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At the foot of the scenic Highway One & Big Sur coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is the quaint seaside village of Cambria.
Cambria was settled in the early 1860's with the towns center located in what is now East Village. By the 1880's Cambria was the second largest town in the county, with a population of nearly 7000, and an active center of shipping.

In 1894, railroad lines were extended into San Luis Obispo from the south, resulting in the decline of coastal shipping and the isolation of Cambria. It was more than a quarter century before the first improved road to Cambria was completed.

In 1927, the area called Cambria Pines was subdivided into small residential lots. Today, tourism and real estate are the town's main industries. Residents include artists and craftspeople, retirees, professionals ranchers and farmers.

It took almost a decade for Cambria to settle on a name. In 1869, after going by Slab town, Rosaville, San Simeon and Santa Rosa, the name Cambria was officially adopted.

The dramatic coastal drive on Highway 1 in northern San Luis Obispo County has earned its reputation as one of the most scenic drives in the world. This area is home to Ragged Point, San Simeon, Cambria, Harmony and Cayucos.

Cambria's Moonstone Beach Area At the northwest corner of the county is Ragged Point, an untamed section of coastline. Just south is the Piedras Blancas (meaning "white rocks") beach, where the 110' Piedras Blanca Lighthouse, built in 1874, still stands as a beacon warning boaters and fishermen of the perilous reefs and rocky shores.

San Simeon Pier, built in 1878 by William Randolph Hearst's father, George Hearst, continues to serve the area's commercial and sports fisherman.

South of San Simeon, between a natural Monterey pine forest and the Pacific Ocean is the charming town of Cambria. This lovely village with a history of dairy farming is now regarded as an artist's colony, and supports an impressive selection of gourmet restaurants, art galleries, ocean view inns, and one-of-a-kind shops. At the west end of town is Moonstone Beach, named for the shiny moonstones that were once found on the shore. A row of small hotels and bed-and breakfast inns overlook the beach.

Just south of Cambria, one-block-long Harmony (population 18) is home to a post office, wedding chapel, art shops, galleries, a restaurant/bar, and a winery. Further south from there, Cayucos Pier offers legal fishing even without a fishing license. On New Year's Day, hundreds of swimmers brave 50-degree waters for the annual Polar Bear Dip in the Pacific. The event attracts both young and old participants.

Cambria's West Village

Average Temperatures

For San Simeon, Cambria & Cayucos

Cambria Farmers' Market

Fridays, 2:30 - 5:30pm
Main Street next to Vet's Hall

An amusing controversy continues over the correct pronunciation of Cambria. Visitors and newcomers usually call it Came-Bri-a, while most residents agree on Camm-bria.

Quick Facts
People	Cambria, 93428	United States
Population	6,834	293,655,400
Pop. Density	90.8	80
Pop. Change	3.02%	5.88%
Median Age	47.7	37.6
Household Size	2.25	2.58
Race
White	94.10%	77.53%
Black	0.12%	12.35%
Asian	0.94%	3.58%
American Indian	0.17%	0.89%
Other	4.67%	5.65%
Hispanic	16.24%	12.73%
Family
Married, w/children	15.01%	27.90%
Married, no children	43.33%	31.04%
Single, w/children	4.30%	9.43%
Single, no children	38.65%	30.05%
Divorced	11.06%	7.64%
Separated	3.69%	2.82%
Widowed	9.07%	7.42%
Now Married	59.28%	57.73%
Never Married	16.90%	24.39%

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The overall Neighborhood Crime Rating for this Zip Code is: 1

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Cambria Elementary
1350 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428-3304
805-927-4400

• Kindergarten - Grade 5
• Student Teacher Ratio: N/A
• Full Time Equivalent Administrators: 27

Santa Lucia Middle
2850 Schoolhouse Lane
Cambria, CA 93428-4108
805-927-3693

• Grade 6 - Grade 8
• Student Teacher Ratio: N/A
• Full Time Equivalent Administrators: 12

Coast Union High
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428-3506
805-927-3889, 80

• Grade 9 - Grade 12
• Student Teacher Ratio: N/A
• Full Time Equivalent Administrators: 24

Coast Unified
2950 SANTA ROSA CREEK RD
CAMBRIA , CA 93428-3506
TEL: 805-434-1445

• Grade Span KG-12
• Pupil Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
• Total Enrollment: 995
• Number of High School Graduates: 79
• Number of Teachers: 56
• Number of Teacher Aids: 9
• Number of Guidance Counselors: 1
• Number of School Administrators: 3
• Number of Schools : 4

Coast Unified School District serves the student population of the unincorporated coastal communities of Cambria, San Simeon and Harmony. The neighboring community of Cayucos has one elementary feeder school whose students matriculate into the district's high school.

Coast Unified School District has four schools: Cambria Grammar School, grades K-5; Santa Lucia School, grades 6-8; Coast Union High School, grades 9-12; and Leffingwell Continuation High School, grades 10-12.

Coast Unified School District strives to provide a learning environment for its students that values individual differences and promotes a well-rounded academic program, including music and fine arts. Counseling and student support services are offered to students at every level. Standardized test scores are generally above average and a high percentage of graduates attend colleges and universities. Emphasis is placed on teaching basic skills as well as developing critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, aesthetic appreciation, curiosity, and creativity and interpersonal competence.

Additional information and questions may be directed to the Superintendent's Office at (805) 927-3880

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Private Schools

New Dawn Center
1700 BERWICK
CAMBRIA, CA 93428-
805-927-4958
Gender: Coed

• Prekindergarten - Grade 2
• Nonsectarian Adventist
• Student Teacher Ratio: 1:5.33
• Full Time Equivalent Administrators: 1.9

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