We stayed here to break up the long trip to San Francisco and to visit Hearst Castle. We wound up loving this town. The hotel, which is in an historical building, was a stand-out for its nightly happy hour, its quaint charm, fire pit behind the main lobby, and ease of access to local shops and restaurants. Cambria is divided into two main areas, one which is the area around Moonstone Beach and the other, the town proper, which is a bit spread out with 2 different centers. The hotel was on the edge of one of the town centers. Shops tend to close at 5 or 6, so I really appreciated happy hour at the hotel--especially our concierge for the first night (I didn't catch her name but there were only two, her and a man). She was so efficient and helpful, made excellent drinks, and just created a really fun and relaxed atmosphere. The room where we stayed was clean, pet-friendly and big enough for the whole family, including the kids and grandma; coffee, tea, and other essentials were freely provided. The only problem we saw was with maintenance: there was mold of the window sill, and there was a gap between wood slats on the floor.