Cambria with kids

Cambria is a 4h 16m drive from Dublin, CA (212 miles) and rates 3.2 out of 5 for families with young kids. Pine-backed coast next to an elephant seal colony you can watch, free, from a boardwalk. Good for 1–2 days. Budget roughly $1,200–2,500 against a fixed yardstick of 2 nights, family of four. Best months: December (Seals!).

What to do with kids in Cambria

• Elephant Seal Vista Point (Piedras Blancas) Free
  December peak pupping season! Tiny white seal pups on beach.
• Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Free
  1-mile flat boardwalk, tide pools.

Where to eat

• Robin's Restaurant — International & seafood
• Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill

How it scores

Weather by season

Common questions

• How long is the drive from Dublin, CA?
  About 4h 16m - roughly 212 miles.
• What does it cost for a family of four?
  Around $1,200–2,500 for 2 nights, family of four, including lodging, food and activities. Not the cost of the stay we recommend.
• When is the best time to go?
  December (Seals!).

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Beach days that actually work with kids · Trips you can do for under $1,500 · Best in December

What we checked, and when

True on the dates above. Prices and opening hours change without notice - check with the operator before you drive.

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