Santa Barbara and the Central Coast Sights

Nit Wit Ridge

Nit Wit Ridge Review

Arthur Beal (aka Captain Nit Wit, Der Tinkerpaw) spent 51 years building Nit Wit Ridge, a home with terraced rock gardens. For building materials, he used all kinds of collected junk: beer cans, rocks, abalone shells, car parts, TV antennas—you name it. The site, above Cambria's West Village, is a State Historic Landmark. You can drive by and peek in; better yet, call ahead for a guided tour of the house and grounds.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 881 Hillcrest Dr., Cambria, CA, 93428 | Map It
  • Phone: 805/927--2690
  • Cost: $10
  • Hours: Daily by appointment
  • Location: Cambria

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