Pictured is Shamel Park in Cambria, a beautiful, ocean view park with a fabulous playground for kids, gazebo, picnic tables under the Monterey pines, and a summer use swimming pool.

Cambria is a small community along the Central California coast. It has several schools and miles of beaches. Known as a popular beach destination for its hotels overlooking the ocean, fine weather and great shopping and dining, Cambria is not far from one of California's most popular state park attractions (Hearst Castle,) though the city has a few of its own state beach & park assets. For more information, visit cambriachamber.org See more California City Parks

Lampton Cliffs Park
Marine Terrace, Lodge Hill (Sherwood & Lampton)

Facilities:
2.1-acres
trails a
benches

Leffingwell Landing State Picnic Grounds
Moonstone Beach Drive

Facilities:
BBQ
picnic tables
tide pools

Moonstone Beach State Park
Leffingwell Landing (Moonstone Beach Drive & Santa Rosa Creek)

Facilities:
30 acres
benches
beach access

Nottingham Bluffs
Nottingham between Dorset and Worcester

Directions: Windsor Boulevard North on Park Hill, Cambria.

Facilities:
3 acres

San Simeon State Beach Park
1 mile north of Cambria

Facilities:
day & overnight use

Shamel Park & Swimming Pool
5455 Windsor Blvd.
Cambria, CA
slocountyparks.com

Direction: Highway 1 to Cambria at Windsor Boulevard. Turn West toward the ocean on Windsor. As the road curves to the left, Shamel Park will be on your right. Shamel Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean is home to the annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show. This is a San Luis Obispo County operated park.

Facilities:
6 acres
outdoor swimming pool (summer)
picnic tables
BBQ
lawns
beach access
playground
sports field
horseshoes
restroom
showers

William R. Hearst State Beach
San Simeon -6 miles north)

Facilities:
BBQ
picnic tables
swimming beach
pier

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