Cambria, California
Cambria is a community of 5,978 people in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Why visit Cambria
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Old Santa Rosa Catholic Church and Cemetery, Allied Arts Gallery and Shamel Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; February lows average 45°F.
Weather in Cambria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cambria
Cambria () is a coastal town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). The name Cambria, chosen in 1869, is the Latin name for Wales (Welsh, Cymru). Cambria is situated amidst Monterey pines in one of only three such native forests. The town previously had gone by the names of Slabtown, Rosaville, San Simeon, and Santa Rosa.
From the Wikipedia article Cambria, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Old Santa Rosa Catholic Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historical site in San Luis Obispo County, California,US
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes44
Brydge
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
4286 Bridge Street, Cambria
Mo,Th,Fr 16:30-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00; PH off
Robin's Restaurant
Restaurant · Global · 0.8 mi
4095 Burton Drive, Cambria
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Su...
The Spot
Restaurant · Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
1235 Knollwood Drive
Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00
Old Stone Station
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
713 Main Street
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
32 more on the map.
Where to stay29
J. Patrick House Bed and Breakfast Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
2990 Burton Drive, Cambria
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Leffingwell High (Continuation)
School · 1.3 mi
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria
Cambria Branch San Luis Obispo City-County Library
Library · 1.2 mi
900 Main Street
Healthcare1
Map of Cambria
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 46°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 45°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 47°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 56°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 46°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hearst Castle (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Luis Obispo County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Cayucos 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Morro Bay 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Templeton 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Los Osos 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Atascadero 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- San Miguel 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- California Polytechnic State University 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Santa Margarita 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- San Luis Obispo 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BurtonDrive CambriaCA, San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conventions Bureau, Public domain
- Old Santa Rosa Cemetery 3, Mx. Granger, CC0
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