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The Pickford House

4.3 (16 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Joyce E.

I want to post a full review when I have the pictures back from our photographer, but until then, just know, this place is a gem! We rented the Pickford house for my wedding weekend, and had the evening reception here. It was so great to have essentially an entire hotel to ourselves. The evenings leading up to the wedding spent with family was perfect! Seeing the little cousins playing, having drinks in the dining room as we shared memories from years past, I wish I could give it more stars! If I could do it all over again, I would have gotten married on the beach and had everything else at the Pickford house! Lorienne +1 (805) 200-7908 catered our event and made things just as I had envisioned! She hired a great bartender for us, and hired staff to clean up too!

Porter R.

Came here for the week for a family reunion. The 1920's cinema theme is displayed in colors, decor, photos, posters and even shown in the antique piano, fireplaces and bar. There is plenty of parking, lots of room to hang out and play games. Each bedroom has its own vintage 1920's bathroom. Kitchen is huge with two fridges, a monster hood vent and a stove big enough to roast a big. My only complaint is about the resident groundskeeper who lives in a unit attached to the Pickford house. He leaves his TV blaring all night, which sucks when you paid a premium price to rent the whole house for your family and you want A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. Also, he sits on his porch and smokes. The smoke fills the first floor of the house. I cannot tell you how aggravating it is to have the house filled with a dozens of children and adults.... ALL BREATHING CIGARETTE SMOKE INSIDE THE HOUSE!! Especially when you're paying a premium price for a non smoking building. There is signage posted all over showing smokers to go to the back of the parking lot patio chairs to smoke. I guess this guy has it so good, he doesn't have to follow the house rules. I had a great time. But due to the resident groundskeeper, I won't come back.

Jaleh N.

After years of reading reviews, this place has finally made me want to write one! I booked this 9 room house 8 months in advance of my 30th b-day. I had done tons of research and this was the best option for hosting an event and having 22-29 people all stay in the same house...comfortably. In a short statement: The house is Awesome, the service and friendliness could definitely improve. If you want to judge for yourself, I'll give you some facts about our experience, things that were important to me, may not be as big of a deal for others. The house is amazing, very unique in decor and although its a little rough around the edges (like some rooms don't have working heaters and the fan turns on the same time as the main lights, etc..) BUT its got an awesome dining/hang out room with a fantastic vintage Bar. Well equipped kitchen and 2 fridges. Not only did this house work great as a venue for my Old West Saloon themed party, but it is also a great option for family reunions, etc. Each room having its own full bathroom and all the rooms being upstairs keeps everyone's stuff stowed away and the downstairs area becomes a clutter free hang out zone. It is right next to the 1 HWY, so some HWY noise and no yard, but the rooms seal off sound really well. The house is a 20 min. walk to the beach and a short easy drive. About 20 min. walk to downtown. My issues with the stay: Marci, the owner is very busy with other things and doesn't really have the time to address all the little questions that come about with booking a reservation...she does get back to you and will answer them, but you always ge the sense that she is annoyed and has more important things to be doing. I was paying for the entire rental myself and when I'm spending a couple grand on something, I'm going to have questions and be a little high maintenance. The caregiver that lives on-site was pretty rude, but it could have also been due to possible miscommunication between her and the owner. She was supposed to let us into the house late night and when we arrived those arrangements had not been made, she was also supposed to take the trash out each day, but that did not happen either. I had rush ordered a costume piece and it arrived the day of the party, but the caregiver did not give this to us, instead she opened the package and eventually it was shipped to me at home 2 weeks after the party. On the day of check-out, we had arranged for a 2pm check-out, but the caregiver came out angry at 11 and it appeared as though the information had not been communicated to her. The caregiver was great in that she did not disturb us and put up with our loudness, but she could have been a lot more welcoming and friendly. Like I said before, LOVE the house and would prob. turn this into an annual family reunion location, but not jumping to make those arrangements considering the annoyed energy the people give off.

Ursula D.

