A seaside adventure awaits, with adorable seals, charming cottages, and delicious wine.

California is a big state.

Were talking 163,696 square miles big.

Landscape with Pacific Ocean beach, Cambria, California, USA

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And itscoastline stretches for some 840 miles, making it a place of endless adventure opportunities.

Heres what you better know to plan a trip to this tiny slice of paradise.

Its a community of roughly 5,000 full-time residents.

Coastline with boardwalk at Moonstone Beach in Cambria California

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But what it lacks in population, it more than makes up for in relaxation opportunities.

Theres also a one-mile boardwalk available for those wanting to see the beach from end to end.

Check out the organizations live cam to see how many seals are there just before your visit.

Piedras Blancas

Northern Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas Rookery in Cambria, California.Brycia James/Getty Images

Come hike the miles of trails along steep ocean bluffs, through verdant grasslands, and towering forests.

Check outCutruzzola Vineyards, also located on Main Street, known for its pinot noir.

Rooms here also feature complimentary breakfast so you’ve got the option to start the day right.

The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, a 436-acre park with bluff and forest trails is viewed from one of its many vistas

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Oceanpoint Ranch

For more ocean-view rooms, check out the aptly namedOceanpoint Ranch.

How to Get to Cambria

Reaching Cambria is both easy and fun.

Though a drive down this route will take you a lot longer, the views are worth it.

Dusk in business district of Cambria, California

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