We were directed over to Mission Gallery from Ephraim Gallery, since we do like Arts and Crafts…read morework, and the owner said this had a similar sensibility We lucked into a gallery opening, featuring one of the printmakers from the gallery, who was giving a fascinating demonstration of her linoleum block prints. She chatted with the patrons during the lively demonstration, as she made the prints come to life. The wall behind her was filled with colorful interpretations of her view of the natural world. The display of the art is thoughtful, and work by the each artist is displayed together. There is also a variety of colorful scarves, tablecloths, and textile handbags available to brighten up any room. I also responded to the intensely colored prints and ceramics which graced the walls. The art glass animals shimmered in the afternoon light, inviting me to take one home, where it could become part of my menagerie. We will return to enjoy this display again!

We love the Mission Gallery. Wonderful artwork. Wonderful owners. Just the best place to find…read moresomething very nice for your home or as a gift. Lots of items to choose from. Beautiful candles, blown glass pieces, handbags, greeting cards, table linens, to fine art. It's always a treat to visit the Mission Gallery when in Cambria.

We walked up and down main a few but always seemed to stumble back to the love story project. The…read moreowner was super nice and helpful and super knowledgeable on what he was selling. We loved getting to do the photo booth. Theres a great variety of everything from funny socks to super sick interactive art prints. They also offer photo printing and enlargement. I love how they have the option to swap fugglers if you don't love the one you got in the blind box. They have a great selection of patches as well. I spent forever trying to pick out my favorite one and ended up leaving with four. I could easily blow my entire paycheck here.

I go to Cambria every year. I always walk around the town. For some reason I don't think I've ever…read morebeen in this shop. I'm glad I found it this year and decided to go in. I've been wanting a sweatshirt that says Cambria on it. I found one that I liked but wasn't the right size. The gentleman at the front greeted me and told me if I needed anything to let him know and that he can also customize things. I asked him how long it took. He said right away. But then of course the size I wanted wasn't in stock. Go figure. He offered to order it and make it and then ship it to me. I asked what the turn around time was. He said he would have it out by Monday. It literally took him 3 or 4 days and he shipped it out Monday. It was so fast! I literally got it two days after that. I loved the way it came out. I also did ask for something and he said he can do it but it won't turn out the best. I was grateful for his honesty. Their customer service was top notch! I will definitely be back to visit next year and see what else I might find.

Artifacts Gallery offers a diverse collection of creative works featuring both local talent and…read morenational artists. With a plethora of unique, choice creations of art glass, bronze sculptures and many types of multimedia works, including jewelry and distinctive gift offerings, one is sure to find that piece (or pieces!) that would perfectly complement or uplift your personal space, or find that one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone (including yourself!). The professional staff is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. They let you explore at your leisure without pressure, and if asked, they talk freely to help bring your needs, wants and wishes into fruition.

My husband and I had a lovely time strolling in Artifacts Gallery during his birthday trip. We…read moreenjoyed various sections of different art styles. However, we gravitated towards the Disney room immediately! There were so many beautiful canvases and we fell in love with their collection of Wall-E and Eve. Staff were so friendly in assisting with any questions we had. On the walls, we noticed they offered layaway so we inquired about how that works. Shelly was very patient in explaining how we begin the process and how we'd receive the artwork, especially being from out of town. Although we weren't in the position financially to bring home all the Wall-E and Eve art we found, my husband did gift himself a Mulan figure as a birthday gift. We can't wait to visit Artifacts Gallery in the future again! :)

We love to stop by the Home Arts gallery in Cambria each season to see what new art gifts have…read morearrived. Friday was a beautiful day to be at the seaside and to walk along that sidewalks of Cambria and admire the quaint and captivating stores. Now that Highway One is open again, Cambria is seeing a lot more traffic up and down the coast, which translates into a lot more traffic in town. Home Arts was no exception. We were greeted right away by the friendly owner, which always makes for pleasant browsing. The store had a delightful display of new merchandise with a light buoyant feeling. A lot of the merchandise is a beautiful turquoise or blue which would look perfect in a seaside cottage or just remind you of a seaside cottage when you take it back to the city with you. I loved the classical wood mirror surrounded by ceramic "wallflowers". The beautiful stained glass boxes and glass jellyfish dangling from the ceiling also drew my attention. I never fail to find a unique and impressive gift whenever I go there. My husband and I also collect Arts and Crafts tiles, and I was happy to see a whole flock of dragonfly tiles on disply. The store is showing more local artists lately so there's a lot of local talent on display as well as beautifully made furniture and paintings. One of the best features about this store is that the prices are very reasonable for such fine artisan craftsmanship.

