Events in Cambria

Join Cambria Pines Lodge every Friday for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities at the Pizza Nook! Our Wood-Fired Pizza Nights are the perfect way to kick off the weekend with friends and family. No reservations needed — just come hungry and ready for a good time! Every…

Enjoy the summer concert season with live music every weekend at Ragged Point Inn. Check out local bands, dance to the music and enjoy an afternoon of stunning ocean views. Even better, make a night out of it with an overnight stay at the Inn. The highway is open and…

The Central Coast State Parks Associations presents the Adventures with Nature series.

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history

This event has been cancelled for 2024. Cambria’s annual 4th of July celebration is held at Shamel Park starting at 11am, with family fun events, music and a BBQ all day long. Fireworks start at dusk. A trolley service will run from 10am to 6pm, from North Moonstone to Main…

Enjoy concerts, music, food, carnival rides, animals and MORE this summer in Paso Robles! Learn more by visiting our website. “The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!” The Fair opened in 1946 and was first known as the San Luis Obispo County Fair. The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs…

Embark on a journey into the Elizabethan Renaissance and marvel at the splendor of Queen Elizabeth I’s rule.

Come to Cambria and enjoy not only the parade on Saturday, but all of the fun activities, music, good food, kiddie rides, and games that follow the parade and last all weekend at the Pinedorado Grounds. Be sure to check out the car show at the Vets’ Hall parking lot…

We are beyond excited to celebrate another Brew at the Zoo! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo! Brew at the Zoo will feature over 15 craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more! A fun entertainment…

Walk down any beach and you will find marine debris, defined as “any manufactured or processed solid waste material that enters the marine environment from any source.” Marine debris impact human health and safety, endangers wildlife and aquatic habitats, and costs local and national economies millions in wasted resources and…

Creeks to Coast is ECOSLO’s largest annual volunteer event, removing trash from waterways, beaches, parks, and public spaces across San Luis Obispo County. Held September 19, it mobilizes hundreds of volunteers and partners, removing tons of waste while protecting wildlife and inspiring local environmental stewardship. This is part of the…

Tour the special places that play a part in the past, present and future recovery of California's sea otters!

Take an unforgettable ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles! The award-winning California Coast Classic stands the test of time for great reasons. Known for its stunning scenery, exceptional support, and warm community, this self-paced cycling adventure is the winner of Gran Fondo Guide’s Best Charity Bike Tour Award and…

The weather is at its most spectacular and the Annual Scarecrow Festival, named to Travel Channel's Don't Miss List, is in full swing.

In Cambria, the annual Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event held on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cambria Historical Museum on Burton Drive. The event features activities for all ages, including a harvest festival and soup sampling. While the main event is on…

Free to the public, fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes.

Get your best costume ready and bring the entire family out to a not-too-scary evening at Zoo Boo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo, carnival games, a costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, a haunted maze, and tricks & treats to enjoy! Over 200 animals call the Charles Paddock Zoo…

Step into a world of enchantment as you walk through an immersive path adorned with over two million twinkling lights.