Cambria is known for its local wine selection and delightful dining options—so why not pair them up for two great tastes that taste great together? Find the perfect food and wine pairings, then complement them with some of the most enjoyable activities around town. Be sure to download the Visit Cambria app to help guide you to all of these delicious experiences, then check out our choices below for making flavorful memories in Cambria.
Sip & Stroll
Embrace oceanfront options for wine and food followed by a stroll along the beach itself. Go wine tasting and sample the eclectic collection of the Paso Robles-based Tooth & Nail Wine Company’s tasting room. Then head over and enjoy the beachside eats and entertaining exhibition-style preparation at the Sea Chest Oyster Bar & Restaurant. This all happens right next to Moonstone Beach, so finish off your excursion with a walk along the boardwalk, soaking in the sparkling, soothing ocean atmosphere.
Explore by Horseback
Feel like you’re roughing it while still enjoying all the comforts of Cambria. Grab a bottle of Vermentino from the cozy, quintessential small family winery that is Cayucos Cellars, alongside some to-go chicken banh mi from Soto’s True Earth Market. Once you’ve enjoyed your lunch out, climb aboard one of the Clydesdale horses at Covell Ranch to explore the idyllic coastal hills of Cambria like never before.
Take a Beachside Breather
Find relaxation and satisfaction on the beach—the best way to soothe your spirit and dispel your troubles. A private yoga class in nature with Tula Yoga is exactly the treatment of the body and mind that you escape to Cambria for. Afterward, you can pick up exotic take-out from Wild Ginger for a placid picnic on the beach backed by the waves. Then, find the flavors of the beach again as you head back in with a refreshing finish at Madeline’s on Moonstone and an exceptional wine-tasting experience.
Shopping & Sweets
There’s so much to find on Main Street in Cambria. Here, you can pick up a rich, “made from scratch” treat from the Red Moose Cookie Company, then snack on that as you peruse the street’s many shops. Whether you’re getting a kick out of the cute collections of The Love Story Project, or looking for something to take home from the shops at the Garden Shed, including Grow Nursery and Simplistic Home, you’re sure to enjoy browsing everything the multifaceted Main Street has to offer. Once you’ve shopped until you’re almost ready to drop, stop in for a bottle of red wine from the speakeasy-style selection of Black Hand Cellars.
A Walk Through Time
Don’t just learn about the rich history of Cambria—experience it for yourself by being immersed in all its sights, sounds, and flavors. Download the Visit Cambria app, then embark on the Cambria Historical Society’s famous self-guided walking tour to explore everything about how our town came to be. Afterward, stop at Robin’s Restaurant, a favorite of Cambria locals for over 25 years—be sure to pick up a dessert on your way out. Afterward, grab a wine from Fermentations to embody the feeling of the Cambria lifestyle, then sit back for the evening and enjoy your renewed appreciation for the history of this Central Coast gem.
Hiking in Harmony
If you’re looking to find fun and flavor concentrated in one cute, quirky community, be sure to include a trip to Harmony in your Cambria itinerary. This is the smallest of small towns, and it has a little bit of everything. Wander down old brick pathways to select a wine from Harmony Cellars, complemented with some strawberry ice cream from Harmony Valley Creamery. As you relish these sweet flavors, feel free to find all the fun around this tiny town—from browsing Harmony Glassworks, to peeking in on the Harmony Chapel & Gardens, to happily hiking the Harmony Headlands afterwards.
Tacos & Treks
Here in Cambria, just as in the rest of California, we love the ultimate handheld food: tacos! You can take out some great ones from Boni’s Tacos, alongside a refreshing riesling from Cutruzzola Vineyards. Then you can hike the trailheads of the picturesque Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, stopping at any of their artisanal driftwood benches to sit and enjoy the picnic you’ve put together while appreciating the natural coastal splendor surrounding you.
Bring a Little Slice of Cambria Home
After making a delicious meal of your adventures in Cambria, you’ve still got a little space left for dessert: picking up a selection of souvenirs to remember the taste of your escape here. Pick out a bottle of your favorite flavor of local wine—our recommendation is Stolo—so you can sip on it whenever you want to recall your sweet times in town. Be sure to also stop by Linn’s Gourmet Goods to pick up a take-and-bake version of Cambria’s most iconic dessert: olallieberry pie! Finally, swing by The Garden Shed and explore their shops for a souvenir that will let you nurture all your best memories of our lovely corner of the Central Coast. Whether it’s a plant or succulent from Grow Nursery or a cute addition to your house from Simplistic Home, you’re sure to find something you can care for that will always remind you of the delicious memories you made in Cambria!