their site for dates and
more info or call
805-927-2821.
CambriaHistoricalSociety.com
CambriaScarecrows.com.
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Cambria History
by Dawn Dunlap
Chumash and Plano Salinan
Native Americans lived in our area
for centuries before the first
European visitors, Don Gaspar de
Portola and his men camped along
Santa Rosa Creek on Christmas day
1769. Under Spanish rule, our area
was part of the lands of Mission San
Miguel. After 1836, the Mission
lands of California were
secularized and distributed by the Mexican
government under a
land grant system. Rancho Santa Rosa was
granted to Don Juliano
Estrada in 1841. The
Estrada family lived on
a part of the Rancho for
fifty years. Twelve thousand acres of the
original grant were
transferred by foreclosure and sale in 1864 to
Don Domingo Pujol, a
San Luis Obispo attorney/businessman and in 1865 and 1890 the remaining 1,200 acres were sold to
Senator George Hearst. In 1866,
Don Pujol subdivided his share into
lots and sold them to eager settlers
and land speculators. The Hearst
family estab-lished a trotting horse
ranch (including a track) on their
portion; eventually subdividing and
selling portions to adjacent
landowners in the 1930s.
In 1866, Peter Forrester suggested the growing settlement be
named Cambria, after Cambria
County, Pennsylvania. In the 1860s
through the 1880s, Cambria was a
boom town of four simultaneous
booms: Cinnabar (Quicksilver) By
1876, The sixth largest quicksilver
mine in the world was established
four miles east of town; Lumber The
pine on the surrounding hills was
harvested and milled to supply
building material for throughout the
county; Whaling in San Simeon The
hunting of whales and the process36
ing of their fat (oil) and
bones was an active industry for over twenty
years and Agriculture
fruit orchards, wheat and
barley fields, swine and
dairy farms were established in every valley and
watershed. In 1880, Cambria was the second
largest town in our
county with 2 churches, 4
merchandise stores, 5 saloons, several two story
hotels and the largest social hall in
the county. In 1889, an accidental
fire burned down the commercial
center of town. Some residents rebuilt but many moved to Paso Robles and San Miguel in anticipation of
the new railroad service. Portuguese, Swiss and Canadian immigrants began buying
businesses and farms.
Chinese sea lettuce
farmers and Japanese
abalone divers and
processors worked and
lived along the coast.
Butter and cream
from north coast dairies
sold in San Francisco for
a premium; the city’s
newspapers nicknamed
our
county
“cow
heaven”. Dairying began
fading in the 1930s and
1940s; replaced with
grazing beef cattle.
In 1917, State Senator Elmer
Rigdon, a Cambria native sponsored
the bill to construct the coast road
from Carmel to Cambria. Its construction took 16 years (19211937) and cost nine million dollars.
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Visitor Services
First Baptist Church of Cambria
2120 Green Street • Hwy 1 & Ardath
927-4789
Sundays: 9:00am Family Bible Hour,
10:30 am Worship Service.
Christ centered teaching, worship & fellowship.
www.FBCCambria.org
St. Paul's Episcopal Church & Quiet Garden
2700 Eton Rd.
927-3239
Services 1st Sunday: 9:30 am;
All others: 8 & 10:30 am
www.StPaulsCambria.org
Cambria Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
767 Main Street • 927-3624
CambriaChamber.org • VisitCambriaCA.com
Welcome Map
927-1382
Fun & Colorful Birds-Eye view Map of
Cambria & surrounding areas.
www.WelcomeMap.biz
Friendly staff are ready to help you find what you
want or need. Maps, information brochures and
more are available to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Cambria History continued
In 1920, William Randolph Hearst began building a
new grand residence on a hill overlooking San Simeon
Bay. Its construction and maintenance brought many
workers and new residents to Cambria. When the State
of California took possession of the property, as a public park, it was opened as “Hearst Castle”.
In the late 1920s, the Taylor family sold one of their
ranches to the Jones Brothers of Hollywood who subdivided the ranch into small lots for seasonal cabins and
built a new town west of Cambria (complete with a
hotel, restaurant, bar, beauty salon, gas station/garage,
town hall and putt putt golf course) and called their
resort destination, “Cambria Pines”.
From 1900 until 1955, Cambria’s population was
consistently about 700 residents. Two factors greatly
changed the once isolated town, the opening of Hearst
Castle and the construction of Highway 46.
Visit the Cambria Historical Society’s web site for
additional information, photos and upcoming events:
.cambriahistoricalsociety.com
Coffee Lovers Love Cambria
by Tom Walsh, Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
We here on the California Central Coast are lucky to
be in the heart of one of the state's most vibrant areas
for coffee production.
And though many people likely recognize Cambria
and surrounding communities for the high quality wine
that is made here, coffee bean roasting and brewing is
rapidly on the rise toward becoming a trademark of
local excellence.
The cozy confines of Cambria are some of the most
inviting to come enjoy the highest quality local coffees.
Our coffee houses and local roasters offer a great
opportunity to spend some time enjoying the chance to
relax and chat with friends, both old and new.
Those of us in the greater Cambria coffee commu-
nity want to share our passion for a
great cup of coffee, or fine
espresso drink, with the world.
