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.

Monica the owner of Second Take Thrift has amazing things for you to purchase. A true community…read morethrift store with quality items this place is one to revisit multiple times as items will change. All the prices are well choicen for the items and hopefully they end up in homes that will love them. I'm exited to add this to my list of county thrift stores I have fallen in love with.

Visited from out of town and had such a lovely experience! Fairly priced, fun selection and kind…read morestaff. My mom and I loved the items we picked up--English tea cup, top, fashion watch, freshwater pearl necklace.

Yelp flagged and deleted my review of "Fun store with gourmet foods, kitchen supplies, and home…read moredecorations. My wife bought a few items to decorate our home with.". I am really getting tired of yelp and their wishy washy ways. Guess I will ramble more. There used to be a kitchen store that burned down years ago. This store fills the void with high end kitchen supplies such as utensils, cutting boards, and ingredients. At this same location there used to be a whimsical home decor store that went under and now this store fills the void for that also I visited the store and bought several items. How was this flagged?

This is one of my favorite stores to visit whenever I come to Cambria. It has a more modern vibe…read morethan some of the other stores in the area. I always get myself in trouble here. I found way too many cute pieces. I love the selection of dishes, things for cooking, charcuterie items, cooking utensils, sauces, pasta. I love it all. I highly recommend checking it out. It's decorated very cute!

This little shop up in the east village of Cambria is a breath of fresh air. It is open and easy to…read morewalk through to shop in. The beach vibe is authentic and unforced. There is fine art, sculpture, clothing, plants and seriously cool stuff I have never seen before. It appears there is a wide range of priced items for gifts for a traveler. I chatted with the shoppers and the gal sitting the front cash register and had a wonderful time. Super relaxed and a great stop on my walk about.

Charming shop with all kinds of local handmade goods, scents, plant decorations, crystals, dyed…read moresilks, even some surf goods. Family run, beautiful, great vibes, great place to poke around for gifts or home items for locals or tourists passing by

A real life style shop. From tote bags to Christmas decor to furniture, this store has something…read moreto offer for anyone who enjoys a relaxed life! We cruised through a few days after Christmas and were intrigued by some of the Christmas decor and the cute and original cards. Wandering further, we encountered many unique pieces of furniture and home goods in the back shed that the owner had renovated with an eye to modern living! My favorite thing was the beautiful silver tree with silver star fish all over it!

Beautiful shop! I always stop at this place. Awesome finds. The lady who works the desk is…read morebeautiful and helpful!

Always an interesting place to visit! Staff are quite helpful and informative. They ordered me a…read morebeautiful poppy tile and because I'm from out of town, they will have it ready for me during my next Cambria visit. On your next Cambria excursion be sure to drop by this inviting shop!

What a beautiful store in the East Village of Cambria. So much to look at. Starting from the front…read moreof the store you will find so much beauty. Everything is nicely organized in categories or colors. You will find garden decor, plants, soaps, planters, candles, vases and much more You can find unique gifts items as well for pretty much any budget. I picked a few little gifts for family and friends as Mother's Day gifts. Customer service is friendly and helpful. Loved shopping here. A must stop when you are in Cambria.

Went into store made a purchase. I saw there was a clearance…read moresale in back so browsed it. One of the men who worked there came in back and grabbed my bag, opened it and looked inside abruptly from behind me. Extremely rude and has absolutely no filter or class. I said " we do not steal" (i was with my mother-in-law who was also appalled) Also there were a group of teenage girls in the store and as he walked by them he said an obscene comment to them. Completely inappropriate. If i were their parents i would have been really angered by it. Shame on that man for his lack of class.

This a cute little place with tons of gift ideas. They carry everything from crazy hats to lovely…read moreYak woven shawls. I was able to score a couple of finds for Christmas presents here!

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! :)

This was the only place in our 2 night stay in Cambria where the Croatian woman working in the…read morefront store was most unfriendly. As much so as I even felt uncomfortable asking her to show me some earrings I was interested in that were in the case. If you're the around 22wr22rand reading this( And hopefully not that woman) You're really doing your beautiful store a disservice service by having an employee like that.

Beautiful place I have some great pieces from here that I love so much and do so good in the…read moreoutdoor elements. Must stop place in the area for lovely pieces for your home.

A beautiful nursery that feels like a mini botanical garden…read more I find myself here every time I visit charming Cambria. Meandering paths lead you through cottage gardens, shade gardens, and quiet Zen corners. It's a whimsical multi-acre experience with display gardens, gift shops, animals, a farmstand, and the largest year-round Christmas store in SLO County. Beyond plants, you'll find antiques, books, home goods, and garden art. It's one of my favorite places to pick up unique gifts for family and friends, and somehow I always leave with something for my own garden collection. There's also a seasonal farmstand offering fresh produce and local eggs from nearby ranches. It's peaceful, magical, and endlessly inspiring, always giving me new ideas for my own backyard. PS - it's free and open daily.

I had another opportunity to wander through the winter wonderland. That is the Cambria nursery. It…read morenever fails to disappoint me and at this time of year, it's particularly magical when they open up the tent behind the gift shop and fill it with all kinds of Christmas treasures. I particularly like the vintage Christmas decor in the back room with notable items from Europe, as well as the United States. Many of them have a wonderful handmade look, and also recall Christmas from years gone by. They still have their tea, coffee and snack bar open so you can sip a hot drink and walk around and enjoy the plants while you plan your Christmas decorations