This SLO County spot is one of the 10 best beach towns in the U.S., Outside magazine says
A San Luis Obispo County community is one of the top 10 beach towns in the United States, according to Outside magazine.
The publication picked Cambria for the No. 2 slot on its list, which focuses on secluded seaside spots rather than busy coastal hubs.
“They’re charming, under-the-radar spots with sprawling, empty stretches of shoreline, low-key lodging, and an I-wanna-be-here-now vibe,” Megan Michelson writes in the Outside article, published in March. “If you’d rather stay in a rustic bungalow with ocean views than a flashy megaresort on the water, these are the seaside destinations for you.”
Cambria was the only one California beach town to make the cut.
In the article, Michelson has plenty of praise for the charming North Coast community, saying that it “makes for a great weekend getaway or stopover during a Highway 1 roadtrip.”
She recommends that visitors to explore Moonstone Beach tidepools to see brightly colored sea anemones, grab brunch at The Hidden Kitchen restaurant or visit the recently reopened Hearst Castle in nearby San Simeon.
Looking to soak up the sun outside SLO County? Other top beach towns mentioned by Outside include Port Townsend, Washington; Bandon, Oregon, and St. George Island, Florida.
To see the full list, go to outsideonline.com.
This story was originally published May 28, 2022 at 9:34 AM.
