
Land with Home for Sale in Cambria, California
9190 Arroyo del Mar, Cambria, CA 93428
Rancho Santa Rosa offers 306± acres of usable Central Coast land with the rare advantage of seven legal parcels—creating immediate flexibility for development, expansion, or long-term investment. Set in the rolling hills just outside Cambria, this is a property designed for those who want to build something meaningful, whether a legacy ranch, private compound, or income-producing agricultural operation.
The existing improvements include two modest residences, providing a functional starting point while leaving significant room to design and construct a custom ranch estate or multi-structure compound. With multiple potential building sites and expansive views, the property invites a thoughtful, large-scale vision.
A key highlight is the presence of hundreds of mature bay leaf trees—an uncommon and valuable natural asset. This creates a clear opportunity for a specialty agricultural venture, from harvesting and packaging culinary bay leaves to developing value-added products such as oils or branded goods. Combined with the property’s history as a cattle ranch, the land is well-suited for a range of agricultural uses, offering both lifestyle appeal and income potential.
Natural water resources, including an artesian well and a domestic well, support both residential use and agricultural expansion—an essential foundation for long-term usability.
Beyond its productivity, Rancho Santa Rosa delivers a compelling setting: rolling terrain, mature trees, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife, all contributing to a sense of privacy and scale. Located just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, it strikes a rare balance between accessibility and seclusion.
Rancho Santa Rosa is a versatile Central Coast holding—offering the space, resources, and underlying value to create a ranch that performs as both a lifestyle asset and a long-term investment.
Location
- Street address
- 9190 Arroyo del Mar
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Community
- Cambria Rural(390)
- School district
- Coast Unified
- Elevation
- 1,045 feet
Directions
Highway 46 W (Green Valley Rd) to Arroyo Del Mar. Ranch entrance is just off Highway 46 W.
Property details
- Acreage
- 306.11 acres
- MLS #
- MRMLS SC26048360
- Posted
Parcels
- 014192023
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Unit Count
- 2
Lot
- View
- Hills, Mountain, Ocean, Panorama, Valley, Water
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- Features
- Agricultural, Horse Property Unimproved, Irregular Lot, Pasture, Ranch, Rural Community Features Included, Secluded, Treed Lot, Value in Land
Structure
- Stories
- 1
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | New listing | $2,750,000 | — | MRMLS |






























