Beaches & Trails

Salmon Creek Trail

North of Ragged Point on Highway 1, this secluded trailhead offers views of the ocean and some pretty impressive waterfalls. As you hike further down the trail, there are steep hills, campgrounds, and lush natural surroundings that will make you feel like you’re worlds away from civilization. The best part: every time you come out

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Harmony Headlands State Park

In a secluded and peaceful setting along Highway 1, eight miles south of Cambria in between Harmony and Cayucos, Harmony Headlands State Park sits unassumingly along the coast, secretly home to pristine, diverse natural beauty and a dramatic coastline. A 1.5-mile trail from the parking lot extends west to coastal marine terrace grassland with steep

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A Road Trip for the Whole Family: The Healthy Mouse Takes on Cambria

Jessica McDonald, her husband, and their daughter hopped in the car and took a drive up the Central Coast for a weekend of sand, sun, and Disneynature: Oceans. The Healthy Mouse blogger, Jessica McDonald, her husband, and their daughter took a road trip up the Central Coast from Los Angeles on a weekend adventure to

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3 Reasons to Visit the Beach in Winter

Winter is coming, but that shouldn’t freeze your vacation planning. Heavy coats and snow boots can be crossed off your packing list—Cambria welcomes year-round flip-flops, sunglass-wearing beachcombers, and weekend warriors instead. Even in the dead of winter, Cambria’s mild weather, perpetually light traffic, and uniquely enchanting events make it an ideal vacation destination. Weather One

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Fiscalini Ranch

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is home to a number of endangered species and species of special concern, offering a wonderful display of nature’s diversity. The Ranch is bordered by a riparian habitat that encompasses tidal effect zones, seasonal freshwater marshes, and wetlands dotted with birds. The most outstanding natural feature is the dramatic ocean bluff that runs more

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