What a unique place to spend with family, friends and/or organized groups! I spent a weekend there with my friends and we had the best time with tons of space to relax and enjoy ourselves. The Pickford House is equipped to house large or small groups privately and comfortably. I love love love the fun theme and style of the house. It is perfectly suited for a great memorable time in the Central coast!! I'm already planning another visit for next year. Hopefully my week will be available!!!

Beautiful setting for a wedding or special event
Amber E.

Great place for weddings, family reunions or other events. 9 bedrooms - each w/ private bath, and nice living room/dining room with plenty of space to congregate. We were here for a wedding, and really enjoyed being able to spend time with everyone in a relaxed setting. So much more comfortable than a hotel.

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Cambria Beach Bungalow - Living Area

Cambria Beach Bungalow

4.0(1 review)
2.8 mi

I was in the area for a wedding and decided to rent a pet-friendly bungalow, as opposed to a hotel…read moreor motel. One of the problems when staying with dogs at a hotel is that, at least with my dogs, they tend bark at every little noise. With people checking in at all hours of the day, this can become annoying. So I figured staying in a small bungalow would be a good fit. Not only would did it have it's own private backyard for them to run around in, I could also kick back and do a BBQ. Doing an online search for pet-friendly places I stumbled upon Cambria Beach Bungalow, which is managed by the Blue Whale Inn in Cambria. Looking at the photos, I decided to stay there. Although expensive, I really enjoyed my stay here. It's about a block away from the Beach, so it was real easy to walk the dogs down there. The interior is country home kitsch, it has two bedrooms and some fold out couches in the living room where you can accommodate more guest. The main drag to Cambria is less than a mile so it's easy to get supplies there. The backyard has a nice garden and plenty of room to run for small dogs. There is a fence to hold the dogs in, but a larger athletic dog should be able to jump it if they had the urge. They have a charcoal BBQ in the back yard , so I went to Soto's Market in Cambria and purchased some grass-fed Hearst Ranch rib-eyes and hamburger to grill. Mighty tasty! I enjoyed my stay at the Cambria Beach Bungalow as did my dogs. You do pay a pet fee as well as a cleanup fee so it does get expensive, but hey, once in a while I will splurge for the pets.

From the owner: The Weymouth house is a cozy Cambria vacation rental vintage home. Cambria Beach Bungalow was moved…read moreto its wonderful location 1/2 block up from Moonstone Beach in 1935, and offers a comfort and charm all its own. The ocean view can be enjoyed from the quaint living room while sitting next to a blazing fire. You may want to take in the view from trails along the bluff above the magnificent ocean, or venture down to the beach for a little beach combing, it's called "Moonstone Beach" for a reason...look carefully, you will most certainly find sea treasures. The lush lawn is a pleasure and it even has a fenced back yard for your furry, 4 legged, family members.

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Fogcatcher Inn

Fogcatcher Inn

3.7(467 reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$$
Free parking
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I want to express our sincere gratitude for Sam's help…read more Our original room was extremely hot and muggy, likely due to the location and weather. Our four month old was having trouble sleeping as a result. Sam was very helpful in resolving the issue immediately, he made sure we had a great stay. We appreciate your help a lot Sam! :)

For $350+ a night, I expected a little more. The room looked…read moredecent enough at first, but the strong musty smell and stained carpet quickly changed that impression. We were also tucked way in the back in a dark corner of the property, which wasn't exactly inviting. Then the little things started adding up. The shower curtain rod was pulling out of the wall, the wallpaper around the shower was loose from moisture, and the ice bucket still had trash from the previous guest in it. At that point, it starts to feel less like an older coastal hotel and more like nobody is really checking the rooms. The pool was half empty with green water sitting at the bottom. Maybe it was under repair, but it definitely wasn't usable. Housekeeping is another strange setup. If you want your room cleaned, you have to request it the day before, and then repeat that request every day. You can't just ask for service for your whole stay. At check-in we were told they used to offer complimentary breakfast, but the new company stopped. The alternative was to walk down the street to another hotel and pay about $20. The next morning my wife went for hot water for tea and they were out. The suggestion was to use the coffee maker in the room. That works, I suppose, if you like your tea with a little coffee flavor. The guy at the front desk wasn't rude, but his attitude was very much, "it is what it is." And to be fair, I've stayed in worse places. The difference is, those places usually charged a lot less. For $350+ a night, FogCatcher is asking you to overlook quite a bit.

