Our first adventure to Olallieberry Bed and Breakfast was the middle of August 2008.  My wife and I went there for a 2 night stay. If you end up sleeping in the “Room at Top” you can read my wife’s journal entry, but make sure to have some tissues as it is sure to bring a few tears (of joy that is).

We wish there was more time as we had so much to see and do. We did get a chance to visit Hearst Castle and if you have never visited, we highly recommend it! Here is a photo to get you excited!

You can contact Marjorie if you are interested in this photo.

After our visit to Hearst we took a drive around the beach areas to see the Elephant Seals… this is a must see. Different times of the year you can actually see the adult and kid seals.

We also came across a family of star fish:

You can see here 3 different color star fish.  It’s rare to find them like this in such shallow waters. Again talk to Marjorie if you are interested in the photo.

Besides our adventures we had a great time getting to know Marjorie and learning about the history of the Olallieberry Bed and Breakfast. We loved our bed! We loved it so much we wanted to stay there forever.

The breakfast was a huge surprise as everything was very fresh and incredible to eat. I would give details but I don’t want to cause a short in your keyboard from drooling.

We enjoyed our experience so much that we returned about a month later with our 2 boys.  Now it seems we have a tradition to visit Cambria and of course Olallieberry Bed and Breakfast every year.

We had our first cooking class for the fall on September 22 and it was a smashing success.  Marjorie demonstrated focaccia bread.

Here’s a review of the class:The cooking classes at the Olalliebrry  Inn gave me insights that I could not have gotten any other way. Watching the process taught me the importance of preparatiion,,critical timing, and other tips you don’t get from a recipe.  I especially enjoyed the warm, charming atmosphere of the Olallieberry  Inn. Looking forward to more classes!

I love this B&B. The best I have ever been to. The food was fabulous! The bed made you not want to leave. The house and grounds are adorable. The owner and staff, so hospitable and friendly.

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I could not have imagined a better experience and loved every minute of my stay at the Olallieberry Inn. We have recommended this Inn to several friends.

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The owners were very friendly and helpful. The gardens are very refreshing. We will return!

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The food is beautifully prepared, the rooms are comfortable, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.

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A beautiful home, great rooms, superior customer service by owners & staff, and an excellent breakfast. Extras are wine and hors’douerves from 5-6 each night, on-site massage and right in town within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. A real gem in California!

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We did not want to leave, the food was GREAT, and the Innkeeper was a delight! We will go back many times On a scale of 1-10, we rate this Inn a 15!

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Another wonderful five days at the Olallieberry Inn. Wish I could do this once a month!

Traveling north on Highway One, six miles north of San Simeon, you will discover our historic Piedras Blancas Lighthouse.  Meaning “white rocks”, Piedras Blancas hovers majestically over the point and is in the process of being lovingly restored. Also being restored are the fog signal building, the fuel oil housing and the original Victorian lightkeeper’s home.

Construction began on the lighthouse in 1874 with the first Fresnel lens installed in 1875. Originally 110 feet in height, the lighthouse was damaged in a 1949 earthquake, leaving the tower a tad shorter at 74 feet.  You can still see the light housing on display on Main St. in Cambria.

Tours of the Lighthouse are offered midweek on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45am. Guests are asked to meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, 1 ½ miles north of the light station.  Admission is free but a donation is requested.

Weekend tours are offered on the third Saturday of each month, 10am and 1pm, and feature guides dressed in Victorian costumes.  Reservations are required and admission is $15 for adults over 16.  Children under 16 are free.  Guests are asked to meet at Hearst Castle.

For more information and reservations, call 805-927-6811 or email PiedrasBlancasTours@gmail.com or visit www.lighthousefriends.com

 

One of the most popular attractions on the Central Coast is the famed Hearst Castle.  It is a must-see for anyone traveling Highway One.  And right now you can enjoy the Castle at night as one of Hearst’s own visitors might have.  Evening tours are offered in the Fall and Spring and feature highlights from Tour One, Two and Four.  Docents in period costumes from the Living History Program show you what life was like during the Castle’s heyday.

The Evening Tour takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including the bus ride to and from the hilltop.  Visitors should be aware that the Evening Tour contains a large number of stairs.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be make online at Hearstcastle.com or by calling 800-444-4445.