Cambria, CA Area Guide

Everything you need to know to make the most of your stay in Cambria, from the best beaches and restaurants to local tips only our team knows.

Eat & Drink

Restaurants & Dining

Local favorites to experience during your stay

Robin's Restaurant

4095 Burton Dr, Cambria

(805) 927-5007

Global comfort food serving handcrafted, multi-cultural dishes in a warm, garden-centric setting in East Village. A local favorite for over 30 years.

Cozy outdoor dining setting with string lights and a prepared meal

Indigo Moon

1980 Main Street, Cambria

(805) 927-2911

Elegant California-American fare featuring a stunning garden patio, fresh local ingredients, and an adjoining gourmet cheese shop in West Village.

Outdoor dining with string lights and wine

Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill

6550 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria

(805) 927-3859

Spectacular oceanfront dining right on Moonstone Beach Drive. Enjoy fresh seafood, steak, and cocktails on the outdoor patio with panoramic Pacific views.

Oceanfront dining with grilled fish and oysters at sunset

Linn's Restaurant

2277 Main Street, Cambria

(805) 927-0371

A historic Cambria staple in East Village, famous for its world-renowned Olallieberry pie, warm bakery goods, and hearty American comfort food.

Slice of blueberry pie and coffee on a rustic table

Creekside Garden Cafe

2114 Main St (at Center St), Cambria

(805) 927-8646

A beloved rustic retreat for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy fluffy scrambles, gourmet waffles, and outdoor dining on the peaceful creek-side deck.

Outdoor breakfast on a wooden table next to a stream

Redwood Cafe

2094 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

(805) 927-4830

Charming neighborhood cafe offering home-style breakfast classics, great coffee, and fresh lunch specials in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Cozy cafe breakfast table with pancakes and omelet

Sandy's Deli

604 Main Street, Cambria

(805) 927-3000

The perfect quick-stop sandwich shop in the West Village. Grab custom-made deli sandwiches, sides, and drinks for your beach picnics and trail hikes.

Picnic spread with sandwiches, lemonade, and potato salad.

Explore

Things to Do

Unmissable experiences and sights around Cambria

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

400 acres of protected coastal territory. Hike the dramatic ocean-bluffs boardwalk or meander through quiet pine forests where local deer roam.

Hearst Castle

Located just 10 minutes north in San Simeon, William Randolph Hearst's grand hilltop estate features magnificent art collections and historic mansion tours.

Elephant Seal Rookery

Watch hundreds of elephant seals lounge, play, and bicker along the shoreline of San Simeon from the dedicated viewing platforms.

Moonstone Beach

Stroll the beautiful 1-mile wooden boardwalk, explore vibrant marine life in tide pools, and search the shoreline for smooth, colorful moonstones.

Covell's Clydesdales

Take a unique private ranch tour and ride majestic Clydesdale horses on rolling pastures with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Village Boutiques & Galleries

Explore the two historic districts filled with eclectic art galleries, antique shops, boutique clothing, and friendly local cafe stops.

Nitt Witt Ridge

Tour Cambria's famous hand-built landmark—a quirky folk-art house crafted entirely from stones, redwood, and unique recycled materials.

Piedras Blancas Light Station

An iconic 1875 lighthouse offering guided history tours, whale watching spots, and spectacular views of the rugged coastline.

Coastal Wine Tasting

Taste excellent cool-climate wines at intimate boutique tasting rooms scattered across Cambria and along the scenic Highway 1 route.

Stepladder Creamery

A family-run goat and cow dairy farm tucked away in the scenic hills. Book a private tour to meet the animals and sample award-winning cheeses.

Getting to Cambria

Airport guide and travel tips

San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the nearest airport, served by Alaska, American, and United. A rental car is recommended. Rideshare and taxi service in town is limited. The scenic route follows Highway 1 along the coast, and faster inland routes are available from each direction.

Airport Driving Times

San Luis Obispo County (SBP)

Approximately 45 minutes south of Cambria. Features daily flights connecting through Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Approximately 2.5 hours east. A great gateway option if combining your coastal getaway with a trip to Yosemite or Sequoia National Parks.

San Jose Mineta International (SJC)

Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours north. A major international airport providing extensive flight options with a beautiful coastal drive south.

Vintage car drives scenic coastal highway at sunset

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