Make May Memorable for Mom with a Trip to the Cambria Inns

Make May Memorable for Mom with a Trip to the Cambria Inns

Oceanfront hotel collection in Cambria, CA, caters to every kind of Mom

Give Mom a memorable Mother’s Day by whisking her off during the month of May to one of the Cambria Inns, a collection of oceanfront boutique hotels located in the picturesque, storybook town of Cambria, CA. Providing a comfortable home base just steps from Moonstone Beach and a short drive from Hearst Castle, Paso Robles wine region and Big Sur, the Inns offer a scenic gateway to a host of activities ranging from the restful to the adventurous.

MOM #1: The history buff: She’ll surely satisfy her appetite for all things aged with a visit to majestic Hearst Castle or a guided tour of the Piedras Blancas Light Station, built in 1875 and still guiding mariners along the California coast. She can spend an afternoon exploring quirky Nitt Witt Ridge, a house and California State Historical Landmark built entirely from rocks, abalone shells, beer cans, and other objects, or head south to San Luis Obispo to treasure Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. And don’t forget antiquing in downtown Cambria or neighboring Cayucos!

MOM #2: The Mother Nature lover: With its rolling green hills, rugged seascapes and abundant wildlife, Cambria and its surrounding area are rich with outdoor adventure possibilities. She’ll love to hike the gorgeous bluff of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, horseback ride amidst coastal views, explore San Simeon State Park or kayak with binoculars in nearby San Simeon Bay.

MOM #3: The wine aficionado: Her discerning palate will praise the award-winning fruits of the Paso Robles wine region (the third largest in California), with several tasting rooms located just minutes from the Inns along the lush Highway 46, and more than 170 AVA wineries in total. Even closer are a handful of Cambria-based wineries, as well as the acclaimed Harmony Cellars, one of two businesses in the enchanting little town of Harmony, just minutes south.

MOM #4: The kick-back beach tourist: She’ll find respite from her usual hustle and bustle by staying close to her cozy room with a view at the Inns. To refresh her weary spirit, she can stroll along the tranquil two-mile boardwalk parallel to Moonstone Beach, stopping to explore tide pools, enjoy frolicking dolphins and gather milky-white moonstone agates. And if she’s feeling ambitious, a low-key trolley trip to the Cambria villages to explore specialty shops, art galleries and casual or fine dining eateries also offers a relaxing outing.

May 2014 rates for the Cambria Inns start at $119 per night ($149 for ocean view).

The hotel collection includes the value-oriented and family-friendly Castle Inn; the warm and welcoming Sand Pebbles Inn (shown above left, image credit: Adrienne Shubin, Skimbaco Lifestyle); the luxurious Blue Dolphin Inn (shown top right corner); and the private Moonstone Cottages. For more information and special packages, visit www.cambriainns.com.