Santa Maria · Santa Barbara County, CA
Cheap things to do in Santa Maria
Scout analyzed 54 Santa Maria places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
54
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe
Food & Drink
The 'A' Street Cafe
Food & Drink
South Side Coffee Co
Food & Drink
Swiss Restaurant
Venerable restaurant & bar offering prime rib, steaks, poultry & seafood cooked in a red-oak pit.
Food & Drink
Hitching Post
Oak-grilled meats, a few unique dishes & distinctive house wines served in Western-style digs.
Food & Drink
Shaw's Steakhouse
Old-school chophouse with an open kitchen serving BBQ, steak & seafood, plus cocktails.
Food & Drink
Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods
Outdoors
Pismo Preserve
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
Outdoors
Preisker Park
The town's largest park with an open field, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course & 2 playgrounds.
Outdoors
Montaña de Oro State Park
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring.
Outdoors
Bluff Trail Montana De Oro
Outdoors
Orcutt Trails
Outdoors
Waller Park
Straightforward county park offering disc golf, picnic areas, playgrounds & sports courts & fields.
Shopping
Deltina Coffee Roasters
Outdoors
Nojoqui Falls Park
An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet.
Los Osos
El Moro Elfin Forest
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk.
Arts & Culture
Santa Maria Fairpark
Outdoors
Johnson Ranch Open Space
Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.
Food & Drink
Dutch Bros Coffee
Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Nightlife
Blast 825 Brewery
Gourmet bar food & craft beers, some brewed on site, served in a pub adorned with Irish art.
Outdoors
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Food & Drink
Nick The Greek
Food & Drink
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Family
Boomers Santa Maria
National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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