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Fogcatcher Inn - Ocean View King Guest Room

Ocean View King Guest Room

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Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea - SOLD this beautiful property for full asking price in just a few days!

Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea

5.0(8 reviews)
1.6 mi

We had been looking for a second/vacation home in Cambria and wanted a local agent who had good…read morereviews. Jennifer's name kept popping up. We are so glad we connected with her since she knew the area so well and was able to help us to find just the right property. She was so pleasant to work with and patient with us as we were very particular about the type of property we wanted. She helped us to scrutinize several properties over several months until we landed on just the right home. Jennifer is someone we felt we could trust throughout the whole process due to her great expertise and ability to overcome last minute hurdles through the escrow process. We now count her as a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs the best of the best agents on the Central Coast.

How lucky we were to have found Jenn when starting the search for a retirement home in our "happy…read moreplace", Cambria. She was professional, friendly and down to earth from the beginning... And we called her a lot! When we made the decision to buy, we had no idea how many obstacles we would encounter, but Jenn helped us weather them all. She even sent us beach pictures when we didn't think it would ever finish! We would definitely recommend her for any real estate transaction, big or small. Thank you, Jennifer! You're the best!

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Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea - JUST SOLD ~upscale beach house on the Marine Terrace in Cambria.

JUST SOLD ~upscale beach house on the Marine Terrace in Cambria.

Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea - Her dream came true! She now owns a home on the Central Coast!! So happy to help her!

Her dream came true! She now owns a home on the Central Coast!! So happy to help her!

Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea - Listed and SOLD in under two weeks!

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Cambria Shores Inn - A view from the hotel front yard towards the ocean across the street

Cambria Shores Inn

4.6(271 reviews)
2.4 mi
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So first time staying. This place did not disappoint! Best hotel! Went for our 30 yr anniversary …read more Staff so nice everyone! Room was great and clean. View of the ocean was sweet. Love that it's one story. Inside coffee, and mornings specialty coffee and food to order . You do though get a free basket every morning with fresh orange juice and pastries with fruit and cheese. So cute! They also have wine and food patio. The outside grounds have tons of chairs to sit and watch the waves and sunset ! You must stay here a great experience

1. They might overhaul their card key system. We stayed here for 3 nights ( unfortunately) and we…read morehad to have our card keys replaced 4 times to get into our room. What a waste of our precious time. That we were being charged for. 2. Nice big wall mounted tv. Spectrum system. It worked but once You found the guide, You could not select a show to watch. You had to go channel by channel and hope to find it out of many channels. By the way, the remote they gave You wasn't a Spectrum remote? We even went to the office for help. They couldn't make it work. I wasn't here to watch TV of course but When it's dark, breezy and in the 50ies outside a nice sitcom before bed is sometimes nice. 3. This morning we went to get a cup of coffee at 8:05am. Coffee is supposed to be available @ 7am. Not open. 5 other guests were waiting patiently. Could we ask the office? No it wasn't open either. It finally opened at 8:10am. 4. Oh by the way, bring your sunglasses for Your room. The only lighting is spot lights in the ceiling. Nothing you can control from bed side. Were there any dimmers to adjust the lighting down from solar flare to reasonable. Nope. Just the palm of my hand or sunglasses. Again By the way, the Cambria area is awesome with some great wholesome dining experiences. Linn's and Robin's. Wow! We've stayed along Moonstone over the years. Just never @ the Cambria Shores Inn. Guess what? Never again because there are lots of choices along Moonstone. I'd like to rate it a 1 star. But, Mother Nature helped take the feeling of total disappointment away. Every time We strolled down the Moonstone board walk across the street it melted Our disappointment away. For a while. What a beautiful Ocean front.

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Cambria Shores Inn - Entry of the hotel

Entry of the hotel

Cambria Shores Inn - Cambria Shores Inn - Room 22 - Bathroom, right side with large tub and large shower

Cambria Shores Inn - Room 22 - Bathroom, right side with large tub and large shower

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