Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA

Places to go in Santa Maria

54 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Food & Drink

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

1415 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

Blast 825 Brewery

Nightlife

Blast 825 Brewery

Gourmet bar food & craft beers, some brewed on site, served in a pub adorned with Irish art.

241 S Broadway, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA

Bluff Trail Montana De Oro

Outdoors

Bluff Trail Montana De Oro

Bluff Trail, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA

Boomers Santa Maria

Family

Boomers Santa Maria

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

2250 Preisker Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA

Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods

Food & Drink

Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods

135 E Foster Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA

Chumash Casino Resort

Nightlife

Chumash Casino Resort

Bustling hotel featuring upscale rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi, plus a spa, a pool & a hot tub.

3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA

Cool Hand Luke's

Food & Drink

Cool Hand Luke's

Local chophouse chain with an Old West saloon vibe & a menu of steaks, seafood & ribs.

1321 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe

Food & Drink

Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe

4869 S Bradley Rd #118, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA

Deltina Coffee Roasters

Shopping

Deltina Coffee Roasters

1945 Front St, Oceano, CA 93445, USA

Dutch Bros Coffee

Food & Drink

Dutch Bros Coffee

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

1760 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

El Moro Elfin Forest

Outdoors

El Moro Elfin Forest

90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk.

North end of 11th through Handicap access at, 16th St, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA

Fremont Theater

Arts & Culture

Fremont Theater

Built in 1942, this Streamline Moderne theater, designed by S. Charles Lee, screens first-run films.

1035 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

Gaviota State Park

Outdoors

Gaviota State Park

Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing.

1595 US-101, Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar

Nightlife

Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar

Neighborhood watering hole with a folksy feel, several pool tables, live music & a cozy dance floor.

690 Cypress St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA

Hitching Post

Food & Drink

Hitching Post

Oak-grilled meats, a few unique dishes & distinctive house wines served in Western-style digs.

3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia, CA 93429, USA

In-Shape Fitness

Sports & Recreation

In-Shape Fitness

1318 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Nightlife

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Upscale hotel offering a restaurant & a gym, plus a rooftop bar & outdoor pool with ocean views.

601 Cypress St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA

Jocko's

Food & Drink

Jocko's

Longtime, laid-back steakhouse known for its generous portions of oak-grilled meats.

125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444, USA

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Outdoors

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.

Johnson Ranch Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Lights Out Billiard Lounge

Sports & Recreation

Lights Out Billiard Lounge

1931 S Thornburg St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA

Margarita Adventures

Family

Margarita Adventures

22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, USA

Maverick Saloon

Nightlife

Maverick Saloon

3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA

Milestone Tavern

Food & Drink

Milestone Tavern

972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

1606 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo, CA 93444, USA