ADDRESS

5455 Windsor Blvd.
Cambria, CA, 93428

HOURS

Open Year Round

CONTACT

(805) 395-2595
Shamel Community Park

AMENITIES

Picnic Facilities, Restrooms, Trails, Wheelchair Accessible

Shamel Community Park is a six-acre San Luis Obispo County Park with beach access and a beautiful ocean view. Leffingwell Landing Trail, Moonstone Beach, and all along the gorgeous ocean bluffs are the perfect places to watch whales and wildlife. The California Gray Whale migration south occurs in late December through February and migration north starts in early spring through March and April.

The park also has a playing field, swimming pool (open seasonally), barbecues, picnic tables and a children’s play area. To reach the park, take Highway 1 to Windsor Blvd, turn west on Windsor Blvd and follow straight to park. The park is located where Windsor curves to the left.

WHICH ANIMALS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE

STEWARDSHIP TRAVEL ACTIVITIES

A Stewardship activity provides an opportunity for visitors to connect, learn about and preserve the natural beauty of Cambria.

Examples of Stewardship Activities in Cambria:

  • Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Cambria
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Docent Nature Walk
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Invasive Plant
  • Restoration\Self-Guided Tour of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
  • Cambria Beach Clean-up
  • Covell Clydesdale Ranch & History of the Ranchlands

MAP AND DIRECTIONS

VIEWING GUIDE

View our guide on how to watch marine animals from shore.

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