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Planning the Perfect Wedding Weekend in Cambria

The magic of Cambria makes it the perfect place to plan your dream wedding. With so much to do in this idyllic Central Coast town, making your wedding a multi-day affair is a natural choice to ensure a memorable weekend of spending time with everyone. Read on to see a selection of our suggestions you can pick and choose from to make the best memories with all your loved ones who travel to Cambria to celebrate.

Picking the Perfect Place to Stay

As you plan your weekend wedding in Cambria, you’ll have your pick of picturesque places for you, your wedding party, and your guests to stay. The area features an impressive selection of hotels, rentals, and other lodging options available, each situated among any of the many different facets of Cambria’s charming Central Coast scenery. You can stay in the atmospheric pines, down by Moonstone Beach, or conveniently within town. You’ll want to consider boarding your wedding party and guests in the same place, with several lodging options specifically catering to event groups like yours.

Check our lodging page to see everything available and find a gathering place that perfectly fits this fairy tale you’re planning.

Welcome Party Dinner Options

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Once everyone’s arrived, it’s naturally time to kick off the celebration with a welcome party. Virtually any of Cambria’s class-act eateries will be sure to delight your family and friends, with several selections in particular being ideal for the kind of large group reservations you’ll be bringing along for this event.

Indigo Moon

Treat your guests to a dinner at Indigo Moon filled with wine, cheese, and fancy fare to kick off your weekend wedding celebration. Reservations at Indigo Moon can be made through their website, but note that you will need to call the restaurant for parties over 12 people.

Madeline’s Restaurant

Toast to the beginning of your new life together alongside all your loved ones in the chef’s garden outside of Madeline’s. Start by making your reservation on their website, then rest assured that your wedding party dinner is in good hands.

Mezzo Italiano

It’s a fresh start for your future together with the fresh Italian-style flavors of Mezzo Italiano. This eatery is ideal if you’re bringing along a smaller, more intimate wedding guest list, as their dining room seats 18, and can be booked for private events by emailing victoria@mezzoitaliano.com.

Relaxation & Fun

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Spending quality time with your family and friends is an important part of enjoying a wedding weekend together. The coastal gem of Cambria offers a host of ways to relax and enjoy yourselves while making magical memories along the way.

Wine Tasting

A haven for wine on the Central Coast, Cambria offers varietals with flavors all their own for you and your party to drink to. Many of the local wineries offer group reservations for their tasting rooms, so peruse your options and get ready to raise your glasses.

Immerse Yourself at Fiscalini Ranch

Celebrate the splendor of nature as you celebrate your love by enjoying a hike through Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. The trails provide plenty of wide-open, beautiful spaces for you and your guests to spend time admiring as you prepare for the main event.

Take a Tour

You’re starting your new story together, so why not explore the story of Cambria as you visit and tour all the most interesting sites in town and the surrounding area? The Central Coast is home to many iconic locations, from the award-winning flavor of Stepladder Creamery, to the breathtaking beacon of Piedras Blancas Light Station, to the legendary Hearst Castle.

Wedding Day

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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting your whole life for. Weddings in Cambria allow you a spectacular suite of venue options to ensure the experience of your wedding is as unforgettable as your love story.

By the Sea

Embrace the beachy vibes of the Central Coast when you say “I do” right on the beach in Cambria. The shimmering reflection of the sea reflects the love you have for each other.

Among the Pines

Come together under the cozy shelter of the pine trees as you exchange vows in Cambria’s ethereal forest beauty. A nature-inspired ceremony among the greenery will create magical memories for you and your guests.

On the Ranch

Embrace that down-home charm by holding a country wedding at any of Cambria’s historic farm-style locations. The coastal cowgirl aesthetic you’ve been dreaming of is as classic and authentic as your romance.

Around the Table

Enjoy the intimate vibes and atmospheric romance of a close-knit ceremony when you hold your wedding in a Cambria restaurant. It’s perfect for a family of foodies and those who never want the evening’s celebration to end.

In the Past

Start your future together by stepping back in time, with a wedding set against one of Cambria’s many historic venues. Let your wedding party and guests be swept away into a setting as timeless as your love for one another.

Farewell Brunch/Lunch

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Wedding weekends, as wonderful as they are, can also feel like a whirlwind. Give yourself a much-deserved break at the end of it all, as you thank your guests and say your goodbyes over any of Cambria’s amenable brunch and lunch selections.

Robin’s Restaurant

Relax within the vine-covered patio or cozy interior of Robin’s Restaurant as you reflect on your new life together and the gathering that brought you here. You can make a reservation through their website for a party of eight or more, then enjoy the farm-fresh flavors of this restaurant as a refreshing way to finish off your wedding weekend.

Las Cambritas

Ring in your new nuptuals with the south-of-the-border flavors of Las Cambritas. You can email them to inquire about reserving their creekside patio for your party, where the welcoming vibes make for a delicious send-off to your celebration.

Harmony Café

You and your spouse are now living in harmony together, so what better to do than enjoy a lunch at the Harmony Café before you head back? Call them at (805) 924-1219 to make your reservations, then settle in to enjoy authentic Italian flavors that rotate on an ever-changing menu. It’s a delicious experience reflecting the delightful variety you’ll be bringing into each other’s lives after finishing your wonderful wedding weekend in Cambria.