The Gateway to Magnificent Hearst Castle®

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2011 - 2012
The Official Visitors Guide
Cambria, California • CambriaChamber.org
The Gateway to Magnificent Hearst Castle®
Index
Activites & Entertainment .....10
Art Galleries.............................5
Artist’s Colony .......................14
Business Services ......................7
Clothing ..................................7
Coastal Discovery Center.......25
Coffee in Cambria .................40
Cycling in Cambria................34
Demographics..........................2
Elephant Seals........................22
Fiscilini Ranch .......................18
Food & Dining......................15
Gifts & Specialty Items ..........19
Health & Wellness .................23
Hearst Castle ........................44
Historical Society...................28
History of Cambria................36
How to Get to Cambria...........8
Live Theatre...........................16
Lodging .................................27
Moonstone Beach ..................38
Moonstones ...........................24
Piedras Blancas Light Station ...6
Real Estate .............................35
Reasons to Visit .....................20
Street Map .............................43
Tidepooling &
Wildlife Viewing Etiquette..37
Visitors Facts............................9
Visitor Services ......................38
Weddings & Special Occasions39
Welcome to Cambria ...............3
Wine Tasting..........................41
The Cambria Magazine
Published annually by
The Cambria Chamber of Commerce
767 Main Street - Cambria, CA 93428
805.927.3624
www.CambriaChamber.org
2011-2012 Cambria Magazine
Designed & Produced by
Nancy McKarney
Diversified Graphic Design
805.927.0491
www.McKarney.com
Ad Sales by Nancy Carr 805.909.0441
Live .pdf version of this document
available at www.cambriachamber.org
with links to advertiser sites.
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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.
Official Guide of the Cambria Chamber of Commerce,
(805) 927-3624 • 767 Main St. Cambria, CA 93428
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Welcome to Cambria
Cambria, Within Reach, Yet a World Apart on the California Central Coast
S
ometimes 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
Highway 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.
Some decide to stay and call it home, such as
legendary jazz saxophonist Red Holloway, who
discovered Cambria in 1985 while driving down the
coast after performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Holloway is one of several notable musicians who
make regular appearances at a local lounge.
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 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.
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Welcome continued...
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 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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Art Galleries
Explore over 20 Antique Stores & Art Galleries.
The following are just a few who support their
community through this magazine.
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
Casa de Oro Jewelry
4090 Burton Drive #5 ..............................927-5444
Local custom gold & silver jewelry. Specializing in
pearls & opals.
Melanee Sylvester Gallery
724 Main Street ...........................................927-5450
www.melaneesylvester.com
See ad page 4
Moonstones Gallery
4070 Burton Drive #4 ................................927-3447
www.moonstones.com
See ad page 4
Patricia Griffin Studio & Gallery
880 Main Street ..........................................924-1050
Working pottery studio & gallery in a former
one-room schoolhouse.
www.PatriciaGriffinStudio.com
Teresabelle Gallery
766 Main Street ..........................................927-4556
www.teresabellegallery.com
See ad page 4
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Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area
L
ighthouses 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 136 years. Although the
structures have been 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 1848 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 great progress
within the last several years. Several support structures
have been restored or reconstructed. Attention is now
focused on generating the necessary funding to restore
the lighthouse. 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.
The Piedras Blancas Light Station is located 6 miles
north of Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California,
along scenic Highway One.
For information on Piedras Blancas Light Station
www.piedrasblancas.gov (BLM website) or
www.piedrasblancas.org (PBLSA website)
PUBLIC TOURS
September 1 to June 14
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
except federal holidays.
June 15 – August 31
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.
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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, & then
some!
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 Street .......................................927-8652
Your weekly source for Cambria, San Simeon &
Harmony news.
www.thecambrian.com
Clothing
Cambria offers over 12 unique clothing stores.
Here are a few you can try on.
Gallery of Wearable Art at the Porte House
4015 West Street .......................................927-2492
www.g-o-w-a.com
See ad this page
The Place
2336 Main Street #A .................................927-1195
Quality casual women’s clothing & accessories at
affordable prices. Open daily.
www.theplacecambria.com
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How to get to Cambria
At the foot of the scenic Highway One/Big Sur coast,
halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is the quaint
seaside village of Cambria. An artist’s colony nestled in a forest of
towering Monterey Pines, Cambria offers visitors sophisticated restaurants,
art galleries, antique and specialty shops and scores of nearby wineries.
Just six miles south of world renowned Hearst Castle, this picturesque
village has a variety of motels, inns, bed and breakfasts and vacation home
rentals.
Cambria is known for the friendliness and hospitality of its residents, as
well as its beauty. A leisurely pace and country village atmosphere are the town’s
main attractions, particularly for urban residents seeking a quiet, romantic getaway
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.
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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Cambria Visitor Facts
AREA CODE: 805
BANKING
Rabobank, Heritage Oaks, & Bank of America.
NEWSPAPERS
The Cambrian ~ 2442 Main St.
Weekly, on Thursdays. .................................927-8652
Home delivery of San Luis Obispo Tribune & Los
Angeles Times
TV - RADIO
Charter Communications provides cable
(800) 640-6959 or ......................................544-2688
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.
PARKS & CAMPSITES
San Simeon State Beach Park (1 mile north of Cambria)
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 (just 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.
CHURCHES
Baptist, Catholic, Christian Science, Presbyterian,
Episcopal and Unity.
ARTS & CULTURE
Numerous organizations engage in a spectrum of
cultural activities. Allied Arts Association, Pewter Plough
Playhouse, Garden Clubs, Instrumental Music
Ensembles, Writer’s Club & Adult Recreation Center all supply year-round events. The Annual Cambria Art
& Wine Festival, at the end of January, is the perfect
time to enjoy much of what makes Cambria such an
interesting and rich community.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Located at: 900 Main St., Cambria...............927-4336
Internet Access.
