Friday, May 1, 2026
After returning from work, Inna and I quickly packed and set out on our long drive to Cambria, CA (on California's central coast). We had planned to visit Hearst Castle and enjoy the area for the weekend.
Our route was mostly on US-101, and there was heavy traffic. We arrived a bit later than we expected, at around 19:40. The 180-mile drive took us 3.5 hours and used up 70% of our Tesla's battery (we were down to 21 %).
On arrival, we rushed to take photos of the glorious sunset. We made it just in time!
After checking into room #219 at the Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach, we drove to downtown Cambria for dinner. Inna wasn't sure she had made a reservation at Linn's Restaurant, but we decided to try anyway. After parking nearby, we walked in and found ourselves behind a very long line of diners waiting to be seated. We decided that this was going to take too long and looked for alternatives. Nearby, the Brydge restaurant had availability, so we booked a table for 20:15 and walked over there.
After sitting down at Brydge, we ordered the following items for dinner:
- Small Dishes: Olive Oil Potatoes, Roasted Mushrooms
- Drinks: Apple Cider
- Boris: Proper Burger with salad
- Inna: Proper Burger on a lettuce wrap with salad
The salads were amazing, as were the Proper Burgers, olive oil potatoes, and roasted mushrooms. We really didn't expect this level of quality. Our waitress was excellent, and we really enjoyed our dinner (and first day in Cambria).
I needed to charge my Tesla and found a destination charger at the nearby Sea Otter Inn. Luckily, it was not being used, so I charged my Tesla Model Y until morning (from 20% to 95%). The closest Tesla Supercharger was in Morro Bay (20 miles away).
We met up with our friends, who were also staying at Fireside Inn. Inna went out for a stroll around the beach, while I practiced on my Sonicake travel guitar. I decided to practice songs and chords in Hal Leonard's Book 1 for Guitar.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
In the morning, I re-parked the fully charged Tesla Model Y at Fireside Inn. At 09:00, we decided to drive to downtown Cambria for breakfast.
We decided to try breakfast at Linn's Restaurant. After being seated on the second floor, we ordered the following items. We loved the hanging racing bicycle decor of the restaurant. We also met and talked to the restaurant's owner briefly - he was an avid bicycle racer.
- Drinks: 2 x Coffee
- Inna: Moonstone Beach Omelette (3 egg omelet with shrimp, scallops, dungeoness crab)
- Boris: Breakfast Quiche with Salmon-Artichoke Mozzarella
As it was getting past lunch time, we decided to return to Cambria. We returned to Linn's Restaurant and ordered the following items:
- Drinks: Brooks Hard Apple Cider
- Inna: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato-Basil Bisque Soup
- Boris: Seafood Pot Pie
- Dessert: Bread Pudding with Olalliaberry Preserves
After lunch, we strolled through some nearby stores and then stopped by the Cambria Coffee Company for a couple of cappuccinos with a small portion of Monkey bread. We drove back to our Fireside Inn and hiked around the area, walking along the Moonstone Beach Wooden Deck.
I saw a surfer on the beach, all by himself. He was having an excellent time surfing, but I was a bit upset with myself for not bringing my inflatable Honu Surf SUP. I could have had a fun time surfing these fun rollers.
After we hiked a round for a bit, we returned to Fireside Inn and then drove for dinner at Robin's Restaurant. Inna had made reservations for 20:15, but we had to wait a while to get seated and to finally order our entrees. We ordered the following items:
- Soup: Salmon Bisque
- Salad: Spring Salad
- Entree: Skuna Bay Salmon
- Dessert: Pistachio Chocolate Tart
The Salmon Bisque soup was delicious, and the Spring Salad was also tasty. The Salmon was well prepared. It was a lighter dinner, which was perfect for us.
After returning to Fireside Inn, I charged the Tesla Model Y and a few more percent (from 80% to 95%) to prepare for our long return drive home.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
In the morning, we woke up a bit late and tired, then packed our bags. We loaded our car and met our friends, prepared to depart. However, there was no one manning the Fireside Inn's reception desk. We waited for 10 minutes and called. Eventually, we decided to leave our key and depart.
We returned to Linn's Restaurant for our morning breakfast, ordering the following items.
- Inna: Breakfast Quiche with Salmon-Artichoke
- Boris: Chevre Omelette
- Coffee
After breakfast, we decided to hike the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail.
We spent over two hours hiking the trail and enjoying the beautiful ocean (and forest views). We encountered many dog walkers and families on the trail.
We saw a deer and a wild turkey on the trail.
After hiking, we returned to Cambria for lunch, stopping again at Linn's Restaurant (for the 4th and final time). We ordered the following items:
- Boris: Asian Salad with Seared Ahi
- Inna: Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato-Basil Bisque Soup
- Dessert: Olalliaberry Bread Pudding Almondine
The Asian Salad was fantastic, as was the Olalliaberry Bread Pudding.
After lunch, Inna browsed a few of the local stores, and then we stopped by for cappuccinos at the Cambria Coffee Company, before starting our long 3-hour drive home.
On the way home, we had to top up our Tesla (to 70%), so that we could finish our trip with a safety margin.
Links
- Fireside Inn
- Sea Otter Inn.
- Brydge Restaurant
- Linn's Restaurant
- Cambria Coffee Company
- Hearst Castle
- Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail
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