Guidebook for Santa Maria
Sightseeing
Solvang
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadAlways something fun to visit and tour.
Santa Barbara
Great city to walk down State St and eat on the wharf.
Hike one of the 7 Sisters that end as Morro Bay rock. Then consider a seafood lunch/dinner in Morro Bay and a sunset.
90 locals recommend
Bishop Peak
Hike one of the 7 Sisters that end as Morro Bay rock. Then consider a seafood lunch/dinner in Morro Bay and a sunset.
Avila Beach
Parks & Nature
Pismo Beach
Nice little lake for renting a boat or taking a picnic lunch. Swimming too.
39 locals recommend
Lopez Lake
Lopez DriveNice little lake for renting a boat or taking a picnic lunch. Swimming too.
Entertainment & Activities
Thursday night is Farmers market. It happens every week and is nice way to walk down town SLO and eat on the street. Starts at 6pm.
181 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo
Thursday night is Farmers market. It happens every week and is nice way to walk down town SLO and eat on the street. Starts at 6pm.
Food Scene
Rancho Nipomo BBQ
108 Cuyama LnWatch the game, eat or enjoy live music at night.
Casa Mañana Mexican Restaurant Santa Maria
1640 S BroadwaySwiss Restaurant and Bar
516 N BroadwayArts & Culture
Our local theater conservatory. Tickets available for shows in Santa Maria or Solvang outdoor theater in the summer.
13 locals recommend
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
800 S College DrOur local theater conservatory. Tickets available for shows in Santa Maria or Solvang outdoor theater in the summer.
Shopping
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrGetting Around
Santa Maria
We have a lot of incredible wineries locally and North or South of Santa Maria.