Free Things to Do in Cambria

Activities That Don’t Cost a Thing

It’s true, sometimes the best things in life are indeed free. The natural resources of California’s central coast make for scenic journeys that are sure to provide rich memories . . . and pictures, so don’t forget your camera. From glorious redwood trees to unspoiled, white sand beaches, there are a bevy of free things to do in Cambria CA and the surrounding area. Our helpful team of professionals is always happy to provide you with directions and recommendations.

• Visit Harmony - Harmony provides the small town experience of yesteryear and is just a few miles south of Cambria. The town is officially home to 18 residents, mostly surrounding farmers and ranchers. Harmony once boasted a schoolhouse, a general store, stables, a blacksmith, a feed store and a post office, but can only presently claim two businesses; Harmony Glass Works and Harmony Pottery. If you venture up the hill overlooking the town, you’ll find wine tasting, gifts and food at Harmony Cellars Winery.
• Big Sur - Visitors from all over the world make the drive along the California Pacific Coast Highway, a must on their itinerary to take in the untouched landscape filled with redwood trees and ocean vistas. The 90-mile stretch that Big Sur covers has inspired famous artists and writers for years—don’t miss it and don’t forget your camera.
• Moonstone Beach - Cambria, California - Romantic and truly unspoiled, Moonstone Beach offers the opportunity to watch elephant seals and migrating whales in their natural habitat. Tide pooling and a stroll on the boardwalk are also a part of the experience at Moonstone Beach.
• Piedras Blancas Seal Rookery – Truly one of the must-do Cambria activities, the Seal rookery allows visitors to observe elephant seals with onsite docents and information signs—a moving and educational experience.
• 46 West Wine Region - One of the state’s premier wine regions, 46 West features more than 60 wineries and 200 vineyards among the picturesque oak-lined rolling hills.
• Cambria Village - The East Village is about two miles inland from the coast, where Main Street crosses Burton Drive and Bridge Street. Many Victorian structures dating back to the 1870s serve as galleries, restaurants, shops and lodging. The West Village is closer to ocean, centers on Main Street, with many interesting shops, galleries and eating establishments tucked away on various side streets.