Here we are different than
the large corporations that
mass-produce coffee. We
don't buy into the philosophy that one cup serves all.
Let us show you that coffee can
be more than just a drink. It can be a
gateway, opening into the culture of one of our state's
most beautiful areas.
So come to Cambria. And let us show you that if you
need a great cup of joe, this is the place you need to go.
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Moonstone Beach & Neighbors
Picnickers and hikers at Leffingwell
Landing Park at the north end of Moonstone Beach Drive enjoy beach access and
picnic tables, and are even sometimes
greeted by migrating whales.
Shamel Park located on Windsor Boulevard just south of Moonstone beach is another bustling spot with sports fields, a
playground, picnic tables and a swimming
pool open during the summer months.
Ocean kayaking, swimming, windsurfing,
diving, and kite flying are some of the
many activities that abound.
Meanwhile, on the inland side of Highway 1, San Simeon Beach State Park offers
camp sites, a eucalyptus grove and hiking
trails that range from moderate to challenging.
The Fiscalini Ranch properties offer still
more cherished land that has been set aside for the public’s enjoyment. The ranch offers immaculate hiking
trails along the bluff and into the woods. See page 18
for more details.
One of Cambria’s most popular outdoor attractions is
its 8,000-foot-long boardwalk trail that winds along the
coastal bluffs above Moonstone Beach. Here you can
soak up the fresh sea air and stunning views of the Pacific. Remarkable sunsets inspire romantic evenings and
thrill photographers.
Tidepooling & Wildlife Viewing Etiquette
Central California is home to one of the world’s most
diverse marine ecosystems which are protected by both
CA State Parks and NOAA’s Monterey Bay National
Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). In addition, State Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs) in San Simeon and Cambria are
part of a statewide network which offer the protection
and conservation of marine life and habitat.
By following simple wildlife viewing etiquette rules,
you will help us to preserve and maintain our precious
natural resources, while setting a good example for
generations to follow.
As you tidepool, please;
• Avoid stepping on animals.
• Find footholds on bare rock.
• Leave everything where you find it.
• Do not collect anything.
• If you lift rock, put it back the way you found it.
• If you sit quietly and look cloesly,
you will see much more.
• For your own safety, NEVER TURN YOUR
BACK to the ocean.
• Always check weather & tides before tidepooling!
If you see a marine mammal;
• Do not touch, pick up or feed any marine mammals.
• Observe from a distance of at least 50 feet.
• Human disturbance adversely affects the health
of mothers & pups.
• Keep dogs away from marine mammals - diseases
& parasites may be transmittable.
• Call the Marine Mammal Center if you suspect
a marine animal is injured; 805-771-8300.
• Call Pacific Wildlife Care if you suspect a bird or
land animal is injured: 805-543-9453.
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Weddings & Special Occasions
Cambria offers over 25 wedding & special occasion planners & suppliers.
Listed here are a few to consider for a perfect, romantic wedding or special event.
Cambria Pines Lodge
2905 Burton Drive
927-4200 or 800-445-6868
Nestled between towering pines and the sea, our
historic 152-room property features stunning
wedding venues, theme gardens, restaurant, onsite
catering, and lodging ranging from hotel-style
rooms to luxurious cottage-style honeymoon suites.
www.CambriaPinesLodge.com
See ad page 31
Indigo Moon
1980 Main Street
927-2911
Rehearsal &
Reception Dinners
www.IndigoMoonCafe.com
See ad page 15
Olallieberry Inn
Bed & Breakfast
2476 Main Street
927-3222 or 888-927-3222
Historic 1873 home in the historic East Village;
ideal for intimate weddings.
www.Olallieberry.com • See ad page 31
The beautiful, white and translucent stones
found on Cambria’s beaches are called moonstones by the locals. Moonstone, or chalcedony,
is formed in the earth by patient dripping of
water through the ages. It is swept down the
streams into the ocean where it is tumbled and
polished by our turbulent surf along our rocky
coast.
The ancient Greeks believed the stone to arouse
the most tender of passions and were convinced that
the stone foretold the future and could guide a person
in making decisions.
With its beautiful silvery light and mysterious qualities,
the moonstone is truly a wonderful treasure reminiscent
of Cambria. Cambria moonstones are also called white
agates and may be found along the beaches from San
Simeon Cove south to Moonstone Beach.
Elizabeth Bettenhausen
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Moonstones
A Taste of Cambria...
by Jill Turnbow
It’s easy to experience Paso Robles wine country, without ever leaving Cambria! A simple stroll through
town gives you a variety of winemakers and wine shops to choose
from, without driving miles and
miles. Starting at Moonstone Cellars
at 801 Main St., taste yummy reds
and whites, each hand-crafted from
the area’s best vineyards. Then
across and down the street you’ll
find Black Hand Cellars at 766 Main
Street. Artisan wines by a singlelabel winemaker, Black Hand’s ambiance will take you back in time.
And their hefty reds will have you
swooning.
Venture down into the East Village and you’ll find Fermentations
on Burton Drive, a retail wine shop
offering tastings from a variety of
Central Coast wines as well as all the
accessories you will need to display,
serve and enjoy your wines.