MEDICAL
Family Practitioners, Optometrist, Psychologist, Chiropractors, Dentists, Blood Draw services, Paramedic and
Ambulance Services, Home Health Services 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.
SHOPPING & DINING
Cambria has a full range of shops and services for visitors
and residents. You will find retail specialty shops,
restaurants for every taste, art galleries, gift and antique
shops, wine tasting, clothing stores, hardware stores,
markets, gas stations, auto repair, home furnishings,
spas, beautiful nurseries and garden shops.
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
Many of the hotels and coffee shops offer internet
access via a wireless connection.
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Entertainment
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
January
August
Art & Wine Festival.......................cambriaartwine.org
Elephant Seal Festival..........................elephantseal.org
Art & Adventure Auction .........greenspacecambria.org
La Fiesta de Santa Rosa ..................santarosaparish.org
February
September
Western Dance Jamboree ............cambriachamber.org
Pinedorado Days ...............................pinedorado.com
Cambria Follies ..................................pinedorado.com
Pinedorado Waffle Breakfast...............pinedorado.com
Pinedorado Car Show....pinedorado.com/carshow.htm
5k Pinedorado Fun Run .....................pinedorado.com
Pier to Point Kayak.....................www.ncoronline.com
March
Sunset At San Simeon .........................elephantseal.org
St. Patricks Day Dinner .................legionpost432.com
Archeology Walk ....................cambriaranchwalks.com
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
May
Cambria Garden Tour.............cambriagardentour.com
Music Recital & Tea.....................cambriachamber.org
Wine Festivals .................................Stay on the Coast
Garden Extravaganza...............cambriapineslodge.com
June
Country Coast Bike Ride .........countrycoastclassic.org
Business Showcase........................cambriachamber.org
Heritage Days..................cambriahistoricalsociety.com
July
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
& Fireworks .................................cambriachamber.org
Rotary Rides Again................cambriarotarysunrise.org
927 Non-Traditional Art Show....artistsofcambria.com
Great Kitchens of Cambria ..................ffrpcambria.org
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
November
Cambria Holiday Boutique ..........cambriachamber.org
Local Restaurants offer wonderful Thanksgiving Feasts
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
MONTHLY EVENTS
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• Famous Jazz Series ..................www.talsanmusic.com
• Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour .lighthousefriends.com
• Hearst Castle Tours, Daily ...............hearstcastle.com
• Hearst Castle Theater
Giant Screen, Daily ...............hearstcastletheater.com
• Farmer’s Market, Every Friday - 1000 Main Street
and Activities
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.
FISHING
William R. Hearst State Beach, just 7 miles north of
Cambria, has pier fishing and two fishing boats available for full or half day trips. Winter whalewatch excursions are also available. 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.
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 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.
HEARST CASTLE®
Hearst Castle® is open for tours all year except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days. Four
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. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are
available by calling 1-800-444-4445.
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Entertainment & Local Activities
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. The theater
shows “Hearst Castle, Building the Dream” and other
features periodically. Call the theater at (805) 927-6811
for more information.
LIVE THEATRE
Two theaters present year-round plays and entertainment in unique and professional venues; everything
from classical to original productions. See details; “The
Central Coast Atists Colony” on page 14.
OVERNIGHT CAMPGROUNDS
San Simeon State Beach, just a few miles north of
Cambria, has overnight spaces all year round. For
reservations at State Parks call 1-800-444-7275.
RECREATION
In addition to fishing, recreationalists 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. Bicycles can be rented locally
and 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
the Cambria to Cayucos loop which begins at Santa
Rosa Creek Road, at the east end of Main Street in
Cambria, crosses Highway 46 at midpoint and ends at
Highway One in Cayucos.
MARINE LIFE
Gray whales can be seen migrating south from late
December to early February, and north during 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.
NIT WIT RIDGE
This charming home is an example of folk art architecture, 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, take Cornwall off Main Street in the West
Village to see it.
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SAVOR THE CENTRAL COAST
Nestled midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco,
Sunset's Savor the Central Coast event will celebrate the
beauty and the bounty of this unspoiled and largely
unexplored part of the Golden State in an incredible
four-day experience. The event showcases area
winemakers, chefs, and artisanal food producers.
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Entertainment & Local Activities continued
Editors of the Sunset magazine, as well as celebrity chefs,
will guide attendees through unique culinary tours, oneof-a-kind winemaker dinners, historic excursions and
amazing culinary showcases. Stay in Cambria and enjoy
the cool ocean breezes after an exciting day at this event.
For complete details visit: www.savorcentralcoast.com
WINERIES
It’s great fun to visit Cambria’s local wine shops where
you can taste many, varied and interesting wines from
local wineries.Take a day tour of the more than 60
wineries and 200 vineyards that dot the hillsides nearby.
You’ll enjoy tasting award winning wines and a beautiful drive on the pastoral, country roads.
Entertainment & Activities
Cambria Farmer’s Market
1000 Main Street ........................................924-1260
See ad this page
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle Road .......................800-444-4445
www.hearstcastle.com
See ad outside back cover
Hearst Castle Theater
100 Hearst Castle Road ..............................927-6811
www.hearstcastletheater.com
See ad outside back cover
Joslyn Recreation Center
950 Main Street ...........................................927-3364
www.joslynrec.org
See ad page 39
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A Central Coast Artists’ Colony
C
ambria 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 who play
regularly at a local haunt.
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.
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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 an established group of area artists who meet
weekly at different scenic spots along the coast. Here
they create, discuss and critique while enjoying a picnic
meal. They welcome visitors to the group, too!
Reflecting Cambria’s out-of-the-way location, local art
gallery prices tend to be significantly lower than those
in other coastal communities. Both collectors and casual
shoppers appreciate this perk.