I'm obsessed with this store. It has such a variety of local artist specialty items. I wasn't…read morelooking for anything but was shopping before the Cambria Christmas market and ended up picking up some candle sticks among other stuff to commemorate my visit. The owner is so nice and helpful and has really nice taste in art work I wouldn't be surprised if he was a ceramicist himself.

It's New York meets Paris meets art heaven…read more The curator/owner/mastermind Lelán has assembled works from unique talents that are amazing at their specialized hyper-focued niches. The gallery itself has been stylized and fitted to showcase the crazy cool talent she's repping. Step IN - and SEE for yourself. We LOVE this gallery! Lelán Rocks.

The Vault Gallery shows top tier art in an old bank building in Cambria, with much of the work…read morecreated by local artists. Pricing is fair for art work of this caliber. I walked by a whimsical warrior statue constructed of welded metal outside the gallery, then strolled in. Two peasant girls in a realist painting in the doorway with a sign with the words, "stand with Ukraine" welcomed me into the store, and promised interesting work to come. I was also captivated by the bright design quality of the iconic smiley face and "Hello Kitty" assemblages made from 60's enamel flower pins. A hand worked wooden mosaic table by David Ball also caught my eye. Its curvy cylindrical shape and smooth mosaiced surface would be a stunning addition to any room. The Vault has been at the same location for thirty years, and is a proven cultural venue to the art scene in San Luis Obispo county!

Love this pottery shop. We come here on every visit to Cambria. Last time we bought three beautiful…read moretiles depicting scenes from Cambria and Morro Bay. This time, we got a lovely blue dragonfly vase. The woman helping us was so friendly. She explained that our vase was created by 3 artists - the designer Potter and the Glazer and all of their initials are on the vase. Very cool; definitely recommend!

We were excited to visit this store with every intention of buying pottery to add to our home…read morecollection, but when we did midday on the last Saturday of March, the woman behind the desk ignored us completely. We browsed politely and left without a purchase. Why patronize a business that doesn't treat customers well? To the artists represented by that salesperson, she does a disservice to your beautiful work. We don't recommend this gallery - poor customer service.

You cannot rate this place less than 5. You cannot possibly have anything less than an amazing…read moreexperience here. Light boxes, dioramas, meticulously created artworks that cannot be seen, literally, ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. The Eastern Front is big time cool. Stop in and be amazed. WWII era art pieces that will blow your mind. You can even purchase some of the items. IF they're not already sold. Extra points for playing Steely Dan's music the entire time I was there... Yeah, let's DO IT AGAIN!

This place is awesome! After a bit of Cambria's mind-numbing antique shopping, I stumbled across…read morethis lovely place. An oasis to refresh a dude's spirit.

As one enters the Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, one can see and feel the positive energy and vibes…read moreemanating from the artwork inside. This studio features many powerful pieces of artwork from various local artists, however the owner's artwork dominates the interior space. Deprise Brescia, the owner of this woman-owned gallery, is an extremely talented artist full of positive energy. Her works are created with a thorough knowledge of transformational energy incorporating history, New Age and metaphysical aspects in her art. Many of her works gave rise to interesting conversations with her. The gallery offers a wide variety of art objects & creations, as well as individual crystals, stone works and jewelry.

Deprise Brescia Art Gallery has extraordinary, unique works of art, from gorgeous jewelry to…read morepaintings and sculptures. One exceptional artist uses broken glass shard to create adorable fox terriers with amazing realistic expressions! I'm enjoying the Encaustic painting (using melted beeswax) I purchased there. Everyone there was so personable, interesting, and fun to interact with. I lost my step tracker and the owner Carlotta mailed it to me one-day delivery after her daughter crawled under the desk and found it! Amazing customer service!