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6190 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, California, United States
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Is there something I should make a point of seeing while here? I am planning a trip to the Hearst Castle. Or is there some other places that are better. I enjoy hiking and want to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
Shopping - have heard this is a community of artist. Any help in this area would be appreciated. Thanks again.
You should be sure to see Hearst Castle, it's one of a kind. There are other things to see as well. Check out this web site http://www.cambriachamber.org/ they have a link to activities. About six miles north of Heasrt Castle is a colony of Elephant Seals. Yes, this is an artists community and there are many galleries as well as fine jewelery and other fine works of art. If the weather is good you can go a bit farther north to the National Forest and take some wonderful hikes. If you have any specific questions just ask and I'll try to answer them.
Bev
What a great area to chill out and just relax. The ocean vista and a cup of coffee in the morning, that's Moonstone Beach to me. The suggestion about the Elephant Seals at Piedras Balancas is an excellent way to spend an hour or so. North of San Simeon is also the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse and only 2o miles north of San Simeon is a great restaurant and the start of Big Sur Highway I. It is called Ragged Point and the Inn has gourmet foods and a quick bite restaurant on one side. The view is magnificent and there is even local artwork in a shop on the premise. You can walk, hike, and play in this location. See my San Simeon tip page for pics in a traveloge for the Elephant Seals and the Lighthouse. Also the Ragged Point Inn has a website: www.raggedpointinn.com Have fun in Cambria, both the West and East side. There is a great glass art shop called Seekers, among the many neat boutique stores, a must visit. It is across the street from Brambles Restaurant. Shop till you drop.
thanks so much for your great info. I will take up your suggestions and report back.
This is my last "tip" for this page about Cambria.
It is also to involve you in my last passion: taking pictures of tiny things! Actually I hope I'll change my mind soon...
Directions to Cambria:
heading north along the HWY 101, half the way from Santa Barbara to the HWY1 junction, there is a turn right. It is not evident so pay attention.
The road you'll take descends into a small valley for a couple of miles and directly crosses the Village.
Cambria is a slightly famous town on the Central California Coast. Nestled in a tiny valley near the beach, it has long been known as an "art" town, though there are not so many artists these days. Cambria's strict building codes (based on a severe lack of available water) have kept the town's size in check, and today you'll find it to be a lovely seaside town with surprisingly good art galleries!
Fellow Vter Shivan sums up Cambria perfectly... it is small, quiet, and unusual - but it's too small, too quiet, and not unusual enough! What a perfect description!!! Cambria used to be much edgy-er about 10 years ago, but the art and the places that sell it have tamed a bit, probably to cater to tourists (the rats!).
Cambria remains a beautiful place to stroll and windowshop, and there are some fine restaurants and nice lodgings in the area. Its vicinity to Hearst Castle makes it a great basecamp for exploring the area, though accomodations tend to be more expensive here than some of the other neighboring towns. But many find that it's worth it!
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A: "We were there on April 4 last year and saw hundreds of them."
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