Cambria also boasts an active and accomplished theater scene that is surprising for a community of just
6,500 people. Both the Theater at the Old Grammar
School and the Pewter Plough Playhouse are respected
for their concerts, musicals and plays. See articles page
16. 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.
Food & Dining
Of the 35 gourmet restaurants & specialty foods
throughout our village we list a few for you to taste.
Allocco's Italian Bakery
1602 Main Street .......................................927-1501
www.alloccos.com
See ad this page
Bob & Jan's Bottle Shop
2292 Main Street .......................................927-4909
See ad this page
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
761 Main Street .........................................927-0670
www.cambriacoffee.com
See ad this page
Caren's Corner
755 Main Street .........................................927-1161
See ad page 19
Dragon Bistro - We Deliver!
2150 Center Street .....................................927-1622
See ad page 17
Indigo Moon
1980 Main Street .......................................927-2911
www.indigomooncafe.com
See ad this page
continued on page 17
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Live Theatre in Cambria
The Pewter Plough Playhouse
Since 1976
“The Jewel Box of Community Theatres”
824 Main Street.
ne 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 was recently 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 not only known for the professional
quality of its productions but 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.
A small sampling of well-remembered shows
includes: I’m Not Rappaport, Painting Churches, Love
Letters, Shirley Valentine, Steel Magnolias, On Golden
Pond, Born Yesterday, Wally’s Cafe, Driving Miss Daisy,
Same Time Next Year, The Belle of Amherst, The
Mousetrap, and the recent The Glass Menagerie. For the
holidays, the PPP has presented a series of original
musicals devoted to composers of the Great American
Songbook, from Noel Coward to Cole Porter, Irving
Berlin, the Gershwin’s and many more.
The Pewter Plough Lounge serves wines and other
refreshments in a cozy atmosphere just off the lobby and
often features live music on Friday and Saturday
evenings.
For current show reservations and info:
805) 927-3877
www.pewterploughplayhouse.org .
The Playhouse is located at 824 Main Street,
corner of Sheffield St, in Cambria’s West Village.
O
Allied Arts Association
“Theatre Wing Cambria Center for the Arts”
1350 Main Street.
he newly named “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.
2011 is the Theatre Wing of Allied Arts’ first season
of theatrical productions. Join us and let us entertain you
in the magic of Theatre. Visit our website for information on our current offering www.ArtistsOfCambria.com
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Food & Dining
Las Cambritas
2336 Main Street .......................................927-0175
See ad this page
Linn's Restaurant
2277 Main Street .......................................927-0371
www.linnsfruitbin.com
See ad this page
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach Drive ...................927-3859
www.moontonebeach.com
See ad page 14
Robin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive ....................................927-5007
www.robinsrestaurant.com
See ad page 16
San Simeon Beach Bar & Grill
9520 Castillo Drive ............................866-990-8990
or 927-4601
www.sansimeonlodge.net
See ad page 32
Wild Ginger Cafe
2380 Main Street .......................................927-1001
www.wildgingercambria.com
See ad this page
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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, allowing visitors a number of
different strolling, hiking and biking experiences.
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.
Otters, sea lions, and often, migrating whales may be seen
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while walking this trail. Dogs must be leashed on this trail
and bicycles must be walked here. You will meet many
locals taking their morning constitutional on this trail. It
has been dubbed the “Hi” road because so many friends
and neighbors are seen chatting there. Many people like to
make a loop and return by the Marine Terrace Trail.
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 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 on the next page.
continued next page
Gifts & Specialty Items
Cambria offers 80 gift & specialty item shops. Listed
are a few to explore.
A Matter of Taste in Cambria
4120 Burton Drive .....................................927-0286
www.amatteroftastecambria.com
See ad page 18
Ball & Skein & More
4070 Burton Drive .....................................927-3280
Yarn, Knitting & Crochet supplies for over 30 years.
www.cambriayarn.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
Exotic Nature
783 Main Street ..........................................927-2517
Custom scented bodycare, clothing, jewelry, candles,
unique gifts - Open Daily
www.exoticnature.com
Hiking the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve continued...
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 www.cambriaranchwalks.com.
The preserve offers a rare expanse of nature and
solitude in the middle of this small town, almost a
backcountry experience. It is common to see adults,
children and dogs enjoying the tranquility of one of
the last untouched public open spaces on the California coast. It is also within walking distance of many
visitor accommodations and Cambria neighborhoods.
For more information about the Ranch or Friends
of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, call (805) 927-2856 or
visit www.ffrpcambria.org.
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An Alphabet of Reasons to Visit Cambria California
A
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.
B
ike riding is a favorite
among many locals and
visitors. We have mountain
biking trails and country
roads to explore. If you didn’t
bring your own, you can
rent your wheels in town.
C
offee Houses… this
conjures up thoughts
of sitting, sipping and
socializing. Try Cambria
Coffee Roasting Company
on Main Street.
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
and wonder of nature in
our own backyard! Take a
short trip up the coast
(about 8 miles) and let the
knowledgeable docents
answer your questions.
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.
ayak rentals are offered
at the cove in San
Simeon at W.R. Hearst
State Beach. Or cast off in
your own and explore the
caves and beaches not
accessible by land.
P
iedras Blancas Light
Station is a family must
see. This historic lighthouse
perched on the rugged coast
about 8 miles up the coast
is in the process of being
restored and tours are
available. Mor information
ive theater is now on page 6.
presented at two venues
uaint homes and busiin Cambria. See feature
nesses
are featured on
articles on page 16.
the Cambria Historical
oonstones are the Society’s historic walk
signature stones that through East & West
are searched for and coveted Villages. Stop by their
ift shops are to be when found. Take a walk
Museum at Burton Drive
explored in both East on the sand along Moonand Main Street – they have
and West villages. There is stone Beach Drive and see
booklets available describing
something for everyone, so if you are one of the lucky
our historic buildings.
don’t go home empty ones!
handed!
ature photography what a perfect place to
learn or, refine your talents.
