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Cambria

California, United States · North America

About Cambria

Cambria is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Cayucos, 16km from Hearst Castle.

Cambria is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 6,032, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cambria sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cambria to your route.

About Cambria

The Old Santa Rosa Catholic Church and Cemetery is a historic church building and cemetery on Main Street in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California. Built from 1870 to 1871, the church was the first in Cambria and is one of the oldest remaining buildings in the town. The church has a simple Classical Revival

Read more design with clapboard siding, a gable roof, a boxed cornice and frieze, and an arched entrance topped with a fanlight. The church's cemetery is behind the church building. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982.

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Where is Cambria located?

Cambria is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.5641 latitude, -121.0807 longitude.

What is the population of Cambria?

Cambria has a population of approximately 6,032 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,032
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.5641, -121.0807

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Cambria

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Hearst Castle

A lavish hilltop estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, featuring 165 rooms and stunning Mediterranean Revival architecture.

16 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ragged Point

Clifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

The Madonna Inn

A flamboyantly kitsch roadside inn on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, famous for its 110 uniquely themed rooms and rock waterfall men's restroom.

51 km · about 60 min drive

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  • 33 kmRagged PointClifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cambria.

Cayucos

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 2,592

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26 km awayPop. 2,411

Morro Bay

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 10,639

Templeton

🇺🇸 United States

34 km awayPop. 7,674

Paso Robles

🇺🇸 United States

36 km awayPop. 27,157

Los Osos

🇺🇸 United States

36 km awayPop. 14,276

Atascadero

🇺🇸 United States

38 km awayPop. 29,819

San Miguel

🇺🇸 United States

41 km awayPop. 2,336

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