March 01, 2020

Seaside life

Elephant seals of San Simeon

During winter break, we took a little road trip down the coast to a little town called Cambria.  We've never been.  Turns out we REALLY like little (dog friendly) towns by the sea.



Cambria Shores Inn

We stayed in a charming inn off Moonstone Beach.

Cambria Shores Inn

Continental breakfast right outside your door.

Cambria Shores Inn

A lot of something for everyone.

Cambria Shores Inn continental breakfast in a basket

Elephant seals of San Simeon.

Elephant seals of San Simeon

My babies.

Elephant seals of San Simeon

Golden hour to have "the best seafood" says everyone in San Luis Obispo county.  

Sea Chest Oyster Bar and Seafood restaurant in Cambria

The Sea Chest was only a two minute walk from our inn and gave us one breathtaking sunset view while we waited in line. 

Sea Chest Oyster Bar and Seafood restaurant sunsetting in Cambria

It waaaasss the best seafood in town!

Sea Chest Oyster Bar and Seafood restaurant in Cambria

Complimentary brownies every night followed by board games and movies in our room.

Cambria Shores Inn

Setting off at daybreak.

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk in Cambria

We took a tour up to Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle

Such a historical treasure.

Hearst Castle

I loved all the Greek and Roman sculptures.

Hearst Castle

1400 feet high!

Hearst Castle

Imagining what it would've been like to be a guest.

Hearst Castle

Get dressed up and dine in The Refectory.

Hearst Castle

To have a chance to swim in Neptune Pool.

Hearst Castle

Or the other indoor alternative.

Hearst Castle

Too much wine?

Hearst Castle

In town treasure hunting.

Simplistic Home in Cambria

"Truman, how do you feel about drought tolerant plants?"

Cambria town

Take home souvenirs.

Cambria's Olallieberry jam

Last home style dinner in a tiny cottage with a fireplace running at The Sow's Ear.

The Sow's Ear

How I see David and I living out our retirement dreams.  I don't drink white wine but I could start.

Cambria Shores Inn watching the sunset

Final stop to Cayucos to pick up some famous brown butter sea salt cookies from Brown Butter Cookie Company before heading home.

Brown Butter Cookie Company in Cayucos to pick up brown butter sea salt cookies

Until next time Cambria!