Events

Visited by the ghosts of Past, Present, and Future, Ebenezer Scrooge must find it in his heart to change or face a bleak and lonely future.

In May of 1970, a trio of music professors at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) came together to brainstorm the possibility of starting a summer music festival in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. A year later, the inaugural season of the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival took place with three…

The Holiday Twilight Tours are offered this year on select evenings November through January. Please check the website for tour dates, times, descriptions, and reservations. Start your Hearst Castle holiday journey at https://hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-castle/daily-tours/holiday-twilight-tour/ Don’t miss out on Hearst Castle decked out in full holiday splendor!…

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

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents Nature Nights, an immersive outdoor holiday light, art, and music experience. Visit the gardens to enjoy this beloved holiday event. The event will feature lighting exhibitions and art throughout eight acres of the Garden. Guests can enjoy live music each night. Local culinary…

The annual Polar Bear Dip in Cayucos is a local favorite and not to be missed! The festivities start at 9:30am and the Dip is at noon.

The annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, comraderie and still having dessert! Dessert can be a cup of coffeee, or something to eat at one of the local Avila Beach establishments after the plunge. If you are brave, even some cold…

The Annual Celebration of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival is held every Martin Luther King weekend when over 450 birders visit Morro Bay to see, photograph and learn more about birds. The area offers pristine beaches, beautiful state parks, an excellent natural history museum, panoramic views of the Pacific…

Thursday Afternoon, January 23rd, there will be a wine seminar. Details to follow. Friday Morning, January 24th: shopping, raffle ticket opportunities, wine tasting, and demonstrating artists throughout town. There will be an art show at the Cambria Center for the Arts. Kick-Off Party at the Veterans Hall: Doors open at…

The Cambria Film Festival is all about romance, romantic comedies and the complexity of love. Our mission is to showcase wonderful films in our charming seaside town. If you love films, plan to attend. If you want to help make the festival festive, well, we’re looking for volunteers. And if…

Hosted twice yearly in the spring and fall along Ocean Avenue, enjoy beautiful Cayucos-by-the-Seawhile shopping for antiques, collectibles, and vintage items. Rain or shine, stay for the weekend or make it a fun day at the beach! The event hours are 7am to 3pm. Parking is available on nearby street…

Help celebrate World Oceans Day by participating in cleanup events in Avila Beach

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…

Live bands will entertain visitors until 9pm, when the fireworks start! VIP seating is available on the pier for a charge. Arrive early in the day to stake out your best viewing spot on the sand. Bring some blankets and an umbrella for a great day at the beach. You…

Come to Avila Beach for Independence Day and spending your morning enjoying a doggie parade.

Find that special spot on the beach and enjoy the show. Cayucos rocks on the 4th of July!

This annual show offers artists and crafts people a high quality outdoor setting to display and sell their wares to an appreciative audience.