Cambria Scarecrow Festival 2026 | Cambria Vacation Rentals
Cambria Scarecrow Festival 2026: A Fall Getaway Worth Staying For
Whimsical scarecrows, coastal walks, and cozy evenings by the fire—October is a lovely time to escape to Cambria, California. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend or a family vacation, the Cambria Scarecrow Festival gives you another reason to slow down and enjoy California’s Central Coast.
Make it more than a day trip with a stay at one of Coast and Vine Vacations’ two Cambria vacation rentals, each with inviting outdoor spaces, cabin charm, and EV charging.
When Is the Cambria Scarecrow Festival?
The Cambria Scarecrow Festival runs October 1–31, 2026, with creative displays throughout Cambria’s East and West Villages, along Moonstone Drive, and in nearby San Simeon. Viewing the scarecrows is free. Visit the official festival website for details and the October location map.
Explore at your own pace, snap photos of your favorite characters, and stop along the way to browse village shops or enjoy a meal. It’s an easy, playful addition to an October vacation in Cambria.
Turn Your Festival Visit Into a Coastal Escape
Build your getaway around simple pleasures: a morning discovering scarecrows, an afternoon stroll along Moonstone Beach, and time exploring Cambria’s local shops.
For a relaxed two-night visit, spend your arrival afternoon exploring the village. The next day, enjoy more festival displays and a coastal walk before returning to your vacation home for dinner and a quiet evening.
Stay at Coastal Retreat: Forest Views and Room to Gather
Looking for a Cambria cabin rental with king beds and EV charging? Our Coastal Retreat vacation home pairs Big Sur–inspired cabin character with a peaceful woodland setting overlooking Fern Canyon.
Vaulted ceilings and large windows bring the forest into view, while a wood-burning fireplace creates an inviting place to gather after a day exploring Cambria.
Highlights include:
Two king beds, with additional sleeping options in the upstairs loft family suite and living room.
Two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.
Three decks, including outdoor dining, a gas grill, and a fire pit.
Air conditioning and Level 2 EV charging.
A location about a mile from Cambria’s East and West Villages and a short drive from Moonstone Beach.
View Coastal Retreat photos and check availability.
Unwind at Coastal Cabin: Mountain Views and Cozy Evenings
For a Cambria vacation rental with a fire pit, our Coastal Cabin offers forest surroundings and views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, with the ocean approximately one mile away.
Start your day with coffee on the deck, head out for scarecrow spotting, and return for a relaxed dinner or an evening beside the wood-burning stove.
Highlights include:
Two bedrooms with a king bed and a queen bed.
One bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
Expansive decks, outdoor dining, a gas grill, and a fire pit.
Complimentary Level 2 EV charging.
Board games, children’s books and toys, and a dedicated workspace.
Explore Coastal Cabin and choose your dates.
Book Your Cambria Fall Getaway
The best part of a festival visit might be having time to linger. Stay another morning, discover another favorite shop, and enjoy an evening back at your own coastal retreat.
Planning your October trip? Check availability at Coastal Retreat or Coastal Cabin and book your Cambria getaway with Coast and Vine Vacations.