ENTERTAINMENT IN CAMBRIA 30 Art Galleries including
one of the top Glass Art Galleries in the Nation. See fine art
produced by famous local artists as well as international artists.
Watch artist work at their studios. Purchase as much as you like
and have it shipped home. Enjoy the tide pools full of crabs, sea
anemones, fish, and sometimes starfish and an octopus or two. Climb
the cliffs to the left of Shamel Park and see indentations in
the rock where Chumash Indian women ground acorns. Watch for whales from Leffingwell Landing while you picnic and photograph the spectacular views of waves crashing on the rocks.
Listen to live jazz bands and music of
every genre at local restaurants and night spots. Enjoy
plays at our local theater.
The Castle is open for tours daily, except
Thanksgiving, Reservations may also be made in person at the Hearst Castle ticket office, open daily.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC THEATER HEARST CASTLE A film so big, you can't miss it! Experience 5-story tall movies! Located in San Simeon at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. For Show Times call 805-927-6811. Ticket Information Tour California State Historic Landmark
#939, "Nit Wit Ridge".
A three level house on 2 1/2 acres of terraced rock gardens. It
was created by one man by the name of Arthur Beal, (Capt. Nit Wit,
Der Tinkerpaw) who created this environment out of collected materials. Stroll the streets of Cambria, a charming village still quiet and quaint but teeming with culture. Shop the unique shops where you’ll find crafts and wares you wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else. Look for mouth blown glass, toy soldiers,
whimsical timepieces, hand fired and dressed porcelain dolls,
wearable art, antiques, cat & dog
Dine in Cambria and San Simeon on Prime Rib, Sea Food, Thai, Italian, Mexican, French, Health Food or California Cuisine. Sip Champagne inside or outside with a view of the Pacific Ocean, find art on the walls or enjoy the hustle and bustle of sidewalk cafes. Tour award winning Herb gardens mid town. Browse the quaint Antiques Shops that abound
in Cambria. Peruse our Farmer’s
Market 2:30-5:00pm on Fridays at the Vet’s Hall parking
lot on Main Street in the West Village. If you enjoy touring, drive or mountain bike the 18 mile Santa Rosa Creek Road. Start off Main St. and take the leisurely 2 hour winding drive with charming views of farming and ranching as it has been for a century. Stop at Linn's Berry Farm to tour and sample their world famous Olallieberry pies and preserves. What kind of berry? An Olallieberry is two-thirds blackberry and one-third European red raspberry.
VIRG'S LANDING Morro Bay 1215 Embarcadero 762-5263 Whale watching and fishing. 20 minutes south, live bate, tackle licenses, rentals.
ACE HARDWARE 1266 Tamson Dr. 927-9930 Bike Rentals: Adult & children bikes. Includes free helmet. Open 8am - 6pm Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Sunday. CALIFORNIA KAYAKS COMPANY 927-1744 In William Randolph Hearst Park ~ 6 miles north of Cambria in San Simeon Cove Located on the beach at Hearst State Park. We rent kayaks with instructions and assist in and out. We also rent boogie boards & wetsuits. We have hourly rates for kayaks and also conduct guided tours.
NIT WIT RIDGE 881 Hillcrest Drive (West Village) 927-2690 Michael & Stacey O'Malley. Nit Wit Ridge is California State Historic Landmark #939. It consists of a three level house on 2 1/2 acres of terraced rock walled gardens. It was created by one man by the name of Arthur Beal, (Capt. Nit Wit, Der Tinkerpaw) who used rocks, wood, abalone shells, beer cans, tile, car parts, TV antennas and miscellaneous nick knacks. Reservations are required to tour the entire house and grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes, which includes a 4-minute video. Call Michael & Stacey for a tour. PIEDRAS BLANCAS LIGHT STATION:
The Piedras Blancas Light Station became operational in 1875 and
was originally operated by the United State Lighthouse Service.
The construction of light house was completed in 1875 with additional
support facilities constructed in later years. Modern times saw
the operation of the Light Station as a function of the United
States Coast Guard. In 2001, the Coast Guard relinquished the site
to the BLM, which actively manages the historic light station.
BLM’s mission as a federal agency is to sustain
the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for
the use and enjoyment of present and future generations with a
vision to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through
the balanced stewardship of America’s public lands and resources. Tours are available to view the Light Station on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., and on the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Information on the mid-week tours may be obtained by calling (805) 927-7361. There is no fee for attending the mid-week tours. Donations are requested in lieu of tour fees. Tickets for the Saturday tours are sold at the Hearst Castle Visitors Center on the day of the event. For information and to make reservations call (805) 927-6811. Tickets for the Saturday tour are $15 per person.
OTTER-MOBILE TOURS & CHARTERS 831-649-4523 In addition to golfing, shopping and some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world, the Central Coast offers an endless assortment of activities and learning opportunities. Let Otter-Mobile Tours give you the entire experience! WINE AFFAIR (800) 445-6868 or 805-927-4200 Enjoy the scenic beauty and friendly country ambiance of the Paso Robles Wine Country. Today, there are more than 25 wineries and 100 vineyards throughout this scenic region. Our half-day Wine Country Tours take you to a few of the area's finer wineries and where you will see the vineyards and production facilities as well as taste some excellent vintages. Picnic lunch provided. Groups Welcome! FERMENTATIONS 4056 Burton Dr. 927-7141 Wine & gourmet food tasting,unique gifts, gift baskets
PASO ROBLES VINTNERS & GROWERS ASSOC. Map and details about all of the great wineries located off Hwy 46.
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Moonstone
Beach – Pick up semi-precious jasper stones of all colors
on the beach. 
Take
a FREE ride around Cambria on the OTTER TROLLEY. Schedules
available at the Chamber of Commerce.Culture abounds in Cambria. 
For
sports enthusiasts, hike the trails at Moonstone Beach Drive,
Santa Rosa Creek Road or San Simeon State Beach. Play Tennis
at Coast Union High School campus, Volleyball at the lodge, swim
at the heated pool at Shamel park or the heated pools at many
of the local inns. Surf or windsurf from charter boats out of
Morro Bay, 20 minutes south. Have Fun!
JOSLYN RECREATION CENTER 950
Main St. 927-3364 The Center offers a number of activities
and clubs, including lawn bowling, dance, fishing, garden, golf,
investment, pinochle, quilting, RV, singles, square dance and
travel. Current membership is open to anyone over 18 years
of age. The hall is also available for rental for special
events. For more information call during office hours,
10AM to 2PM Monday through Friday.
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OF THE ELEPHANT SEALS
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