On Moonstone Beach Drive, near
the corner of Windsor, the Colibri
Wine Bar offers fresh California
tapas, fireside, in their cozy lounge
while tasting premium wines from
one of the many wineries in our
area.
Of course, we don’t want to leave
out those of you who prefer your
glass filled with hops instead of
wine. A cozy new spot has just
opened in the East Village. Drop
by the Cambria Ale House on
Main Street for some tasty tidbits, great ales in the bottle and
on draft or a splash of wine.
And don't forget to treat
yourself to some stress-free
transportation...The Wine Line
offers a low-cost shuttle service that
will take you around town or out to
J. Lohr Vineyards and the Paso Rob-
les wine country. And if you end up
in the town of Paso, stop by Barbeque Cellars on 13th Street.
Whatever you choose, you don’t
have to travel far to have a great
tasting experience in the Cambria
Pines. And we pride ourselves on
our hospitality! So enjoy Cambria
Pines by the Sea. You are welcome!
Don’t Miss
The Annual Cambria
Art & Wine Festival
(last weekend of January)
January 25, 26, 27 2013
Visit CambriaArtWine.org
or call 927-3624 for details
Tickets Available October 1
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Wine & Beer Tasting
Barbeque Cellars
678-372-7288
www.BarbequeCellars.com
See ad this page
Black Hand Cellars
766 Main Street
927-9463 (WINE)
Offering outstanding red wines &
1920’s stories that go with the “speak
easy” theme of the tasting room.
www.BlackHandCellars.com
Cambria Ale House
2084 Main St.
395-1295
Cozy, comfy atmosphere with
craft beer on draft & WiFi.
www.CambriaAleHouse.com
805-924-3003
Wine bar located in the lobby.
Daily Wine Tasting available.
Saturday Night live music & wine
tasting event.
Fermentations
4056 Burton Drive • East Village
927-7141
Taste & buy local wines!
Gift baskets, picnic indulgences &
home decor.
Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 am - 8 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 10 pm
www.Fermentations.com
J. Lohr Winery
6169 Airport Road - Paso Robles
239-8900
www.JLohr.com
See ad inside back cover
Moonstone Cellars
801 Main Street, Suite C
927-9466
www.MoonstoneCellars.com
See ad this page
The Wine Line - Wine Tours
Paso Robles
610-8267
Door to Door “Hop On, Hop Off”
Wine tasting shuttle service in the
Paso Robles’ Wine Country.
www.HopOnTheWineLine.com
Enjoy 12 wine tasting & 2 Beer tasting sites in Cambria
&, over 100 tasting rooms within 35 miles of Cambria’s Main street.
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Visit the Wonder of Hearst Castle & Hearst Castle Theater
"Casa Grande," and three guest houses are of
Mediterranean Revival style, while the
imposing towers of Casa Grande were inspired by
a Spanish cathedral. The blending of the architectural style with the surrounding land, and Hearst's
superb European and
Mediterranean art
collection, was so
seamless that worldrenowned architectural historian, Lord
John Julius Norwich,
was moved to say
that "Hearst Castle
is a palace in every
sense of the word."
In 1865, George Hearst, a wealthy miner, purchased
40,000-acres of ranchland that included the Ranchos of
Piedras Blancas, San Simeon and Santa Rosa. In 1919, his
only son, William Randolph Hearst, inherited the land
from his mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst. By then the
ranch had grown to encompass 250,000 acres.
Originally known as "Camp Hill," its wilderness offered a place for family members and friends to "rough
it" on camping trips. Despite elaborate arrangements
with separate sleeping and dining tents, Hearst envisioned more comfortable accommodations. His simple
instructions to famed San Francisco architect Julia Morgan in 1919: "Miss Morgan, we are tired of camping out
in the open at the ranch in San Simeon and I would like
to build a little something".
Hearst and Morgan's collaboration was destined to
become one of the
world's
greatest
showplaces. As they
were planning and
constructing
his
dream home, Hearst
renamed the rocky
perch from which it
rose "La Cuesta Encantada" - The Enchanted Hill. By
1947, Hearst and
Morgan had created
an estate of 165
rooms and 127 acres
of gardens, terraces,
pools and walkways.
The estate's magnificent main house,
Castle Tour Reservations:
800-444-4445
Or Reserve Online:
HearstCastle.com
Hearst Castle Theater at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center is a 5-Story screen theater showing the
resident film “Hearst Castle, Building the Dream”
as the companion film to Castle Tours. This original 40-minute movie begins every 45 minutes;
first showing at 8:15 am. The last show of the day
is usually at 5:15 pm in the off-season and 6:45 pm
in the peak season with later show times for later
tour schedules.
Hearst Castle - Building the Dream was
produced exclusively for this Theater. Breathtaking original cinematography combined with vintage clips and stills from the 1920's and 30's
allows visitors to experience the building and
background of the Castle on a 5-story screen. This
popular film is included with any of the daytime
tour tickets.
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon 6 Miles North of Cambria, off Highway One • For more information 927-6811 • HearstCastle.com
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