From the beach, to the
Santa Lucia Mountains,
wildflowers, historic buildings, interesting people and
family fun.
agged Point is just a
quick 30 minutes up
orseback riding is
the coast and an awesome,
seasonal,
available
easy drive. Once there, you
between May and October.
can stroll through their
grounds, gape at the fantasWerks Giant Screen
tic view, enjoy a meal or
Theater, located at Hearst
even stay overnight.
Castle, has daily showings
of Hearst Castle: Building
urfing is a favorite water
the Dream – the story of
sport around our beaches.
William Randolph Hearst’s
As far north as Ragged
quest of creating “The
Point on down to Cayucos,
Enchanted Hill”. Additional
you will see wet-suited
information may be found
surfers of all ages testing
at hearstcastletheater.com.
cean fishing is allowed their skills on the waves.
ogging is another popuwithout a license off
lar form of exercise prac- the pier in San Simeon.
ticed on all roads and streets Surf fishing is also popular
around town.
along our beaches.
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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.
the Veterans’ Hall parking
lot to sell their fresh goods
at the Cambria Farmer’s
Market. Come sample the
bounty!
W
ine tasting is offered
throughout the Village of Cambria, with
about a dozen places to sip
and savor. Some favorites
are featured on our
Wine/Tasting page 41.
X
tra friendly and helpful staff to make your
stay special & memorable.
U
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 27
thorugh 33 and enjoy! And
then come back!
GOWA Creative Arts
4009 West Street......................................... 927-1005
www.g-o-w-a.com
See ad page 7
Linn's Gourmet Goods
4241 Bridge Street. ..................................... 924-1064
www.linnsfruitbin.com
See ad page 17
Old Cambria Market Place/Carwash
589 Main Street ..........................................927-8877
See ad page 2
Y
Paws on Main Art Rubber Stamps
816 Main Street ..............................927-PAWS(7297)
Rubber stamps and accessories for the creative mind
and imagination!
Z
Sweet Offerings
4070 Burton Drive .....................................927-9300
www.sweetofferings.net
See ad this page
our furry friend will
love Cambria’s dog
park! Located at the
South/East end of town.
Open daily.
ebras may be seen on
your right as you drive
north towards Hearst
Castle and Ragged Point.
They are probably one of
endors of locally the most photographed
grown, fresh produce sights of our area after the
show up every Friday, Castle and the Elephant
between 2:30 & 5pm at seals.
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Gifts & Specialty Items
Teresabelle Gallery
766 Main Street ..........................................927-4556
www.teresabellegallery.com
See ad page 4
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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 side of the parking lot and a walkway at the north
end of the 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
By Joan Crowder
mid-December to early February, and visitors may be
lucky enough to observe a birth during that time. About
4,000 pups were born last year.
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.
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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
Holistic Healing and Massage for the Mind, Body and
Spirit!
www.amethysthealingcenter.com
Cambria Drug & Gift
2222 Main Street ........................................927-7283
See ad this page
Cambria Massage
7432 Exotic Gardens Drive ....909-7665 or 927-5159
Integrated Hot Jade Massages, Facial’s & Galvanic
Treatments. Coming soon Aquatic Therapies.
www.cambriamassage.com
Cambria Village Pharmacy - Toys & Games
2306 Main Street ........................................927-4236
See ad this page
Diva Day Spa
250 San Simeon Avenue ..............................927-4252
Cavalier Plaza - San Simeon
Full Service Salon & Spa. Open 7 days.
www.divadayspaonline.com
El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa
5620 Moonstone Beach Drive .............805-924-3003
Designed to Inspire Serenity and Rejuvenation
www.elcolibrihotel.com
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Elephant Seals continued...
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 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
Moonstones
T
he 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.
photo by: Elizabeth Bettenhausen
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Health & Wellness
Frank Fratto, DDS
2150 Main Street #4 ...................................927-4811
See ad page 23
Moonstone Day Spa
7432 Exotic Gardens Drive..........................927-5159
Offering Professional Facials & Chemical Peels, Body
Polishing, Massages, Manicures/Pedicures.
www.moonstonedayspa.com
Sojourn Healing Arts Center
2905 Burton Drive .....................................927-8007
www.sojournspa.com
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
Therapy By the Sea
816 Main Street (upstairs) ...........................927-2956
www.cambriadayspa.com
See ad this page
The Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay
T
he 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 and
Sunday, and most holiday Mondays. There are many
things to do at the Coastal Discovery Center; listen to
a talking tidepool, feel the fur of a sea otter, listen
to the sounds elephant seals make at a rookery,
explore the history of San Simeon Bay, learn about
sunken ships, underwater volcanoes, and make your
own microscope slide to see what lives in a drop of sea
water. Knowledgeable volunteers will help you earn a
Jr. Ranger badge, lend you a pair of binoculars to look
for sea otters and whales off of the pier, or lend you a
Family Adventure Pack to explore the park with
self-guided activities! History of San Simeon Bay tours
are offered the first Sunday of each month from 11am
to 1pm. School group programs are also offered and
arranged by appointment at (805) 927-2145.
For more information about hours and special events,
call (805) 927- 6575, or visit our website at;
montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/cdc/welcome.html
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Lodging
Cambria offers over 50 unique & very special lodging
sites. Listed are some where you can rest your head &
luxuriate in the ambiance of Cambria.
Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
9415 Hearst Drive ............................................927-4688
or 800-826-8168
www.cavalierresort.com
See ad page 26
Blue Dolphin Inn
6470 Moonstone Beach Drive .........................927-3300
or 800-222-9157
www.bluedolphininn.com
See ad page 26
Bluebird Inn
1880 Main Street ..............................................927-4634
or 800-552-5434
www.bluebirdmotel.com
See ad this page
Cambria Inns
6252 Moonstone Beach Drive ..........................927-5600
or 800-222-9157
www.cambriainns.com
See ad page 26
Cambria Landing
Ocean views jacuzzi suites, fireplaces, balconies, continental breakfast & complimentary wine!
www.thecambrialanding.com
Cambria Palms Motel
2662 Main Street ..............................................927-4485
www.cambriapalms.com
See ad this page
Cambria Pines Lodge
2905 Burton Drive ....................................800-966-6490
www.cambriapineslodge.com
See ad page 29
Cambria Shores Inn
or 800-433-9179
www.cambriashores.com
See ad Inside Front Cover
All area codes are 805 unless otherwise noted.
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Look How Far We Have Come
P
reserving 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 10,000 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.
In July 2004, the largest portion of the house 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.
In late 2005, a grant from California State Parks
enabled CHS to resume work; and early in 2008, another
grant from the Hind Foundation helped complete the
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restoration. In October 2008, the San Luis Obispo
County Planning Department issued a certificate of occupancy, and two months later, the Cambria Historical
Museum opened for visitors and events.
“Watch Us Grow! 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 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.
While you’re here, relax in our gardens and consider
being part of our project by becoming a member, or
contributing for a memorial picket in our fence or brick
in the walkway. Become part of Cambria’s future. For
more information about current and upcoming events,
please go to www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com; or visit:
www.cambriascarecrows.com
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Lodging
Cambria Vacation Rentals
784 Main Street Suite A ...................................927-8200
or 800-545-5079
www.cambriavacationrentals.com
See ad page 32
Captain's Cove
or 800-781-COVE
Enjoy ocean breezes, smell the salt air.
www.captainscoveinn.com
Don Bricker Property Management
702 Main Street ................................................927-0177
or 800-464-0177
www.donbrickerproperties.com
See ad page 27
El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa
5620 Moonstone Beach Drive ..................805-924-3003
Designed to Inspire Serenity and Rejuvenation
www.elcolibrihotel.com
J Patrick House
2990 Burton Drive ...........................................927-3812
or 800-341-5258
www.jpatrickhouse.com
See ad page 27
Little Sur Inn
or 866-478-7466
www.littlesurinn.com
See ad page 30
Moonstone Cottages By the Sea
or 800-222-9157
www.moonstonecottages.com
See ad page 26
Moonstone Hotel Properties
2905 Burton Drive ...................................800-966-6490
www.moonstonehotels.com
See ad this page
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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Lodging
Moonstone Landing
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
Pelican Cove Inn
6316 Moonstone Beach Drive...................800-966-6490
www.PelicanSuites.com
See ad page 29
Ragged Point Inn
19019 Highway #1 ...........................................927-4502
www.raggedpointinn.com
See ad this page
San Simeon Lodge
9520 Castillo Drive....................................866-990-8990
or 927-4601
www.sansimeonlodge.net
See ad page 32
San Simeon Pines Seaside Resort
or 866-927-4648
www.sspines.com
See ad page 1
Sand Pebbles Inn
or 800-222-9157
www.sandpebblesinn.com
See ad page 26
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Cambria Historical Society continued
Annual Scarecrow Festival Fun: Amaze your family and friends!
During the entire month of October take a trip down Main St. and
many of the side streets in our village and see an indescribable array
of hand-crafted scarecrows on exhibit in front of many businesses,
homes, and in open spaces. Not just your garden variety scarecrow,
there are story book characters, real life personifications, original
creatures, and even animals to see and be seen with. What a photo op!
Many folks have refined their techniques, building on a 3-year
tradition which started with just 30 entries in 2009, expanded to 100
the following year, and promises to exceed that in 2011.
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Some originated in the imagination, and took on a
life of their own. Each idea has inspired many others,
and the sky’s the limit!
Though most are actual-sized, there are many bigger
than life, as well as some cute miniatures; watch for the
Crow Awards displayed on the prize winning entries.
Come and be prepared to be astonished by the originality
and creativity throughout town. And don’t forget your
camera!
Lodging
Sea Otter Inn
6656 Moonstone Beach Drive...................800-966-6490
www.SeaOtterInn.com
See ad page 29
The Pickford House
2555 MacLeod .................................................927-8619
9 BR, 9 BA Beautiful Mansion! Perfect for family
Reunions, Retreats, Weddings
www.thepickfordhouse.com
The Squibb House
4063 Burton Drive............................................927-9600
www.thesquibbhouse.com
See ad this page
Whispering Pines B & B
1605 London Lane ...........................................927-4613
Romantic, secluded & stress free. King bed,
full breakfast & spa.
www.whisperingpinesbedandbreakfast.com
White Water Inn
www.whitewaterinn.com
See ad this page
Windrush
Enjoy scenic coast, king bed, continental breakfast,
TV, refrigerator. No smoking.
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Cycling in and Around Cambria
by: Alan Forrest, Cambria Bicycle Outfitter
H
idden away at the gates to the Big Sur Coast,
amongst the coastal pines, is one of California's
most scenic cycling areas. Cambria and the surrounding
area offer rides for any ability or type of cycling.
Whether your bike addiction requires 50 miles of pounding road and elevation climbs of
1,900 feet, or just taking the
family on a healthy ride that
may include tide pools or whale
watching, our Cambria has all
that you need and a whole lot
more.
“Scenic Highway One” is a
major international bike touring route. Cyclists from all over
the world pass through
Cambria and the North Coast on their way to Canada,
Argentina or further. Because of our Mediterranean
climate, bicycle touring is year round. Whether you are
roughing it or credit card touring, you will find that
accommodations are the best. San Simeon campground
has a hiker/biker discounted rate and there are hotels
and a hostel that are bike friendly.
