Art & Wine in Beautiful Cambria

Winter is a glorious time along our scenic coast, and the annual Cambria Art & Wine Festival is the ideal time to come and celebrate the New Year.  Featuring extensive wine tasting, a silent art auction, and demonstrations by local working artists, it's a great opportunity to experience the best in California coastal living, and is being held the weekend of January 25-27th, 2008.  Along with enjoying the festivities, why not take the opportunity to become acquainted with the local real estate market?  It's a great time to be a Buyer in our unique market where you'll find good value and the "Cambria Life-style" that has called people from across the country to call this beautiful place home.  Feel free to stop by our office in the picturesque West Village - we'll be pleased to provide you with a local map and the latest information about our community and our real estate market.  Be sure to take time out to enjoy the breath-taking views that a walk along the board-walk on Moonstone Beach provides - - if your timing is right, you will be rewarded with one of our stunning winter sunsets - inspiring enough to bring out the artistic spirit in everyone.  For additional information on the Cambria Art & Wine Festival you can visit:http://seecambria.com/artwine/index.htm

Just 20 Minutes from Cambria

Located just 20 minutes north of the village of Cambria is a very unique property in Ragged Point.  The property is made up of two underlying parcels, for a total of 5 acres and is currently home to a 100 year old cabin.  The property offers gorgeous ocean & coastline views, and will make an ideal home-site for someone looking to build their own 'Big Sur Style' residence.  The property is located along Scenic Highway One - just across from a sandy crescent beach & crashing surf, and just down the highway from the famous Ragged Point Inn and Restaurant.  The beautiful property is current offered for sale by Barnes & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, and has been reduced to $2,200,000.

Cambria Real Estate Market Insight by Broker Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes, principal broker-owner of Barnes & Associates Sotheby's International Realty has been involved in California coastal real estate since the early 1980's.  His company began as Barnes & Aitken Realty, then became Barnes & Associates, and in 2006 became affiliated with Sotheby's International Realty.  "Our affiliation with the Sotheby's International Realty brand allows us to provide a higher level of service to our customers.  In today's marketplace, this allows our associates to turn market challenges into opportunities, by providing personalized service to match the needs of our clients", said Barnes.  Barnes feels that the current price adjustments have resulted in an opportune time to purchase property, as Cambria remains one of the most desirable coastal communities - - offering a mild climate, comfortable lifestyle, and beautiful natural surroundings of the pine forest, beaches & ocean.  Cambria's location - midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and just a 2 hour drive from the San Joaquin Valley - makes it the ideal place for those Buyers looking to invest in a second home.  Compared to other California coastal markets, such as Santa Barbara to the south, and Carmel / Monterey to the north, Cambria offers great value in today's market.

Cambria's Dramatic Beauty

December in Cambria is an amazing time - - dramatic crashing surf, crisp cool air, and the realization that this is truly one of the most beautiful places to live in California.  Located half-way between Los Angeles & San Francisco, the stunning scenic coast offers a relatively easy commute from metropolitan areas, and a quality of life that is hard to find.  Bundle up for a brisk walk along the boardwalk at Moonstone Beach, and end your adventure with a warm beverage and window-shopping along Main Street where you'll find everything from otter souvenirs  to beautiful one-of-a-kind works of arts.  If a second-home is in your New-Year's plans, the current inventory of homes for sale offers many options, priced from the $300's - - it's an opportune time to start the search for your own place in paradise!