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Town

Cambria

6,032 people

Perched on the dramatic Central Coast between Big Sur and San Luis Obispo, Cambria is a pine-scented village of art galleries, farm-to-table eateries, and moonstone-strewn beaches. Its quirky Nit Wit Ridge folk-art house and elephant seal viewpoints at nearby Piedras Blancas add offbeat texture to an already enchanting Pacific escape.

Written by our AI

Small-town charmWeekend getawayScenic drivesFoodie

Our AI's themes

How long
1–3 days
Our AI's estimate of a typical stay.
Sightseeing weather
June, July, August, September and October
Weather only, worked out from the town's records.

On the map

Where it is, and the other places we have mapped around it.

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Things to do in Cambria

1 we list here

Written by our AI

1Hearst CastleMuseums & galleries·About 2h·Easy·Best at middayHearst Castle is an architectural masterpiece nestled in the hills, showcasing stunning gardens and opulent interiors filled with art and history.

Durations, effort and best times are our AI's estimates.

Places to eat in Cambria

8 we list here

Written by our AI

1Creekside Garden CafeSuits lunch, dinner·$$Offers a variety of American dishes in a garden setting.
2The Sow's Ear CafeSuits breakfast, lunch·$$A cozy café known for its homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked goods, The Sow's Ear offers a comfortable setting for a casual meal.
3Sweet Confectionery OfferingsSuits dessert·$Specializes in a variety of sweet treats, including chocolates and candies.
4Old Stone StationSteak house·Suits dinner·$$$A historic restaurant housed in a former train station, offering a diverse menu of American and European dishes.
5Allocco's Italian BakerySuits dessert·$A local bakery offering a variety of Italian pastries and bread.
6Oscar'sSuits lunch, dinner·$$A local restaurant offering a variety of dishes in a casual setting.
7Red Moose Cookie CompanySuits dessert·$$A bakery offering a variety of cookies and baked goods.
8Lomardi's Pasta & PizzaSuits lunch, dinner·$$Offers a range of Italian dishes, including pasta and pizza, in a casual atmosphere.

Cuisine from OpenStreetMap. "Suits" and price bands are our AI's estimates.

Places to stay in Cambria

2 we list here

Written by our AI

1Olallieberry InnHotel·Good for couples, families, budget travelers·$$A charming B&B in Cambria known for its cozy rooms and homemade breakfasts.
2Creekside InnHotel·Good for couples, families, business·$$A hotel offering comfortable rooms and complimentary breakfast in San Luis Obispo.

Type of stay from OpenStreetMap. "Good for" and price bands are our AI's estimates.

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The weather you'd get

Typical daily high and low, and the share of days with rain, from historical records (2011-2025). Average weather for Cambria, not a forecast.

January high 62°
low 47°
rain on 21%
February high 62°
low 47°
rain on 21%
March high 62°
low 48°
rain on 27%
April high 65°
low 50°
rain on 11%
May high 66°
low 53°
rain on 6%
June high 70°
low 56°
rain on 2%
July high 73°
low 59°
rain on 0%
August high 75°
low 60°
rain on 1%
September high 75°
low 60°
rain on 3%
October high 73°
low 57°
rain on 6%
November high 67°
low 51°
rain on 16%
December high 62°
low 48°
rain on 23%
Warmest month: September, highs around 75°F, 24°C. Wettest: March, rain on about 27% of days. Driest: July.
Sightseeing weather. The mildest, driest and calmest months for sightseeing are June, July, August, September and October. That is weather only. It says nothing about ski seasons, beach days or festivals, which is often why people go.

Nearby towns

Morro Bay · 19 miPaso Robles · 22 miSan Luis Obispo · 31 miPismo Beach · 38 mi

Road trips through Cambria

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From Wikipedia

Cambria is an unincorporated community on the Central Coast of California, in San Luis Obispo County, United States. It lies along State Route 1, south of San Simeon. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Cambria as a census-designated place (CDP). Its population was 5,678 at the 2020 census, down from 6,032 in 2010.

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Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources and credits

Names, place details, opening times and addresses © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Weather: Open-Meteo historical weather data.

Airports: OurAirports, public domain.

Photo: BurtonDrive CambriaCA by San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conventions Bureau, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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