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.

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

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

Outdoors
Bluff Trail Montana De Oro
Bluff Trail, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA

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

Food & Drink
Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods
135 E Foster Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA

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

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

Food & Drink
Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe
4869 S Bradley Rd #118, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA

Shopping
Deltina Coffee Roasters
1945 Front St, Oceano, CA 93445, USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sports & Recreation
In-Shape Fitness
1318 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

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

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

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

Sports & Recreation
Lights Out Billiard Lounge
1931 S Thornburg St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA

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

Nightlife
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA

Food & Drink
Milestone Tavern
972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Sports & Recreation
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo, CA 93444, USA