Category: Cambria California Activities
Jan 13, 2012Cambria Food & Wine Festival
Cambria has become known throughout the Central Coast as a home to artists, a haven for the creative, the inspired, and the well-fed. That’s right, right in our little hamlet are some of the best food and wine on the Central Coast (neigh, the world!). And to celebrate, we’re throwing the Cambria
read onDec 14, 2011
Holidays in the Pines
While Cambria may not have the white blanket of snow you’ll find in the Mountains or in the North East (it has snowed TWICE! in the last 10 years or so), it is a truly wonderful place to celebrate the season. For the whole month of December, Cambria celebrates with “Holidays in the Pines” with tons
read onDec 09, 2011
Vine Street Christmas Lights
I’m sure you all know that street (that one street) in your neighborhood growing up that would just go all out on lights and Christmas decorations. It was the street we’d all want to go caroling at—the street that people would line up to just see the lights and spectacle. You see what happens is
read onNov 30, 2011
Hospitality Night in Cambria!
Sure you’ve just finished digesting all the turkey from last week….and you’ve just recovered from the scraps and bruises from that brutal showdown at Black Friday, but guess what?! We’re officially in the Christmas Spirit and all that kicks off in Cambria with Hospitality Night! Whether you are a
read onNov 18, 2011
Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we at the El Colibri Hotel wanted to share some of our favorite holiday decorations to get you in the mood! I LOVE all things Martha so many of these images and ideas come courtesy of her.

How great is this centerpiece? What I love most about it is how
read onOct 07, 2011
Cambria Scarecrow & Harvest Festival
Are you ready for Fall? I can hardly believe that the summer has gone so quickly already. The kids have been back in school for over a month now, the air seems to have developed that smell of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice that goes with all the Fall comfort foods, and we’re already in October!
read onJul 27, 2011
Hearst Castle Video Tour
I’m willing to bet that most all of you know about Hearst Castle – we’ve even written about it several times already (here, here, and here). But in case you wanted a bit more information on it and a great visual to boot, I suggest you take a look at this video. For all of you anxiously awaiting
read onJul 04, 2011
William Randolph Hearst and his Castle
Hearst Castle is arguably one of our most important (and most fascinating) sights to see on the Central Coast. Sure, SLO County has become a wine and food destination but before that we were known as the home of that eccentric millionaire and newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Mr. Hearst
read onJul 01, 2011
Top 10 Things to Do in SLO this Summer
Summer is San Luis Obispo County is nothing short of heaven. Take one of the happiest place in America and add in an extra dose of summer fun and you have yourself one heck of a summer vacation.
- Enjoy the fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers from local growers at the Farmer’s Markets in SLO
Jun 30, 2011
Fourth of July Celebrations in Cambria
For me the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is so full of fun and family and joy. It’s all about being proud to be an American – all about respecting those things that make Americans unique in this increasingly global world. Democracy. Free speech. Freedom. Equal
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