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!

Submarines on the Central Coast?

Submarines on the Central Coast?

Are there submarines landing on our central coast? 

No, what you see is a monster Elephant seal taking in a bit of sun. The Elephant seals located just north of Cambria are a fascinating bunch to watch all year round. Their front room facing the beautiful Pacific is a gorgeous area to visit.

Which brings me to a great event coming up in September which supports the Friends of the Elephant Seals and many services they provide to our visitors: 

A Grand Ole Soupabration (click link to download event flyer)

An afternoon of artisanal soups, Central Coast boutique wine tastings, authors and art, while overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  Plus olive and olive oil and artisanal vinegar tastings, cookie samples from Red Moose Cookies in Cambria, cheese tastings and more.

Central Coast chefs will compete and defend their titles for the best soups around, judged by celebrity judges, including celebrity Chef Dakota Weiss, recently featured on Top Chef as a contestant.

Have a private chat at an author's table, which will feature wine, sparkling cider and a fruit and cheese plate for just $10 plus the cost of the author's book.  Featured authors include David Helvarg (award winning author of 5 books about the marine environment), Mariane D. Wallace (award winning author/illustrator of children's nature books), and Sue McGinty (author of Central Coast mystery books).
Noted plein air artists, including Jeanette Wolff, will paint on site and offering the original work, plus photos of the work-in-progress, during a silent auction.

The event also includes, entertainment,  silent auction, raffles, and Elephant Seal Bingo.

Children under 10 & under, free.

Come see the Elephants!

Big Daddy about to go for a swim and a nosh.

Where the seals rest, squawk, birth & fight.

This is the best time of year to come visit Cambria and see the amazing Elephant Seals just north of San Simeon. At this point you can see the entire family! Dads, Moms and babies. 

This is also the time of year that offers one of Cambria's largest and exciting events... the Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival. January 27, 28 & 29. Three days of wine tasting, demonstrating artists, good food, shopping specials, and beautiful Cambria! You can get all the details at CambriaArtWine.org... tickets available online and at the Cambria Chamber of Commerce (767 Main Street).

Plan A Holiday Visit to Cambria

Cambria decks out for “Holidays in the Pines” throughout the month of December with an unforgettable display of decorations, deals and discounts.

Enjoy holiday lights and decorations throughout the town. Shop for unique “one of a kind” gifts, enjoy fine dining in Cambria’s gourmet restaurants, rest and relax at any of the lovely lodgings offering discounts and specials. 

Join in the festivities and celebrate the Holidays in the Pines—Cambria Pines by the Sea. 

December 6: Don't miss the Christmas Tree auction. An evening of wine, great food and absolutely glorious trees and wreaths that will be auctioned off and the proceeds go to the non profit the item represents. 6:30 pm at the Veterans' Hall (1000 Main Street)

For additional information visit: www.CambriaHolidays.com Or call 927-3624

And don't forget to visit See Cambria Photos for your choice of Cambria Photos suitable for framing, great holiday gift!

Cambria's History & Near Future Events

Not your everyday scarecrow

We just enjoyed a wonderful October here in Cambria. The villages were full of hand made scarecrows of all personalities. Thanks to our Cambria Historical Society and all their good work. 

The scarecrows will return next October for the entire month, so plan on it. I will be posting photos of some of my favorites on the SeeCambria.com website soon.

On your next visit don't miss our museum which is one of Cambria's oldest homes, the Guthrie-Bianchini House, built in 1870. Step back in time and enjoy the painstaking work done by our historical society to bring the home back to it's original state. 

The next big occasion here in Cambria is "Holiday in the Pines". Another month long series of events to make your visit to Cambria not only pleasurable but practical. Visit dozens of unique shops in town to find the perfect gift for your family members and friends. Items not found in boring department stores. Unique, personal, fresh and very special.

In January (27th, 28th & 29th) you must come by for the annual Art and Wine festival. For as little as $25 you can have access to several wine tasting and art demo venues. This event sells out so get your tickets early CambriaArtWine.org. The tickets make great holiday gifts!

Reflect, Rejoice, Rejoin....

I'm a bit late in adding a new photo to my blog. Gets busy in Cambria, when you let it. This image is a remote spot in Cambria's front yard which I enjoy from time to time. The waves stroll in as I reflect on how quickly time goes by and how often we just do not get around to those experiences we mean to do, but don't quite find the good sense to get done.

The next big "do" in Cambria will be the "Holidays in the Pines". A month of celebrations and events. I will share some Christmas Light photos from days gone by and invite you to visit for unique shopping adventures and wonderful dining experiences.

Don't forget to get your tickets for the Art & Wine Festival in January. We sold out last year and the Kick Off Party is selling fast. Visit CambriaArtWine.org for all the details.

I hope you enjoy my photos and would appreciate hearing from you.

Moonstone Beach in Fall... a lovely time of year.

Our beaches are clean and breathtaking. An ideal place to rest and rejuvenate after a long hot summer.

Stop by in October and you will have the joy of seeing over 200 hand made scarecrows positioned throughout the villages. Everything from Pirates to Nuns.... The scarecrows will be up the entire month of October and will take you more than a day to see them all! So, book a room, enjoy a few gourmet meals and make your way through our villages and the Moonstone Beach drive for an incredible assortment of creations guaranteed to delight and cause wonder.