The road riding here is epic. There are so many rides
to choose from that you could fill a week's worth of road
miles. Riding north on the Coast Highway you will see
Historic Old San Simeon and Hearst Castle. Riding
further north you will see one of California's biggest
populations of elephant seals and zebras, as you then
pedal past the historic Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Many
riders will brave the narrowing highway and continue to
Ragged Point which offers unparalleled views of the Big
Sur coastline.
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Inland you will find Santa Rosa Creek Road which
offers a gentle winding country road that will eventually
take you to 1,900 ft. elevation in the Santa Lucia
mountain range with spectacular views both north and
south. Return by Highway 46 or continue to the little
surfing village of Cayucos and come back by the Coast
highway. Cambria is also a great staging area for rides
east in the wine country of Paso Robles.
Opportunities for mountain biking abound in and
around Cambria. The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve offer
trails suitable for all abilities, whether you are looking
for technical cross country trails or just want to take the
family out to enjoy the beauty of a pristine coastal pine
forest or coastal tide pools.
Biking to a picnic and being surprised by migrating
whales is just one way to enjoy this grand open space.
Southwest of Cambria, Montana de Oro state park
offers miles of cross country
trails.
For a town of 6,000 people
Cambria is really into cycling.
Don't be surprised to be passed
by someone twice your age!
There are three bike clubs that
offer rides almost every day of
the week.
Many large benefit rides
either start or end their route
in Cambria. The Ride to End
Aids June 8th, The Country Coast Classic June 25th,
the Best Buddies Challenge September 10th, the
Lighthouse Century September 24th, and the SoCal
Cross Prestige Series SLO Cross #2 at the Cambria
Coast Union High School November 14th. Sanctioned
professional and novice races include The Amgen Tour
of California. This race is as big as the Tour de France
and has come down our coast twice in the past five years.
Real Estate
Becky Adams - Coldwell Banker
702 Main Street ..........................................235-2258
or 800-223-3834
www.beckyadams.com
See ad this page
Cambria Pines Realty - Lance Morales
746-A Main Street .......................................927-8616
or 800-676-8616
www.cambriapinesrealty.com
See ad this page
Jack Posemsky Real Estate
718 Main Street ..........................................927-4777
www.jackposemsky.com
See ad this page
Jan Lloyd - Barnes & Associates
Sotheby’s International Realty
743 Main Street ..........................................927-9700
or 203-5136
www.CambriaCoastalProperties.com
See ad this page
Manya Brett - Coldwell Banker
702 Main Street ..........................................927-5000
or 800-223-3834
www.cambria-realestate.com
See ad this page
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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
Main & Bridge
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
established 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 processing 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
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Burton Drive
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 (1921-1937)
and cost nine million dollars.
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:
www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com
West Village 1950
Tidepooling & Wildlife Viewing Etiquette
entral 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.
Animals found in tidepools have adapted to the tidal
fluctuations, but not to human disturbance.
Recommended tidepool locations in San Simeon and
Cambria: All recommended sites are within Marine
Protected Areas which offer protection of the intertidal
plants and animals: Leffingwell Landing Day Use Area,
Moonstone Beach.
Marine mammals such as harbor seals, sea lions and
elephant seals share our beaches and rocky shoreline.
They are protected from harassment or disturbance by
state and federal laws.
The best year-round elephant seal viewing is located
at the vista point 4.5 miles north of the Hearst Castle
Visitor Center.
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 peek under a rock, put it back the way
you found it.
• If you sit quietly and look closely, you will see
much more.
• For your own safety, NEVER TURN YOUR
BACK to the ocean.
• Always check weather conditions & tides before
tidepooling!
If you see a marine mammal;
• Do not touch, pick up or feed any marine
mammals.
• Observe the animal 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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Moonstone Beach & Neighbors
W
ith its abundance of natural splendors and
peaceful coastal ambiance, Cambria is the
perfect place to invigorate the body, renew the soul and
reawaken the spirit. One of Cambria’s most popular
outdoor attractions is its newly expanded 8,000-footlong boardwalk trail that winds along the coastal bluffs
above Moonstone Beach. Here, couples, families with
strollers, senior citizens and pet owners walking their
dogs all soak up the fresh sea air and stunning views of
the Pacific. Remarkable sunsets inspire romantic
evenings and thrill photographers.
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. Another favorite spot
is Andy’s Park, a beautiful privately maintained and
landscaped park on Park Hill, at Guildford and
Worcester Drives.
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.
Visitor Services
Cambria Chamber of Commerce
767 Main Street..........................................927-3624
A .pdf version of this magazine is available on the
Chamber website with live links from the ads and text.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church & Quiet Garden
2700 Eton Road ........................................927-3239
Services 1st Sunday: 9:30 am;
All others: 8 & 10:30 am
www.stpaulscambria.org
SeeCambria.com .......................................927-0491
Photos of the beautiful Cambria area available as notecards or fine prints.
www.SeeCambria.com
Welcome Map ...........................................927-1382
Fun & Colorful Birds-Eye view Map of Cambria
& surrounding areas.
www.WelcomeMap.biz
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Weddings & Special Occasions
Cambria offers over 25 wedding and special
occasion planners & suppliers. Listed here are a
few to consider for a perfect, romantic wedding or
special event.
All Phase Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235-7151
www.allphasephotography.com
See ad this page
Cambria Bride & Finery
East Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1505
www.cambriabrideandfinery.com
See ad this page
Cambria Pines Lodge
2905 Burton Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-966-6490
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 cottagestyle honeymoon suites.
www.cambriapineslodge.com
See ad page 29
Indigo Moon - Rehearsal & Reception Dinners
1980 Main Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .927-2911
www.indigomooncafe.com
See ad page 15
Joslyn Recreation Center & Event Hall
950 Main Street ...........................................927-3364
www.joslynrec.org
See ad this page
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Coffee Lovers Love Cambria
by Tom Walsh, Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
W
e 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.
