Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve Tours and Activities

We stopped for just an hour at Moonstone Beach, which was aptly named! It was quite windy, but the kids had fun chasing the birds as I hunted for moonstones.
We stopped for just an hour at Moonstone Beach, which was aptly named! It was quite windy, but the kids had fun chasing the birds as I hunted for moonstones.
The Stones Beach #BeachBound
Moonstone Beach Park showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Moonstone Beach Park featuring a beach and a garden

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Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
Downtown Pismo Beach
Price was CA $1,833, price is now CA $1,470 per person
CA $1,470
per person
Apr 4 - Apr 9
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Amazing location. Room was clean. Main issue was the noise. Room 212 has a door that doesn’t seal at the bottom. We could hear literally everything going on in the hallway. Other issue was no A/C in our room.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
Price was CA $1,924, price is now CA $1,485 per person
CA $1,485
per person
Apr 4 - Apr 9
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Bedding is very cheap, not gotten sheet, with dust that make me cough. Didn't even check id when check-in.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown San Luis Obispo
Price was CA $1,881, price is now CA $1,516 per person
CA $1,516
per person
Apr 4 - Apr 9
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. The location was good. There is no parking available so I had to pay to park in a public garage ($16.00 for overnight) or find street parking in the residential area a few blocks away.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Popular places to visit

Moonstone Beach Park featuring a beach and a garden

Moonstone Beach Park

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Spend a leisurely day on this rugged and wild stretch of beach, where the sand glitters with shiny round moonstones and the boardwalk promises staggering views.

Moonstone Beach Park
Moonstone Beach in California with wooden walkway along the beach at midday.

Moonstone Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moonstone Beach during your trip to Cambria? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Moonstone Beach
The Nitt Witt mansion as seen from the road upon entrance to the home

Nitt Witt Ridge

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Cambria with a stop at Nitt Witt Ridge. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

Nitt Witt Ridge
Beach, Leffingwell Landing

Leffingwell Landing

Explore the lovely green spaces of Leffingwell Landing and enjoy the surfing in Cambria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Leffingwell Landing
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve which includes general coastal views, tranquil scenes and a sunset

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Follow the walking trails along rugged cliffs, over rolling prairies and under tall pine trees to explore this protected coastline.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Cambria’s Historical Museum showing heritage elements, signage and a house

Cambria’s Historical Museum

This beautifully restored Victorian home with public garden gives a glimpse of the pioneering history of California’s Big Sur.

Cambria’s Historical Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive San Simeon CA
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge

3 out of 5
2905 Burton Dr Cambria CA
Cambria Pines Lodge
Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

3 out of 5
6252 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
Sand Pebbles Inn
Castle Inn

Castle Inn

3 out of 5
6620 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
Castle Inn
Oceanpoint Ranch

Oceanpoint Ranch

3.5 out of 5
7200 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
Oceanpoint Ranch
FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn

3 out of 5
6400 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
FogCatcher Inn
Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
6316 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge

3 out of 5
6180 Moonstone Beach Drive Cambria CA
Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
6530 Moonstone Beach Dr Cambria CA
Cambria Landing Inn & Suites
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