"Hearst Castle, the house William Randolph Hearst had California arts&crafts period architect Julia Morgan design for his lover Marion Davies, is right near Cambria (just north of where I was just talking about)...it's a tourist Mecca, and definitely non-folkie. Do your research; I think you may have to reserve a tour time in advance."

This is not quite true - two mudcatters (us) live in Cambria! We're less than a mile from Highway One. This highway, from Carmel to Cambria, is probably the most scenic drive in the U. S. so don't miss it. Give it three hours to make the 100 miles.

Hearst Castle is definitely worth a visit but do make reservations on line. Another very nice tour is Piedras Blancas Light Station, a few miles north of the castle. No reservations here. Just show up at the abandoned motel about a mile and a half north of the station any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday by 9:45 AM. If you show up on Thursday we will be your tour guides if you ask for us. Allow 3 hours total.

Have a great time.

Bev and Jerry