Many similarities exist in the process of making these
distinct and delicious local drinks. In the process of
creating a great cup of coffee or glass of wine, the person
responsible for crafting them must master a delicate
balance of art and science in order to create the best
quality product.
And just as someone with a sophisticated and trained
palate may be able to identify a wine made from grapes
grown in a certain region, the same can be said for
coffee. Each geographic area where coffee beans are
grown has a unique flavor profile, similar to the locally
grown grapes that comprise our award winning Cabernets,
Chardonnays, and Viogniers.
Ultimately, though, coffee beans
are only as good as a roast master can
make them. One's deftness in the
ability to coax the finest flavors from a
bean is what makes the best cup of
coffee. This is much like how our
favorite wines are perfected by a
skilled winemaker. Because certainly if
the process of making great wine or
coffee didn't demand a lot of talent,
we would all do it!
It is in the roasting process that the roastmaster
develops each coffee's unique flavors through a precisely
controlled roasting process. The raw beans are heated for
an exact amount of time at the perfect temperature
necessary to achieve the desired flavor. Over the course
of a mere 15 minute process, coffee beans are roasted to
the low or mid-400 degree mark, as the roastmaster
controls how quickly the beans are brought to the
desired temperature. And once the beans arrive at the
preferred temperature they are dumped quickly into the
cooling bin from the roasting chamber. Only after
extensive trials and tastings is an experienced roastmaster
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able to craft the correct flavor of a coffee through the
roasting process.
Cambria and the Central Coast is becoming a haven
for those who love coffee. Located on a stretch of
beautiful coast between the hectic urban environments
of San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast
offers an escape opportunity to
those looking to enjoy life
moving at a more leisurely pace.
And 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 community
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.
Wine/Tasting
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
Fermentations
4056 Burton Drive (East Village).................927-7141
Taste & buy local wines! Gift baskets, picnic
indulgences & home decor. Open Daily 10 am
www.fermentations.com
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
6169 Airport Road ......................................239-8900
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 .....................610-8267
“Hop On, Hop Off ” Wine tasting shuttle service in
the Paso Robles’ Wine Country.
www.HopOnTheWineLine.com
Enjoy 12 tasting sites in Cambria and, over 100 tasting rooms within 35 miles of Cambria’s Main street.
Cambria Wine Tasting...
N
owhere is the Central Coast lifestyle reflected
more beautifully than in Cambria. Strolling
down its quaint streets, amidst the hills and pines,
you’ll find unique experiences on every corner. The
crashing waves of Moonstone Beach, the elegant
restaurants, the one-of –a kind art galleries, shops, and
of course, the wine!
Starting in the West Village, stop in at Moonstone
Cellars and taste award-winning vintages and swap stories and tips with Grape Stomper Todd. He is serving up
seriously delicious wines in a not-so-serious atmosphere.
It’s always fun and inviting, and the wines, spectacular!
Across the street, visit Black Hand Cellars. Winemaker Tom brings his vast wine industry experience to
some pretty hefty blends and delicate dessert wines.
Reminiscent of the 1920’s “Speak Easy”, Black Hand
brings a rich history to its wine selection.
As you make your way into the East Village, plan to
visit Indigo Moon for delicious sandwiches, salads, and
By Jill Turnbow, Moonstone Cellars
Cambria’s best selection of cheeses to pair with their
eclectic wine list. And further into the East Village,
you’ll find Fermentations on Burton Drive.
Fermentations offers a tremendous selection of winerelated gifts and home décor. They also feature some
gourmet goodies, and of course, wine tasting!
And if you plan on filling your day with wine tasting, indulge in stress-free transportation. The Wine
Line is a low-cost shuttle service that offers professional
drivers in air-conditioned passenger vans that tour the
Paso Robles Wine Country, comfortably and safely.
The perfect way to get to J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
and sip their wine as you enjoy the view of their vineyards. The Wine Line serves Cambria, San Simeon and
other areas in the county.
However you choose to visit our charming community, savor all we have to offer. From world class
restaurants to award-winning wines, Cambria is one of
the most unique get-a-ways on the California coast!
