Things To Do

From the mountain's 640-foot summit, you can view the Morro Bay Estuary, the sand spit, and the hills of nearby Montaña de Oro.

Black Lake Trail in the Arroyo Grande Valley is a 2 mile, easy to moderate hike out and back. 

Located between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach, Blacklake Golf Resort is the Central Coast's only 27 hole golf resort.

A 3.4 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the coastal bluffs, passing tide pools, beaches and a scenic rocky coastline

The area is a family-friendly, natural playground for anyone who likes to ride — or anyone who wants to learn. Surfers, bodyboarders and skimboarders find plenty of space to play in the beaches south of the Pismo Pier.

The Bob Jones Trail is the "City to the Sea" bike trail

Stop by the shop or reserve in advance, either way you can select from bikes and scooters both both kids and adults.

The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Featured in the New York Times, this sister-owned cookie company is nationally known for its signature sea salt cookie: a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread morsel with just a touch of sea salt. 

Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation

The Cambria Discovery Route highlights 24 points of interest along the northern coast of San Luis Obispo County. 

Main Street Antiquing in Cambria

When you spend a valuable hour or two collecting marine debris and litter with friends, family, or on your own, you help protect wildlife and make a difference with your visit.

The Cambria Christmas Market features open-air stalls selling glühwein (hot mulled wine), traditional German foods, local vendors, and live entertainment.

With an ever-changing landscape and breathtaking views, Cambria is ideal for avid road cyclists. Anticipate two major climbs, some steep descents and rolling hills with some flats.

The Beaches & Parks Loop of Cambria takes visitors to points both historic and scenic.

Known as Pines by the Sea, Cambria offers unqiue hiking trails that include both secluded preserves and seaside boardwalks.

Cambria features many historical buildings and gardens that add character to this quaint seaside village.