• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Moonstone Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

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4. Hearst Castle

Romantic Castles
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5. Point Piedras Blancas Beach

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Category: Local Attractions
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7. Stolo Family Winery & Vineyards

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Jade Cove and Sand Dollar Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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10. Hearst Castle Theater

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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11. Cambria Historical Museum

Category: Local Attractions
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12. Cambria Nursery and Florist

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13. Moonstone Cellars

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

14. Sea Chest Oyster Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Robin's Restaurant, Cambria, CA

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Piedras Blancas Light Station, San Simeon, CA

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17. Elephant Seal Vista Point

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Hearst Ranch Winery Tasting Room at Sebastian's

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. Hearst San Simeon State Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Tucked between the towering pines and shimmering Pacific Ocean of California's Central Coast, Cambria is a picturesque seaside village with beautiful year-round weather and an array of interesting things to see and do. Cambria is best known for the myriad Monterey pines that give the area its particular character, as well as its gorgeous sandy beaches and steep rocky cliffs. Tourism is the town’s primary activity, drawing visitors from around the state to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and local attractions.

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