Lodge Hill Special Project Area #1 (SPA 1 - Steep Canyon) is a special area in Cambria California designated by San Luis Obispo County. This area of Cambria real estate is designated to not receive water in the future and cannot have water meters or water positions transferred to it. Only water positions or water meters that are currently on land parcels in this area are able to be built on in the future.There are two Special Project Areas of Lodge Hill in Cambria with special resource protection. SPA 1 involves issues associated with the presence of the rare Monterey pine forest and protection of the forest habitat. This area, including Fern Canyon in the center, has steep slopes and high erosion potential. It is bounded by Newton Drive on the east side of Highway One and Ardath on the... 05/14/2007

Cambria is one of the most beautiful area in the world. The weather is perfect year round, the people are polite, and the beaten path is a short drive away. Traditionally Cambria is thought of as an artsy community with local artists, glass galleries, and antique shops. The Cambria real estate market is also a dominant presence in town with real estate offices on every corner. Cambria has many fun events year round - The Cambria Pinedorado on Labor Day weekend is the largest and most well known of these events and includes a grand parade, carnival, and loads of Central Coast fun. The Cambria fourth of July fireworks and activities at Shamel Park has become a grand attraction for friends and family to visit and share the experience on the beach. Every friday is the Farmer's Market where ... 05/12/2007

Cambria is a quiet community 40 minutes North of San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of California. It is perfectly set between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The beaches here are fantastic; look for moonstones on Moonstone Beach Drive, surf, or just enjoy a spectacular sunset. Highway 1 runs directly down the middle of Cambria - On the western side there are spectacular ocean views from homes on Marine Terrace, Park Hill, Lodge Hill and Moonstone Beach Drive. On the eastern side there are shops, restaurants, parks, ranches, historic points of interest along with other Cambria real estate.Cambria boasts some of the most sought after real estate in the world. With a mild climate year road and beautiful California sunshine many desire Cambria as the town... 05/12/2007

The primary Cambria real estate issue in Cambria California is the current moratorium that has been in place since November 2001 and the plan to build a desalinization plant to lift the moratorium.The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) has not issued water permits since the inception of the moratorium. The price of real estate water hookups in Cambria has steadily increased since then and are currently just below $400,000 on the open real estate market.  Generally lots for sale in Cambria are sold to neighbors who may have interest in extending their property lines. If a lot has a nice location such as ocean views for a potential ocean view home it can be sold to someone interested in bringing a water meter there to build.Properties with no water position have a possibility of r... 05/10/2007

Area Market Survey - Homes For Sale Listings as of 04/27/07 at 3:01pm Property Type  Residential    Property Subtype  SFR Stick Built   City  Cambria Status  Active   Cambria/San Simeon Active Listing Price Range  Quantity      Average DOM   $400,000 thru $449,999 3 14   $450,000 thru $499,999 4 54   $500,000 thru $549,999 6 126   $550,000 thru $599,999 5 232   $600,000 thru $649,999 3 63   $650,000 thru $699,999 3 52   $700,000 thru $749,999 6 171   $750,000 thru $799,999 10 112   $800,000 thru $849,999 3 142   $850,000 thru $899,999 5 41   $900,000 thru $949,999 4 44   $950,000 thru $999,999 3 158   $1,000,000 thru $1,249,999 10 131   $1,250,000 thru $1,499,999 8 72   $1,500,000 thru $1,749,999 10 117   $1,750,000 thru $1,999,999 3 125   $2,250,000 thru $2,499,999 2 135   $2,750,000 ... 04/27/2007

Starting this summer commercial fishing boats will be missing near shore ocean waters off Cambria according to "The Cambrian" today. They will be banned from plying the waters any closer than a mile from shore, according to rules approved in mid-April by the California Fish and Game Commission.Three Marine Protected Areas will span shoreline stretches from Arroyo de la Cruz near Piedras Blancas to a prominent point south of the former Cambria Air Force Radar Station.The restrictions are due to go into effect within a month or two, according to Jim Webb of Cambria, a representative of the Cambria Fishing Club.Webb said fishing-club members "are very excited about these changes. It will be more like it used to be," when fishing was so popular on the North Coast that Cambria had a couple o... 04/27/2007

Cambria's Name Say CAM-bria as in Camelot not CAME-bria, as in came and went. Research: Jesse Arnold Design: Ginny Monteen "It has been suggested that the pronunciation of the name of Cambria, as accepted and officially recorded by the Cambria Chamber of Commerce, be brought to the attention of the readers at this point. The soft a is used and pronounced as in man."     Geneva Hamilton - Where the Highway Ends, Introduction 1974 Say Cam-bria as in Camelot not Came-bria Cambria is a spot whose perfection is marred only by the mispronunciation of its name. Most locals believe it sounds a bit bizarre to say CAMEbria, as in came and went. When the original settlers of Cambria decided to name their town, they submitted the name - Santa Rosa - to the Post Master General, because the town is o... 04/27/2007

Foreclosures and Short Sales! Who would have thought we would be talking like this just a few years ago, especially on California's Central Coast. People still want to move here and more opportunities might be coming along. I know of two such properties on the market right now. 04/24/2007

CAMBRIA REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SALES: 1ST QUARTER 2007 VS. 2006 200623$5,000,000.00 $510,000.00 $890,000.00 132$1,254,913.00 95.70%200731$1,300,000.00 $400,000.00 $637,000.00 143$696,258.00 96.68% 8($3,700,000.00)($110,000.00)($253,000.00)11($558,655.00)0.98%        +/-35%  -28.43%8%-44.52%   SUMMARYLike the other North coastal towns in San Luis Obispo county, the above review of the home sales in Cambria for the first quarter this year shows a similar situation - a decline in median sale prices.  For the first quarter 2007, Cambria suffered an almost 28.5% decrease, with the median home price dropping to $637,000 from $890,000 when compared to the same period last year.  Sales however, improved by 35% to 31 homes sold this first quarter.  Similarly, the time taken to sell ... 04/17/2007