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Things to do in Cambria with kids

Museums — 6 places to go with kids in Cambria, California. 3 of them publish a price. 1 thing on now.
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What’s on in Cambria

Within 25 miles of Cambria. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Cambria's attractions lean toward history and animals. The Cambria Historical Museum occupies the restored Guthrie-Bianchini House, a Victorian home where visitors explore exhibits about the town's heritage. Covell's Clydesdales offers visitors the chance to meet a working herd of Clydesdale horses and experience ranch life through vehicle tours and trail rides operated daily. For art lovers, Cruise Control Gallery is a casual coastal contemporary art gallery, while The Eastern Front Art Gallery showcases dozens of 1/35 scale World War II dioramas and miniatures. Those interested in maritime history can take guided tours through Piedras Blancas Light Station, a historic lighthouse. Animal lovers might also visit HART, a feline rescue shelter and adoption center devoted to rescuing orphaned cats and finding them permanent homes.

What this list covers

Cambria has 6 places to go, mostly museums (3).

3 of them publish an admission price, 6 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 22, 2026.

Common questions

What’s on in Cambria right now?
1 attraction in Cambria has something dated running, 1 listing in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (3), tours & cruises (1), zoos & aquariums (1), historic sites (1).
What can we do with young children on a rainy afternoon?
The Cambria Historical Museum and The Eastern Front Art Gallery both work well indoors. The museum occupies a restored Victorian home with heritage exhibits, while the gallery features World War II miniature dioramas. Both allow families to spend an hour or two exploring without weather concerns.
My teenagers love history. What's here for them?
Piedras Blancas Light Station offers guided tours through a historic lighthouse that served maritime navigation. The Cambria Historical Museum explores the town's heritage in a Victorian home. The Eastern Front Art Gallery displays detailed World War II dioramas that appeal to history enthusiasts.
Are there outdoor activities for an active family?
Covell's Clydesdales operates vehicle tours and trail rides daily, letting families experience ranch life with a working herd of Clydesdale horses. Piedras Blancas Light Station's guided tours also involve outdoor exploration of the historic lighthouse grounds.