It’s Official: Northern California’s Very Own Cambria Is One Of The Country’s Best Small Towns To Visit This Year
Well, it’s official. According to Smithsonian Magazine, Cambria, CA is one of the country’s best small towns to visit in 2022! Situated equidistant (a little under 4 hours) between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cambria is sometimes referred to as part of Northern California, and sometimes as part of Southern California. But no matter who you talk to, all agree that its charm, beauty, and wealth of activities draw you in mind, body, and spirit.
Cambria is located in San Luis Obispo County off famous Highway 1 along the California coast.
The name, which dates back to the late 1800s, comes from the Latin language and actually means Wales. Its population currently hovers around 5,500 residents.
The spectacular beauty and diverse topography here are among what draw folks from all over the state and further.
One of the best places to get a little taste of the overall al fresco flair is by visiting the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. The preserve encompasses an inland forest, a verdant and wildlife-abundant marine area, and dramatic coastline bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, Cambria will more than fit the bill.
Here you’ll find a wide array of accommodation options, including numerous bed and breakfast inns where you and your significant other can relax and enjoy the enchanting landscape.
Named after the city’s famous olallieberries, a scrumptious blackberry variety, The Olallieberry Inn is a town favorite.
One of the most well-known in town is The Vault Gallery. Founded in 1991 and situated in the Historic Bank Building, the art showcased here features beautiful photography, paintings, sculptures, and other artistic mediums.
Foodies will definitely find a home here, where gastronomic adventures abound around every corner.
If you don’t have your own wheels, a great place to rent some for the day or weekend is at VeloCambria. The entity rents traditional bikes and e-bikes, has a café, and offers guided cycling tours.
Awe-inspiring beauty, a wealth of recreational activities, amazing food, and inviting accommodations. This is only the beginning of what you’ll experience in Cambria, one of the best small towns to visit in 2022.
Have you been to Cambria? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences there.
For over 25 years Lysa Allman-Baldwin has fed her wanderlust for “everything the world has to offer” by passionately writing travel and feature articles for numerous global print and online publications. A Digital Nomad, Lysa is also a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and author.