5 Best Wine Bars in Cambria

“5/2023Our server for this visit was Chance. He was great! Cheerful and friendly. Answered all our questions in detail about the wine selections.Madeline's on Moonstone at Cambria Shores Inn is a great place for wine tasting. The patio seating has beautiful views of Moonstone Beach across the street. It has a very nice relaxed ambience. Oscar, Taylor and Giovana were the servers today. They were wonderful, very friendly, cheerful. and welcoming. Oscar provided information on the red and white wines for sampling and answered all our questions. You get a complimentary free sampling if you are a guess at this inn. It's $15 for five pours if you are not. Their bottled wines are available for purchase.“

“I really love this place. They focus on boutique affordable wines from the local area. The tasting fee is incredibly reasonable and the atmosphere is cool. They rotate their wines a lot so sometimes I love what’s available other times it’s just OK. Overall, I totally recommend checking this place out, plus, downtown Cambria is just awesome!“

“This place had cuisine so remarkable I cried. As I have been to France many times and am quite a cook myself, this restaurant was a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Cambria, CA. I have had challenges finding authentic French affair anywhere outside of La France. This place... gracious me... just reminded me of tastes you can typically only find in Europe. The foods were fresh and bold. Full of flavour, with plenty of butter in the expected fashion! My scallops were a mesmerizing start to my meal. Fresh. Perfectly seared. Mildly 'sweet' with subtle hints of sage and the salty sea. I really just wanted an entire bowl of the scallops alone. I would have been blessed. I did not have to force myself to choose the warm baby spinach salad. Baby greens with a bright vinaigrette, toasted pecans and dried cranberry. Fresh mozzarella slices. Micro-thin red onion. Just a wonderful way to clean the palate before main course. This establishment is known for its filet mignon, though, I had filet the previous evening. I decided upon the chicken breast stuffed with brie, among other savory offerings. The thin skin was delicately crisp. The flesh... fork-tender. The filling just splendid and truly, on-point. Service was remarkable with smiles and friendly staff all around. If I could go there every day, I certainly would. I was delighted beyond expectation.

Kid-friendliness: I am certain they are kid-friendly, though, I was grateful no children were present.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“I recently stayed at El Colibri Hotel & Spa in Cambria and had a pleasant experience overall. The hotel is in a great location on the west side of downtown, just a short walk to the West Village and a longer stroll to the East Village. Easy access to Moon Beach Boardwalk Trailhead.

The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-appointed. The bathroom was particularly impressive with a large shower and a relaxing jacuzzi tub. I appreciated the added amenities like the AC and fireplace, which made the room cozy. The beds were very comfortable, and there was plenty of storage space, plus a loveseat and an open closet, which made it easy to settle in.

However, I was a bit disappointed to find that the rooms weren’t stocked with complimentary water bottles. We were told that water was available for purchase at $2 each, which felt a bit inconvenient. On the upside, there was a coffee maker, an ice bucket, and glasses provided.

Overall, El Colibri Hotel & Spa is a comfortable and charming place to stay in Cambria, with just a few small areas that could be improved. Would recommend for a relaxing getaway!“