By April Sanders
The Best Lodging in Cambria, California
Cambria, California, is a picturesque, small coastal town located just 6 miles south of the famous Hearst Castle. It is known as an artist's enclave. Tourists come to the area to buy original works of art, rest at one of the many cozy bed-and-breakfast inns, and visit Hearst Castle. Lodging in Cambria varies widely, from oceanfront campgrounds to basic hotels to small cottages. Below are the top picks from three different categories based on expert and user reviews.
Best Hotel or Inn
The Sand Pebbles Inn is rated as the top hotel for many reasons--the amiable manager, the comfortable beds, and the spectacular views from every room.
Small and personable, the Sand Pebbles Inn sits right on the beach. Many of the rooms feature Jacuzzis, romantic fireplaces and king-size beds. Free wireless Internet service is available throughout the Inn. You can choose from many different packages, including wine tasting, adventure kayaking (they even have one for children) and tours of Hearst Castle.
The Sand Pebbles Inn
6252 Moonstone Beach Drive
Cambria, California
(800) 222-9970
Best Bed and Breakfast
The J. Patrick House Bed and Breakfast earns rave reviews from experts and former guests. Many guests come back every year to experience the outstanding breakfasts, small touches such as wine and cheese in every room, and the friendly, knowledgeable hosts.
Tucked back in the woods of Cambria, the J. Patrick House Bed and Breakfast is made of logs, with a wide, welcoming front porch. Each room features a wood-burning fireplace, a private bathroom and top-of-the-line linens. J. Patrick House offers a full gourmet breakfast, evening wine tasting and warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies with milk before bedtime, all of which are included in the room price.
J. Patrick House Bed and Breakfast
2990 Burton Drive
Cambria, California 93428
(800) 341-5258
www.jpatrickhouse.com
Best Rentals
The Moonstone Cottages can be rented nightly or weekly. There are only three of them, so book well in advance. The cottages all have ocean views and are set back among a grove of cypress trees for privacy.
Featured in "Sunset Magazine," the cottages are a favorite among couples seeking romance, especially those celebrating an anniversary or honeymoon. Guests are attracted to the cottages because of their rustic location, cozy fireplaces, and comfortable decor. The cottages feature free Internet access, Jacuzzis, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players.
Moonstone Cottages
6470 Moonstone Beach Drive
Cambria, California 93428
(805) 927-1366
www.moonstonecottages.com
Resources
About the Author:
April Sanders has been a professional writer since 1998. She has worked as an educator and now writes academic research content for EBSCO Publishing and elementary reading curriculum for Compass Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in social psychology from the University of Washington and a master's degree in information sciences and technology in education from Mansfield University.
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