See & Do

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce has a lot of information about what to do around town. But we wanted to include some information about our favorite vineyards and other things to do below.

Beach Cruiser Bicycles available

Our beach cruiser bicycles are available on a first come, first served basis. Take them out around downtown or to the beach!

Hearst Castle

Located just a few miles north is the magnificent estate of Hearst Castle. Learn more history about William Randolph Hearst and his architect Julia Morgan at www.hearstcastle.org , or call for tour reservations (800) 444-4445

Elephant Seals

Visit the famed Elephant Seals, seven miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1. This is home to about 15,000 animals. The area is open for viewing every day of the year and there is no admission fee or reservation required.

For more information go to www.elephantseal.org

Massage

Looking for a professional convenient massage, here are two local practitioner's offering convenient, at your location, massages:
Rita Benavides (805) 909-1239 Cambria Massage Therapy
Karen "Tamar" Pearl (805) 215-0990, (805) 927-3564

Horseback Riding

Experience a trail ride through a working cattle ranch. Enjoy stunning mountain and ocean views as you ride through land that is accessible only from this exclusive private ranch. For more information call (805) 286-8772 or go to www.outbacktrailrides.com

Wine Tours

Visit our friends at BreakAway Tours to schedule a Vino filled day of catered wine tasting. They are the best at creating customized tours of the Central Coasts best Vineyards and Wineries. For Tours call Jill Tweedie at (805) 783-2929 or (805) 799-7657 - www.breakaway-tours.com

Wine Wrangler Tour Package for 2
$310 (June - Sept) or $290 (Oct - May)

Package includes Wine Tasting Tour for 2 with the Wine Wrangler and a one
night stay (mid week Sun-Thurs night) Weekend rates available upon
request.
Visit between 4-6 wineries
Pick up and drop off at the Cambria Palms
Tasting fees included
Vineyard picnic lunch included
Most experienced guides on the Central Coast
Discounts on wine and merchandise
One night stay in Patio Room with a Queen Bed and creekside views
Hearst Castle Tour Packages available upon request.

Complimentary wine tasting: Cambria/Harmony

http://www.harmonycellars.com/
5 Min's south this is a great winery and one of the only local wineries on highway 1. Make sure to grab a bottle of their 2007 White Riesling. A Best Of Class Winner this Riesling boasts aromas of jasmine, citrus, peach and a hint of honey, it is definitely one of our favorite local summer wines. When you get here, ask us for a complimentary wine tasting at Harmony Cellars.

http://www.moonstonecellars.com/
A great local winery, check out their tasting room just down the street at 801 main street. We love their Viognier. Ask us for a complimentary wine tasting at Moonstone Cellars.

http://www.redpoets.com
A great wine tasting bar opened during the summer of 2010 located in downtown Cambria. Please check them out. For more information call 805-350-5049.

Vineyards Paso West Side / Adelaide
(20 - 30 min drive from Cambria)

http://www.whalebonevineyard.com/
Whalebone Vineyard is one of our favorite local wineries for several reasons. First, the wine is amazing. If you like red's, they are big but not too big... very drinkable. Their cab and syrah are my favorites but don't miss their blend either, as it is very reasonably priced and a great "any occasion" wine. Besides their great wine, Whalebone is up on a hill on the north end of a small valley. This location offers a great view and is a perfect little place for an afternoon picnic. The vineyard gets its name from the whale and marine fossils trapped in the vineyards' broken shale and limestone. If you look around the front yard you can see some of the old fossils.

http://www.adelaida.com
Another local winery that we frequent as often as we can. Adelaida is another of our recommendations so if you stop in here don't miss their Cabernet and their Pinot is to die for.

http://www.justinwine.com/
Um...I almost don't want to write anything here as many people already know the Justin story but what I will say is that they do produce a very fine product. The Justin Cabernet's remind me of many of my favorite Napa Cab's.

http://www.jadavineyard.com/
Jada is one of our newer hip wineries that we recommend for anyone looking for an up and coming winery experience. They have a new tasting room with great views and their wine is fast becoming a recognizable name on the central coast.

http://www.faroutwineries.com/Poalillo.html
A small Italian familia winery, very inexpensive and a perfect example of Paso west side zin. We always grab a bottle of their Sauvignon Blanc

www.dunningvineyards.com
A long time favorite, this boutique vineyard has been one of those small bodega's that we just cant help returning to.

www.calcareous.com
OK, If you like white wine you should enjoy this but I go to this vineyard for one reason only and that is the view. Pack a picnic and go here, it is amazing, you won't find a better view from a tasting room anywhere on the central coast.

http://www.pipestonevineyards.com
another great boutique vineyard

Our Favorite Local Wine

http://www.brochelle.com
Brochelle Vineyards is by far our favorite local winery. Brochelle is known for their fruity west side zin which is amazing. Try to get your hands on a bottle of their Syrah for a truly special experience (good luck though they are almost always sold out). Brochelle is a local boutique winery and doesn't offer a tasting room but you can find their wine at many local wine shops and you can also order direct at brochelle.com .