Cambria’s Landscape with Perry Creek

Perry Creek view along Hwy 1 just north of Hwy 46.

Sunset Cambria Pine Vase By Buzz Blodgett

 Looking northeast you can see pastureland and in the distance on the Santa Lucia mountain range Vulture Rock, Rocky Butte, Eagle Rock and Lime Mountain in the Los Padres National Forest.

Cambrians Support Coast Union Drama Department

Local Volunteers Spread the Word

View Joel Bloomberg's Jellyfish Lamps

Cambrians march down Main St. to help advertise “Seussical the Musical,” Coast Union High School drama department’s production this year.

 

Preserving a Bit of History in Cambria’s East Village

Restoration of land and Culture-Greenspace

Michael Sosin's Calligraphy Vessels

Cambria’s Historical East Village was once the “Chinese Center,” on Center St surrounding what is now Seekers. Workers who harvested seaweed and abalone or worked in the mercury mines would celebrate holidays, gamble and socialize here. Greenspace restored the red building; a rare Chinese Temple called a “Jos House.”

The Traveling Pedouins Trip Thru Cambria

The Bill Harrison Family

See John McDonald's Dichroic Platters

As the gateway to Big Sur, Cambria attracts travelers from around the world. The Harrison Family, aka The Podouins, from Kentucky rest near Burton Dr, a block from Seekers Glass Gallery. Join them on their 7000 mile odyssey to Alaska at http://www.pedouin.org/.

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Evening Ride through the Lodgehill Neighborhood

Jodean and Dale’s Evening Ride

Gary Genetti's Limited Editon Etched Vases

Members of the Cambria Corral & Equestrian Club and many locals enjoy horseback riding in and around our village. Homes on one acre or more in most cases, can keep horses on their property.

Tiny Blue House in Cambria’s Historic East Village

Every Cowboy’s Ranch House 2261 Center Street

Have a Slice of Marble Pie by Jody Fine

Louis Maggetti built this house in the boom times of the 1890’s. The mining camp’s cobbler lived here with his six children. It is located directly behind the restored Bianchini House museum, across the street from Seekers Glass Gallery.

Casanova Buck

There she goes.

See Animal Vases by Paul Bendzunas

The “Rut” is mating season for many wild animals around our village. Some believe The Rut is triggered by a shortening of Fall daylight hours, while others think it peaks seven days after the second full moon (the rutting moon) in early Fall. During this time males of all wild species have one thing on their mind, so please stay clear.

Native Wildlife- Turkeys

Tom Protecting his Hens

View John McDonald's Dichroic Platters

Dave and daughter Mimi got a bit too up close and personal with Cambria’s infamous wild turkeys. One camera click and Alpha Turkey, sensing a threat to his “Gobblerness,” used sharp spurs on his lower legs to attack. “I screamed like a baby, any man would,” said a wounded Dave. An aggressive, protected species, visitors are advised to avoid close contact.

Garden Spider- Orb Web Weaver

Lunch Time in the Backyard

View Frog and Skink Sculptures by Scott Bisson

Hollywood Pictures first movie was “Arachnophobia,” American horror-comedy was filmed in Cambria in 1990. It was directed by Frank Marshall and starring John Goodman, Jeff Daniels and used a number of Cambrians as extras.

Old Santa Rosa Chapel

The entrance to Old Santa Rosa Chapel, 2353 Main Street

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First Chapel built when town was settled ca. 1870. Famous for its painted icons, today it is a favorite spot for weddings and a must-see for visitors. Cambria’s Cemetery, at the north end of Bridge St. shows names of early Italian/Swiss settlers who started dairy farms. The creamery was in Harmony.

Painted Sky Studio in Historic East Village of Cambria, CA

Painted Sky Studio at the Corner of Center and Bridge Streets

View Roger Roland's Gold Luster Hurricane Lamps

To old timers it was the colorfully named "Bucket of Blood Saloon." It has been transformed into a professional recording studio and is sometimes used as intimate concert venue by local and nationally known musicians.