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Adams Street. ...................C3
Alban Place ......................C2
Amherst Place ..................C2
Andover Place...................B2
Ardath Drive. ............C2, C3
Arlington Street ................B2
Arliss Drive ......................C3
Ascot Court......................B2
Ashby Lane.......................A2
Astor Avenue....................C2
Atwell Atreet ....................C1
Avon Aveneue ..................C2
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Banbury Road ..................C2
Benson Avenue.................C2
Berwick Drive ..................C2
Bixby Street......................C2
Blythe Place......................B2
Bradford Circle ................C3
Bradford Place..................C2
Bradford Road .................C2
Brand Place ......................C2
Bridge Street.....................B2
Brighton Lane ..................A1
Bristol Street.....................B1
Bryan Place.......................B1
Buckingham Place ............B2
Buckley Drive. ...........A1, A2
Burton Circle ...................B2
Burton Drive. ............B2, C2
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Camborne Place...............C2
Cambria Road ..................B2
Cambria Pines Rd.......A1,A2
Cambridge Street..............B1
Canterbury Lane ..............A1
Cardiff Drive....................C2
Castle Street .....................C1
Center Street ....................B2
Charing Lane. ..................A1
Chatham Lane..................A1
Chelsea Lane ....................A1
Chester Lane ....................C2
ChIswick Way ..................A1
Cornwall Street.................B1
Coventry Lane..................A1
Cowper Street. .................C2
Croyden Lane...................A1
Downing Avenue. ............C2
Drake Street ..............C1, C2
Dreydon Avenue ..............C2
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Ellis Avenue .....................C2
Emerson Road..................C2
Emmons Road. .........C1, C2
Ernest Place...............C2, C3
Eton Road. ................B3, C3
Evelyn Court ....................A2
Evensong Way ..................B2
Exeter Lane ......................A1
Darby Lane ......................A1
DeVault Place...................B1
Dorking Aveue .................C2
Dorset Street ....................B1
Dovedale Avenue..............C2
Dover Lane.......................A1
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MacLeod Way............B2, C3
Madison Street. .........C1, C2
Main St..........B1, B2, B3,C3
Malvern Avenue. .......C2, C3
Manor Way ......................B2
Margate Avenue................B2
Marjorie Place. ..........C2, C3
Marlborough Lane .....C1,C2
Martingale Road...............B2
McCabe Drive .................C3
Melrose Avenue................C2
Merlyn Avenue. .........C2, C3
Mills Street.......................C3
Moonstone Beach Dr........A1
Murray Place ....................B1
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Nault Avenue ...................C2
Newhall Avenue. ..............C2
Newport Avenue ..............C2
Newton Drive. .................B2
Norfolk Street...................B1
Northampton Street .........B2
Norton Lane ....................C2
Norwich Avenue ..............C2
Nottingham Drive. .............2
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Fallbrook Street ................C1
Fern Drive........................C2
Finney Road.....................C3
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Gaines Street ....................C1
Gleason Street. .................C3
Green Street. ....................C3
Greystone Way..................B2
Grove Street .....................B2
Guildford Drive................B1
Haddon Drive..................C2
Hartford Drive.................C2
Harvey Street ...................C1
Hastings Street .................B1
Heath Lane.......................B1
Hillcrest Drive..................B2
Holden Place....................C2
Hudson Avenue ...............C3
Huntington Road. ............B1
Iva Court..........................B2
Ivar Street.........................C1
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Jean Street ........................C1
K
Kay Street ........................C2
Kathryn Drive. .................A2
Kendal Lane .....................A1
Kenneth Drive .................C2
Kent Street. ......................A1
Kerry Avenue. ..................C2
Kerwin Street. ..................C1
Knollwood Circle. ............B2
Knollwood Drive..............B2
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Leona Drive. ....................C2
Leonard Place...................C2
Linden Court. ..................C3
London Lane....................C3
Londonderry Lane. ..........C3
Lucille Avenue..................C2
Ludlow Avenue. ...............C2
Lyle Avenue...............C2, C3
Lampton Street..........C1, C2
Lancaster Street ................B1
Langton Street..................C2
Latham Place....................B2
Laurel Place......................C2
Lawson Place....................C2
Leighton Street. ...............B1
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Oakhurst Drive. ...............B2
Ogden Drive ....................C2
Orin Place........................C3
Orlando Drive .................C1
Orme Place.......................B2
Orville Avenue .................C2
Orville Place.....................C2
Oxford Avenue.................C2
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Patterson Place .................B2
Pembrook Drive ...............B1
Pickwick Lane. .................C3
Pierce Avenue...................C2
Pine Court. ......................B2
Pine Knolls Drive .............B2
Pineridge Drive ................C3
Pinewood Drive................B2
Piney Way ........................B2
Pitt Place..........................C2
Plymouth Street................B1
Preston Street .................. C3
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Radcliff Avenue................C2
Ramsey Avenue ................B2
Randall Drive...................C2
Richard Avenue .............. C2
Rodeo Grounds Road .........B2
Rodman Avenue...............C2
Rogers Drive.................... B2
Romney Drive................. C2
Roscoe Place.....................C3
Ross Road. ......................C2
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St. James Road. ...............C2
St. Thomas Avenue ..........C2
Sandown Place. ................C2
Santa Rosa Creek Rd. ......B3
Schoolhouse Lane. ...........B3
Sheffield Street. ................B2
Sherwood Drive. ..............C1
Skye Street. ......................B2
Smith Court. ....................B2
Somerset Way...................A1
Spencer Street...................C3
Stafford Street...................A1
Stuart Street ..............C2, C3
Suffolk Street....................B2
Sunbury Avenue......... A2,B2
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Taft Place ........................ C2
Tamson Drive.................. B2
Tipton Street................... C2
Trenton Drive ..................C2
Tully Place .......................C2
Tweed Avenue ..................C2
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Victoria Way. ...................C1
Village Lane ...............B2, B3
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Wales Road. ....................C2
Wall Street........................B2
Wallace Avenue .........C2, C3
Wallbridge Drive ..............B1
Warren Road....................C2
Warwick Street .................A1
Wedgewood Street ..........C1
Wellington Drive............. A1
West Street. ..................... B2
Weymouth Street..............A1
Whitehall Avenue. ............B1
Wilcombe Road ...............C2
Wilton Drive. ...................B2
Windsor Blvd North ........B1
Windsor Blvd South.........C1
Wood Drive. ..............B2, B3
Worcester Drive................B1
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Yorkshire Drive.................B2
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Visit the Wonder of Hearst Castle
In 1865, George Hearst, a
wealthy miner, purchased 40,000acres of ranchland that included
the Mexican 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, "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 world-renowned architectural historian,
Lord John Julius Norwich, was moved to say that
"Hearst Castle is a palace in every sense of the word."
& Hearst Castle Theater
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.
Guest films may be included in the Hearst Castle
Theater schedule. These giant screen films, such as
Everest, Whales, Grand Canyon, or Dolphins, are just a
few of the films that have been part of our educational
and interpretive programs.
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.
Castle Tour Reservations: (800) 444-4445
Or Reserve Online: Hearst.ReserveAmerica.com
Theater Information: HearstCastleTheater.com
750 Hearst Castle Road
Six Miles North of Cambria, off Highway One
Hearst Castle - Building the Dream
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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 combined with Tour 1 as
the Experience Tour ticket. For more information
927-6811, hearstcastletheater.com.
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