WE ARE STAYING ONE NIGHT AT BIG SUR LODGE (JULY) BUT WOULD ALSO LIKE TO STAY IN CAMBRIA FOR ONE NIGHT. SOMEWHERE WITH AN OCEAN VIEW. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS? THANK YOU

I don't know of any persoanlly but Sunset ran an article on Cambria in the past issue or two. It included lodgeing recommendations.

Google on Moonstone beach... those will all have an ocean view. The Fog Catcher Inn runs great specials during the week which include champagne upon arrival, dinner for 2 ( at the Cambria Pines Resort) and a continental breakfast. Sorry I can't be of more help. While you're there, make sure you eat at Robin's!

My husband and I stayed at the Pelican Suites. It's across the street from Moonstone Beach and near the town center. We really enjoyed the lovely rooms and the wine and snacks they provided in the afternoon. Not a great view of the ocean--but it's just steps away. Cambria is very charming and I enjoy it every time I go. Have fun!

A travel book I read recently recommended Olallieberry Inn, a bed-and-breakfast inn in the area.

We stayed at Best Western Cavalier in San Simeon near Cambria. Rooms have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. We loved it. Moneygirl is right, whatever you do, don't miss Robin's, the food is to die for.

I can recommend Blue Whale Inn on Moonstone Beach in Cambria. Large comfortable well decorated rooms with four poster beds and gas fireplaces.

I third the recommendation for Moonstone Beach and second the recommendation for the Fog Catcher Inn.

Moonstone Beach Dr runs right along the coast with a row of motels and inns on one side and the ocean on the other.