Built of lumber shipped from San Francisco 1867-1875. Capt. Cass, an Englishman, came to California in 1849, settling in Cayucos in 1867 he built the wharf & warehouse in 1875. He was responsible for the early growth of Cayucos. He is recognized & honored as it’s first citizen.

Source: Historical marker in front of the house erected in 1967 by the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society.

When we photographed the Cass House in 2018, it was operating as an inn, grill and bakery.