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Local Cambria Activities
FARMER’S MARKET
Cambria Farmers Market is every Friday 2:30 - 5:30 at 1000 Main St . in Cambria, CA .
BEACHCOMBING
Moonstone Beach in Cambria is covered with tiny, smooth semiprecious stones and there are tide pools teeming with life .
YEARLY EVENTS
• January – Annual Art & Wine Festival
• February – Western Dance Jamboree
• April – Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• June – Classic Car Show and Chili Cook-off • July – 4th of July Picnic in the Park
August — Annual Ollalieberry Festival
• September – Pinedorado Labor Day Parade and Car Show
• October – Scarecrow & Harvest Festival
• Dec – Holiday Craft Fair
For more events see www .cambriachamber .org
RECREATION
In addition to fishing, recreationalists will find surf- ing, windsurfing and swimming in the ocean along local beaches . There are many hiking trails in
the area 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 and kayaks can be rented in town . You can also watch the white clad lawn bowlers Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Joslyn Center on Main Street .
WINERIES
Visit Cambria’s local wine shops and tasting rooms, where you can taste many, varied and interesting wines from local wineries . Take a day tour of the more than 60 wineries and 200 vine- yards that dot the hillsides nearby . Or stay in town and save gas by visiting local wine tasting shops in Cambria - on Main Street and Burtin Drive .
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 Hwy . 1 in Cayucos .
HEARST CASTLE
Hearst Castle is closed for tours due to CO- VID-19 . Normally there are four tours that cover the165 room estate . The Grand Rooms Tour
is recommended for the first time visitor. In the Spring and Fall a special Evening Tour program is available . All tours begin at the Castle’s Visitor Center located just off Highway One, six miles north of Cambria . Reservations are recommend- ed . Check for availability by calling 1-800-444-4445 .
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 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 periodi- cally . Call the theater at (805) 927-6811
for availability .
FISHING
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 Moon- stone Beach on Windsor, has a large, protected grassy area, playground, horse shoe pit, picnic tables and BBQs 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 .
NITT WITT RIDGE
This unique home is an example of folk art archi- tecture, 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 .
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 .
LOCAL THEATRE
Pewter Plough Playhouse, Main Street at Shef- field, West Village. For current attractions call (805) 927-3877 or visit www .pewterploughplay- house .net .
ELEPHANT SEALS
Elephant seals can be seen on the beaches south of the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, 12 miles north of Cambria . 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 (805) 924-1628 .
MARINE ANIMALS
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 the park all along Moonstone Beach . Cambria is the southern gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary .
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 whale watch excursions are also available . Rock and surf fishing is permitted along Moonstone Beach at various locations .
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 for availability .