The delightful weather along the coastline of California, combined with the cool mists from the ocean bathing areas such as Cambria, renders it an exceptional spot for summer vacations. Just a brief drive from Los Angeles, Cambria offers an ideal locale for leisurely summer escapades, with options for beach strolls, trips to Hearst Castle, and relaxation in a cozy, upgraded inn.
Oceanpoint Ranch
7200 Moonstone Beach Drive
Cambria
Directly opposite Moonstone Beach, this bucolic lodge provides newly renovated accommodations in a ranch style, featuring decorations with wildlife themes, lofty timbered ceilings, accents of leather, and the in-house Cow Tipper restaurant, where guests can enjoy delectable breakfasts and lunches. Encompassing nine beautiful acres adjacent to the ocean, the property presents recreational opportunities like cornhole and bocce ball, along with private access trails leading to a secret beach. Guests can also experience movie screenings under the stars and nights with s’mores beside a soothing campfire.
The lodge delivers a variety of deals including discounts for early reservations of up to 15%, a preferential rate for AAA Auto Club members, and a markdown for AARP members.
Explore
In Cambria, visitors can marvel at the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk; a 1.4 mile stretch alongside the breathtaking Moonstone Beach, offering scenic outlooks. As the tide recedes, tidepooling becomes a favorable activity to spot aquatic creatures. Moreover, the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve has a multitude of tracks running above the shoreline.
Those with a penchant for wine can partake in tastings at the Tooth & Nail Tasting Room, where a wide array of Paso Robles’ celebrated reds and whites are available to taste at an affordable expense of $25.
Additional attractions in Cambria include distinctive boutiques and galleries, perfect for an afternoon spent in shopping and exploration. The central part of town is divided into two sectors, East and West villages.
On the chance that you visit on a Friday, consider stopping by the Cambria Farmer’s Market for a varied selection of fresh produce, every Friday between 2:30 and 5pm.
Make Your Way to Hearst Castle
Just a 40-minute drive from the lodge, situated in San Simeon, Hearst Castle offers a glimpse into the lavish abode erected by William Randolph Hearst between 1919 and 1947. Now serving as a museum, it houses remarkable tiles, period furnishings, masterpieces, tapestries, statues, and is surrounded by alluring gardens with breathtaking views. Tour reservations can be made at htt
Dine
Linn’s Easy as Pie Café
4251 Bridge Street
Connoisseurs of sweets will delight in the assortment of confections provided here, especially their famous olallieberry pie, alongside a collection of spreads, teas, honey, and various condiments.
Indigo Moon, 1980 Main Street
This charming eatery invites guests to taste their food outside on the terrace or within the cozy interior dining spaces. It offers a scrumptious array of soups, salads, crab cakes, mac and cheese, fresh catches, steaks, and exquisite pasta variations to satisfy your appetite.
Cow Tipper Restaurant
Adjacent to the accommodations, the Cow Tipper restaurant is a prime spot for a fulfilling morning meal or a satisfying midday repast, boasting stylish plank flooring and different seating configurations suitable for both sizable parties and couples. Guests can savor delights like Tooth & Nail wines, eggs benedict, skillet hash with chicken apple sausages and potatoes, the substantial Wrangler breakfast burrito featuring eggs, beans, cheese, and chipotle avocado cream, Bananas Foster French Toast, oatmeal, among other alluring choices.
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