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Cambria,
San Simeon & North Coast
The charming village of Cambria is filled with unique shops, galleries, and restaurants serving all kinds of delicious food. The shops have every- thing from antiques, specialty items, household gadgets, exquisite jewelry, and art from the quirky to traditional. Walking through the village, along flower-filled yards and shady trees, the well-maintained buildings, many dating from the 1800s, all come to- gether in a sense of how life in a more tranquil time must have been.
Cambria is also known as the gateway to Hearst Castle, glorious ocean scenery along Highway 1, and during the month of October, is the heart of the Cambria Scarecrow Festi- val. The festival is an outdoor display of whimsical handmade scarecrows that draws visitors from all over.
Attractions
Historical walking tour
Visit the Cambria Historical Society website (cambriahistorical- society.com) for a map of a walking tour of Cambria’s historical buildings. The self-guided tour encompasses 28 buildings and the map includes a written history of each one. Learn the fascinating history of these old build-
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ings and how their uses evolved from the original business or residence to their current occupations. Learn a little about the people and families who shaped Cambria’s early years.
Visit the elephant seals
The elephant seal rookery extends six miles along the shoreline near Point Piedras Blancas in the Hearst San Simeon State Park. The seals
may be seen all year but the largest populations are present during late January, April and October. Visit the Friends of the Elephant Seal website at elephantseal.org for information about the best viewing times and spots.
Attractions & Tours
Covell's Clydesdales
Covell Ranch has 50+ Clydesdale horses and 2,000 acres of pasture and forest the family lives on in Cambria. They have been raising them for nearly 40 years. They are open Mon.
– Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for horseback riding and at noon for vehicle
tours. 5694 Bridge St, Cambria, covellsclydesdaleranch.com,
(805) 975-7332
Dining & Drinks
Madelines Restaurant & Wine Tasting Room
Try some fantastic local boutique wines of the Central Coast in the wine shop. Enjoy an intimate French- influenced dinner in the restaurant. Serving only the best organic meats and produce. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wine Bar open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 788 Main St., Cambria, madelinescambria.com,
(805) 927-4175
Shopping
Ball & Skein & More
A wide variety of unique yarns, knitting and crochet supplies, buttons, and kits. Something for everyone, from the beginning knitter to the serious fiber artist. Unique gifts and offerings to remember your trip to Cambria. 4210 Bridge St. entrance on Main St., cambriayarn.com,
(805) 927-3280
Maddie Mae's Pet Pantry
For eleven years Maddie Mae's Pet Pantry has been helping residents and visitors of the Central Coast provide their pets with top of the
line pet supplies. Come see us at
our beach location in Cambria
or our wine country location in Templeton. 614 Main Street, Cambria, maddiemaespetpantry.com,
(805) 924-1139
Rich Man Poorman Antique Malls
Two giant locations on the Central Coast offering a nice selection of antiques and collectibles. Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located in Cambria at 2110 & 2084 Main Street. RichManPoorManAntiques.com, (805) 203-5350
The Shops At The Garden Shed
In mid-town Cambria the quaint shops include several beautifully curated shops: Cambria Garden Shed, garden and home grown rare and exotic succulents; Lily’s Coffeehouse, refreshments; Ocean Heir, woman’s apparel and greeting cards;
Simplistic Home, home décor and gifts; and, Cayucos Cellars Winery. cambriagardenshed.com,
(805) 927-7654
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