Cambria Inspires Creativity
We all struggle to find that perfect gift...something special and memorable. The best surprise in Cambria is there are amazing and creative options that are not to be found anywhere else. Cambria is an Artist Colony and the shops, galleries, and restaurants reflect that creativity.
Gifts from the Earth
Nature enthusiasts will bliss out in our garden stores as our perfectly mild weather allows many exotic plants to thrive in our mild Mediterranean climate. From exotic plants to gemstones in their natural state or polished into fine jewelry, the earth's bounty shines in Cambria. In the East Village, Burton Drive is home to several local jewelers as well as a shop featuring rocks and minerals as they are found. The garden shops offer an array of rare and interesting exotics as well as creative ways to display them. Your personal treasure hunt is to find the elusive moonstones for which Moonstone Beach was named. We want to share a few of our favorite shops with you!
Where to Shop
- CAMBRIA NURSERY & FLORIST Full-service nursery, gift shop and florist. Rare and unusual plants; garden design & landscape services; bridal consultations, wide range of garden art, books, garden-inspired furnishings and gifts; workshops & demonstrations. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2801 Eton (top of Burton Drive) 805.927.4747
- SPELLBOUND HERBS Gifts, Potpourri, Plants, Oils, Books and all things herbal and garden. Open 10-5 daily. 4101 Burton Drive 805 927-5224
- THE GARDEN SHED Garden accessories, plants, bath & body products, hats. Garden design and ideas. 2024 Main Street 805- 927-7654
- BRONZE SILVER & GOLD Traditional to exotic designs in silver & gold jewelry. Limited edition sculpture. 4044 Burton Dr. 805-927-5421
- ALEXANDER-DENNY JEWELRY STUDIO Unique, beautiful handmade designs in Cambria for over 25 years. Open 11:30 - 6:00 Mon-Sat or by appointment. 4090 Burton Drive upstairs and across from Robins Restaurant. 805-927-0467
Artists in Residence
Cambria has a reputation as an artist colony so, of course, many artists live here and share their work from their studio galleries. There are individual artist glaaeries featuring painting, sculpture, and crafts as well as collectives where like-minded artists share space allowing you to view some art that might not otherwise be public. If you start at one end of the village and walk to the other, you are sure to stumble upon something we have yet to discover, but here are just a few to get you started.
Where to Shop
- EPHRAIM POTTERY WEST Gallery of Hand-made Arts & Crafts style art, pottery and tile. 728 Main St. 805-924-1275
- MOONSTONES AMERICAN CRAFT GALLERY Ceramics, glass, jewelry, waterfalls, wood clocks, kaleidoscopes, metal, fashion accessories. 4070 Burton Dr. 805-927-3447
- PAINTED LILY GALLERY Featuring work from Central Coast artists. Photography, paintings, Jewelry, books and exquisite woven pieces. Many gifts and handmade cards are available. 2026 Main St. 805-927-5747
- SAIKU GALLERY Art Gallery & Stained Glass Studio 2024 Main St. 805.286.8380
- AMPHORA GALLERY Beautiful and diverse collection of of pottery and paintings handmade in Cambria, by 6 local artists. 4070 Burton Drive 805-927-8273
Antiques and Collectibles
Cambria has a wonderful array of both antiques and vintage collectibles. You can easily spend hours exploring the shops and the booths of different collector's items. Prepare to travel down memory land as you revisit the past through these treasure troves of history. You never know what you will find, but you know it will be fun! Start with these and let us know what else you discover!
Where to Shop
- ANTIQUES ON MAIN Amazing Antique Mall with over 10,000 sq. feet featured on three levels with a wonderful unique array of items. 2338 Main St. 805 927-4292
- COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUE MALL Open 7 days. Shoppers will find a large selection in this 30 Dealer Mall. 2380 Main St 805 927-0245
- HIDDEN GATE ANTIQUES Collection of treasures of early 1900's to the 1800's American antiques. 2261 Center Street, Cambria 805-975-5140
- RICHMAN-POORMAN ANTIQUE MALL Retail antiques.18th & 19th Century French, Italian, and American furniture, French & Portuguese textiles, and accessories. Specializing in estate jewelry, Native American Jewelry/Artifacts. Open everyday 10am-5pm and by appointment. 2110 Main St 805-203-5350
- SQUIBB HOUSE SHOP NEXT DOOR Antique primitives, crockery, ceramics, handcrafted furnishings. In the Historic 1885 carpentry shop. 4063 Burton Dr. 805 927-9600
Nature enthusiasts will bliss out in our garden stores as our perfectly mild weather allows many exotic plants to thrive in our mild Mediterranean climate. From exotic plants to gemstones in their natural state or polished into fine jewelry, the earth’s bounty shines in Cambria. In the East Village, Burton Drive is home to several local jewelers as well as a shop featuring rocks and minerals as they are found. The garden shops offer an array of rare and interesting exotics as well as creative ways to display them. Your personal treasure hunt is to find the elusive moonstones for which Moonstone Beach was named. We want to share a few of our favorite shops with you! – See more at: https://cambriainns.com/unique-shopping-in-cambria/#sthash.p7IX3DLI.dpuf
