We launched our photo contest this month, so what better time to share some tips on taking a great (winning!) photo.   Digital cameras and smartphones have come a long way and with a little help, you can catch stunning images…and maybe win a 2-night stay at one of our Cambria Inns Collection hotels.    Tips for Camera Settings:  Select the highest quality setting available so you won’t have a muddy image or lose any details. This is especially true for photos that will be printed. You can reduce the quality to save space if needed, or keep an extra memory […]

Stewardship travelers care deeply about the areas they visit and enjoy participating in activities that benefit the planet.  Anything from trash pick-up to financial donations to local conservation groups, makes you a Stewardship Traveler.  Maintaining the pristine beauty and untouched areas along this special part of the California Coast is something locals do vigorously.  The very popular Fiscalini Ranch Preserve was once slated to be a gated community and golf course, but locals led the charge to purchase the 400+ acre property as forever open space for all of us to enjoy. There are endless opportunities to participate on the […]

Starting Point: Moonstone Beach. Hiking and walking are wonderful ways to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Cambria and the surrounding coastline. Of course, the most conveniently located trail to all of our properties is the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk.  This mile-long trail hugs the coastline following the eroded cliffs past coves, tide pools, and rock formations with views of San Simeon Point and the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is a favorite amongst locals and guests and is both easy and accessible with steps to the beach along the way.  The following 3 trails offer distinctly different perspectives […]

Starting Point: Cambria. When you base your trip at one of our Cambria Inns Collection hotels, you are centrally located for exploring all of San Luis Obispo County and you get the ultimate benefit of staying right along the Pacific Ocean.  North, South, or East…a short drive in any direction from Cambria brings a unique experience to your stay.   There is no better way to end a long day of discovery than a good night sleep with the sounds of the ocean as your backdrop.   Which direction will YOU take?   1. North to Big Sur Big Sur starts just […]