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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
Normally there are four tours that cover the165
room estate. The Grand Rooms Tour is recom-
mended 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 recommended. 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
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.
Local Cambria Activities
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.