NOW REOPENING – CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA
Estate wines from the Margarita Vineyard, poured steps from Moonstone Beach. Ancient Peaks’ coastal tasting room at the Pelican Inn & Suites – now reopening May 1, 2026.
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LOCATION
Pelican Inn & Suites
6316 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA
HOURS
Friday – Saturday, 3 PM – 7 PM
Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM
Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome!
TASTINGS
$20 per person | Complimentary for Ancient Peaks Wine Club Members & Pelican Guests
AP BY THE SEA, A COASTAL CHAPTER
Steps from Moonstone Beach, AP by the Sea is located inside the Pelican Inn & Suites on Cambria’s famous Moonstone Beach Drive. The perfect stop on any Central Coast getaway, with Hearst Castle, Elephant Seal Rookery, and Paso Robles wine country all within easy reach.
After a debut at the end of the last year, AP by the Sea is reopening its doors on Moonstone Beach Drive – bringing the wines of Ancient Peaks’ estate Margarita Vineyard to the coast. Nestled within the Pelican Inn & Suites, our Cambria tasting room offers casual coastal atmosphere and a curated selection of Ancient Peaks estate wines, including limited-release Pearl Collection rarely found outside of the Santa Margarita tasting room.
GROWN 14 MILES FROM THE OCEAN
Ancient Peaks’ Margarita Vineyard sits at the southernmost edge of the Paso Robles American Viticulture Area (AVA), uniquely shaped by Pacific breezes and limestone-rich soils. AP by the Sea brings these estate wines home to the coast.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON | SAUVIGNON BLANC | ZINFANDEL | SYRAH | OYSTER RIDGE | CHARDONNAY
CAMBRIA & THE CENTRAL COAST
Moonstone Beach: Walk the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk directly outside the Pelican Inn & Suites. Known for its scenic bluffs.
Hearst Castle: The legendary hilltop estate of William Randolph Hearst sits just 20 minutes up Highway 1 – a magnificent place to visit.
Elephant Seal Rookery: One of the world’s largest elephant seal colonies inhabit the beach at Piedras Blancas, just 15 minutes north of AP by the Sea.
Paso Robles Wine Country: Head east on Highway 46 to explore the many fantastic wineries of the Paso Robles AVA.
Stay at the Pelican: The Pelican Inn & Suites features oceanfront rooms with in-room fireplaces and stunning views of the ocean – right where AP by the Sea is located.
Santa Margarita Ranch: Visit the full Ancient Peaks experience – vineyard tours, ziplining, horseback riding, and more on the historic 14,000 acre Santa Margarita Ranch.
JOIN THE ANCIENT PEAKS FAMILY
Club Members enjoy complimentary tastings at both our Santa Margarita Winery & Café and AP by the Sea, plus member pricing on all wines, concierge services, exclusive events, and more!