A Bottled Lunch in Cambria...

Sometimes lunch can be a difficult prospect. A neighbor of ours is shown here with a slight dilemma, which he eventually overcame. 

Lunch in Cambria is not quite so difficult .... except to decide just where to eat! Gourmet restaurants, great barbecue and home cookin coffee shops are a plenty. Visit SeeCambria.com for a partial list.

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Hope you enjoy my Cambria Impressions and would love to hear from you regarding your favorite Cambria Restaurant! 

Step on down to the beach...

These steps take you down to Moonstone Beach... soft sand, cool breezes, refreshing air.... the north end of Cambria off Highway One.

Below kayaking can be found at the San Simeon cove (just across from the entrance to Hearst Castle). After a relaxing and refreshing kayak trek you must stop by Sebastian's for one of the best deli sandwiches you will EVER run across.

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Care for a walk?

A February day on Moonstone Beach. Plan a walk along our boardwalk and enjoy the many sites, fresh air and comfortable weather.

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I hope you are enjoying my photos of our area.

Petals & Palettes Art Show... a Real Pleasant Experience

 It is that time again for the annual Petals & Palettes show at the Cambria Center for the Arts, the home of Allied Arts Association.

Stop by and see the pairing of local artist's original Artwork & Photos with Flowers & Plants supplied by the Cambria Garden Club. What a show!

You may even recognize a couple of my photos on the wall. I love to photograph flowers from all angles. The mystery of detail and riot of color never cease to fascinate me.

Let me know if you plan to stop by.

Public Invited to
Artist & Guest Reception
Saturday - May 11th
11:00 am to 4:00pm
Live Music & Refreshments
Music Provided by
The Central Coast Jazz Institute
$3.00 donation

Can't Make the Reception?
Visit the Show for FREE
May 12 - June 2, 2013
During Regular Gallery Hours
Thursday/Friday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Spring in Cambria

Cambria is well into spring, with flowers blooming and the weather conducive to long hours in my adirondack chair on the back deck. Here are a few of our neighbors who hang around the house and nearby boardwalk.

We enjoy deer cruising the streets and yards, raccoons rummaging for goodies, fox lurking in the shadows, squirrels jumping from tree to tree, dozens of birds (they particularly like our bird bath), turkeys on parade, an occasional skunk usually evident by their trace of perfume, on rare occasions a sunbathing mountain lion, the moles and voles... not so much we see them and not so much fun to see.

Our forests and shores are inhabited by such a variety of interesting wildlife that often surprise you when they come out to play within a few feet of where you sit or walk.

Have you enjoyed any particular interesting wildlife sightings? Share your experiences with me. I love to hear from visitors and locals alike regarding their personal Cambria joys.

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Dive in and Cool Off

Do you sometimes just feel the need to dive in and cool off? 

It is pleasantly cool here in Cambria. Where is your favorite place in Cambria to rest and refresh? Visit SeeCambria.com to see more photos.

You know you want to....

Cool ocean breezes, miles of boardwalk and trails on the very edge of the ocean, a glass of Chardonnay sitting on the deck of Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, a comfortable room on Moonstone Beach to wake to fresh coffee and a croissant.... You know you want to!

 

This is an impression looking south down Moonstone Beach. 

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What is your favorite thing about Cambria?

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Cambria's Kitchen Tour, Don't Miss it!

Nearly forgot to share... come on over next Saturday for one of Cambria’s most popular events:

 The 12th Annual Great Kitchens of Cambria self-guided tour
Saturday, July 28, 2012
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

See eight unique and wonderful kitchens, each full of inspiring ideas you can apply to your own home, now or in the future. Enjoy great food and entertainment as you wander through some of the most interesting and impressive kitchens on the central coast! Visit www.cambriakitchentour.com for all the details.

Zebra Hunting in Cambria

Been too long since I shared a photo, or two. Life on the coast can get busy. Did you know about the zebras who live just north of Cambria? They make a showing every now and then. You know when they are out and about when you see cars parked on the side of Highway 1 lined up for the circus.

My daughter and I went Zebra hunting one Sunday morning thinking, illogically, they would be out and about very early in the morning. We annoyed a few bulls hanging out on the side of the highway and caught a glimpse of the illusive black and white creatures just on the crest of the hill. Yes, look VERY closely you can see two of them meeting up for a days chew.

For those of you east of Cambria in the par boil weather, come see us for cool coastal mornings and walks along our exquisite ocean front.

What?... Fun & Exotic Cars along with Tasty Chili in Beautiful Cambria?

WHAT? You had not heard?... well it is not too late. Saturday April 21st It’s all happening at the Vets Hall and Pinedorado Grounds from 10 am to 3 pm.

The aroma of mouth-watering chili will draw you to the Pinedorado Grounds (1000 Main Street) for the Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Chili tasters can enjoy hot cars as well as hot chili at this annual event where chili cooks and car owners compete for trophies and prizes. Music, prizes, entertainment, and great beers all add up to great fun for everyone. The Cambria Rotary Club will be serving an assortment of beers to compliment the hottest or smoothest of chilli you may encounter. It’s all happening at the Veterans Memorial Hall and Pinedorado Grounds at the corner of Main Street and Cambria Road.

IF YOU PLAN TO COME, OR WILL BE SHOWING YOUR CAR, OR SERVING CHILI, LET US KNOW!

This is an ANNUAL EVENT... so keep an eye out next April!

Cambria Offers Mysteries of the Sea...

One of our favorite past times, when the grand kids come to call, is a visit to the tide pools. A fascinating metropolis of creatures living among the rocks and pools... even the adults get pulled in by the mystery of how it all comes together on the beautiful shores of Cambria. Sandy beaches and rocky terrain offer hours of exploration and wonder.

A visit to the Coastal Discovery Center is a must see to help explain the many wonders we encounter.... and of course lunch at Sebastians for one of the best sandwiches or salads you have ever encountered. The wait can be a bit long, but worth it. Those with no patience, need not attempt... but also miss out.

Welcome to SeeCambria.com

I often receive calls regarding Cambria and what is going on there. I have decided to add a weekly update on upcoming events along with one of my many Cambria photos. I hope you will enjoy and sign on for automatic updates by email.

This photo is taken from Lodge Hill above Marine Terrace. The darker blue you see is the sea.... hence the phrase "Cambria Pines by the Sea".

The month of June offers several venues for your pleasure and comfort: In addition to the usual Piedras Blancas Light Station Tours and Hearst Castle Tours (Hearst is offering a new set of tours this season!), Harmony Cellars is offering a Summer Fete & Dinner, the cyclists will be enjoying the coast during the Annual Country Classic Bike Ride and a couple of Craft Fairs for those of you excited about handmade goods. Of course there is always the exquisite beaches to enjoy and refresh the spirit. Details for all of these events and more can be found at the SeeCambria.com Calendar.