80 N. Ocean Ave., Size 20' x 12', "Delivery at the Cottage Hotel", John Meng, 1993.

There are many Murals located in Cayucos and other communities throughout the area. Inside the Cayucos Tavern at 180 N. Ocean Ave. are reproductions of 13 Famous Western Paintings by artist Grady Houser, 1980's. Supported by the Cayucos Mural Society (805) 995-3539.

Captain James Cass left his New England home, sailed around the Horn and settled in Cayucos in 1867 on 320 acres of the original Rancho Moro Y Cayucos Spanish Land Grant of 8,845 acres. He realized the future possibilities of the excellent location as a shipping port of cheese, hides, beef and fresh water. He and his partner, Captain Ingals, built the pier, a store and a warehouse. It was known as Cass' Landing. Captain Cass' home still stands at the north end of town.

C.H. Phillips, well known real estate promoter, subdivided another section of the land grant into town lots and Cayucos was born. The surrounding land and rich soil was found to be perfect for fruit, dairying, berries, farming, alfalfa and beans. Cayucos prospered, also buoyed by fruitful harvests of fish and abalone, around Cass' landing.

The land grant was subdivided into town lots and Cayucos was born.

Cayucos took its name from the original rancho land grant which means kayak or canoe; a small fishing boat such as used by the Aleuts in hunting sea otters along the coast.

The pier still exists, and the warehouse has become a community center that is available for public and private parties and functions. It also houses the Cayucos Art Society Gallery.