BEST PLACES TO STAY IN CAMBRIA, CA - Mile Marker Memories

Cambria is filled with many places to stay. Between bed & breakfasts, vacations rentals, and motels, it is hard to know how to choose the best place to stay in Cambria. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Cambria. Moonstone Drive is lined in motels with views overlooking the gorgeous boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean. Longer stays can enjoy the vacation rental homes along Windsor Drive. Some prefer to stay within walking distance to town or cozy up to live music in the Cambria Pines Lodge. Here are some of our thoughts on the best places to stay in Cambria.

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EL COLIBRI HOTEL & SPA

BOUTIQUE LUXURY NEXT TO MOONSTONE BEACH

In our opinion, El Colibri Hotel & Spa is one of the best places to stay in Cambria. We have visited here so many times. The staff is so kind and helpful, the beds are super comfortable, and the parking is covered (useful for loading & unloading in the rain). They also have a Tesla charger convenient for those needing to charge overnight. We love the bikes you can use to get around town and the outdoor rooftop jacuzzi. The hotel lobby has a two-tap wine and two-tap beer wall for your enjoyment. The path for starting the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk leaves from the hotel parking lot, making grabbing an incredible sunset easy and fun!

There are a variety of rooms to choose from, but our favorite rooms, the “Signature,” look out over the woodland forest towards the beach. I love falling asleep to the sound of the ocean and waking up to the dewy fog in the woods. The jacuzzi bathtubs and fireplaces make for a very cozy room any time of day.

Moonstone Beach Hotels own El Colibri, so they have a delicious new in-room breakfast menu from The Canteen at Oceanpoint Ranch. They have done breakfast baskets in the past as well. All you do is mark your order and desired time, hang it your door the night before, and you wake up to fresh breakfast at your door! I love sipping coffee by the fireplaces in the rooms. We recently stayed in a king suite, which was great for our family. Our son loved having his own “room!”

El Colibri Hotel and Spa also offers complete spa services. I have never enjoyed this aspect of the hotel, but we have enjoyed the rooftop hot tub. We cannot say enough about El Colibri Hotel & Spa. We love staying there. I always book with Expedia for great rates because they are an Expedia VIP hotel, meaning your points double in value when using them to book!

THE CHATEAU OVER MOONSTONE CELLARS

RIGHT ABOVE THE MOONSTONE TASTING ROOM

The Moonstone Chateau is an excellent choice for a quiet getaway in Cambria. Located above the Moonstone Cellars tasting room, the Moonstone Chateau is a 1,000 square foot apartment complete with a bedroom and kitchen. As wine club members, you can receive a $50/discount per night. The Chateau is newly remodeled, clean, and relaxing. Todd, the winemaker at Moonstone, is a great host and will care for whatever you need! Located in the west village, the Moonstone Cellars tasting room is right downstairs, and Moonstone Beach is less than a 15-minute walk away. You can check availability on the Airbnb page. This would be an excellent choice for a child-free getaway with the comforts of home.

CAMBRIA PINES LODGE

A COZY BOUTIQUE LODGE IN THE EAST VILLAGE

Cambria Pines Lodge is an excellent pick for families. The lodge sits above the East Village but has stairs down the hill to make the heart of the east village accessible by walking. Cambria Pines Lodge has over 150 accommodations that offer a variety of rooms and suites to choose from. They also have pet-friendly rooms. Families can enjoy complimentary breakfast while spreading out in suites with fireplaces, microwaves, and refrigerators. They have beautiful gardens to enjoy and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Expedia runs great deals throughout the year.

The Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant hotel restaurant offers great dining options. You can usually book a package that includes dinner for two at the restaurant. Several times a year, Travelzoo runs a special that consists of two nights, two dinner entrees, and a bottle of wine for $299! The West Wing Fireside Lounge is exceptionally cozy and often has live music. The lounge is kid-friendly until 9 pm. Cambria Pines Lodge is an excellent pick for larger families that want more space in their rooms and amenities like complimentary breakfast and an outdoor pool.

The holidays at Cambria Pines Lodge are exceptional, with the famous Cambria Christmas Market set up on the hotel grounds. The lodge is covered in lights and very festive during the holidays. We love staying here on our way back from celebrating with family in Northern California. Cambria Pines Lodge is a great choice any time of year, but we find it incredibly cozy during the winter months.

MOONSTONE DRIVE MOTELS

HEAD TO THE OCEAN FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR

Moonstone Drive is lined in a variety of motels. I have heard fantastic things about Oceanpoint Ranch (a sister hotel to El Colibri) and Cambria Beach Lodge. Friends that love to surf feel these are some of the best places to stay in Cambria so they can run out to the water from their front door. Also, the White Water Cambria is a new boutique lodge that looks like a dream. You cannot beat the views along the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, and these motels are right there! In addition, dinner at the Sea Chest is just a short walk away!

VACATION RENTALS NEAR WINDSOR

THE COMFORTS OF HOME WITH OCEAN VIEWS

For those looking to enjoy Cambria longer than a weekend, vacation rentals offer the comforts of home in beautiful settings. VRBO options are abundant in this area and give you various options for families. My husband’s family has been doing this for years and has always had success with Breen Realty’s Breen Vacation Station Rentals. I was lucky enough to enjoy a week in a rental on Windsor Blvd. with family, and if you have the time, this is an excellent option for your stay in Cambria.