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.
Outdoors
Montaña de Oro State Park
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring.
3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA
Food & Drink
Nick The Greek
479 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Outdoors
Nojoqui Falls Park
An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet.
3250 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Outdoors
Orcutt Trails
5800 S Bradley Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455, USA
Shopping
Paradise Records and Trading Post (Orcutt)
4869 S Bradley Rd #127, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
Arts & Culture
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
800 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Outdoors
Pismo Preserve
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
80 Mattie Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA
Outdoors
Preisker Park
The town's largest park with an open field, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course & 2 playgrounds.
330 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA
Food & Drink
Presqu'ile Winery
Modern estate surrounded by acres of trim vineyards, offering tastings & picnics on the grounds.
5391 Presquile Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
Sports & Recreation
Rancho Bowl
128 E Donovan Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Outdoors
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking.
6999 W Main St, Guadalupe, CA 93434, USA
Food & Drink
Rod & Hammer Rock
855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Outdoors
Rotary Centennial Park and Robin Ventura Tee Ball Field
Popular park with play equipment, athletic fields, picnic tables & exercise stations along a path.
2625 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
Arts & Culture
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S Thornburg St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA
Shopping
Santa Maria Town Center
371 Town Center E, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Food & Drink
Shaw's Steakhouse
Old-school chophouse with an open kitchen serving BBQ, steak & seafood, plus cocktails.
714 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
142 Town Center E Ste g-58, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Wellness
Sol Spa
877 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Food & Drink
South Side Coffee Co
105 S H St, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
1419 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
530 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Outdoors
Sunny Fields Park
Recreation area with a unique themed wooden playground, water mister & BBQ pit with a rotating spit.
Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Food & Drink
Swiss Restaurant
Venerable restaurant & bar offering prime rib, steaks, poultry & seafood cooked in a red-oak pit.
516 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Food & Drink
The 'A' Street Cafe
2445 A St, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA