- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Maria, California, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Foxen Canyon Wine Trail to Waller Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Maria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pismo Beach, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo and Los Olivos.
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17.4 Miles
The 7-acre Price Historical Park Features the ranch home of the city founder John Price. Visitors will be able to stroll around the authentic windmill to explore the implement garden, hiking trails and orchard.
17.4 Miles
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250 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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A family entertainment center, Hot Shots World Class Billiards & Restaurant features a variety of amusements, including pool tables and air hockey tables. The restaurant serves a full menu of pub favorites, including fish and chips and garlic fries.
17.4 Miles
With leagues open to all skill levels, Pismo Bowl offers visitors a bowling experience with 8 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley has a coffee shop and diner that serves hamburgers and pizza.
17.5 Miles
Showcasing diamond-shaped platforms, the Pismo Pier is one of the most photographed landmarks in Central California. It offers the ideal construction for a pleasant stroll and allows guests to soak in the spectacular views of the surrounding beaches.
17.7 Miles
A small neighborhood park, Boosinger Park features ocean views along with a turf area suitable for picnics and other recreational activities. The park also offers benches and a children's playground with swings and play structures.
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Shell Beach
CIty of Pismo Beach, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Shell Beach is a public beach that is part of the larger Pismo Beach and has opportunities for picnicking, swimming, sun tanning, and boating. The beach can also be used for running and beach walking.
19.0 Miles
Complete with dense, scenic nature, the Monarch Butterfly Grove serves as a home for thousands of monarch butterflies each year. The facility hosts several special events throughout the seasons and features numerous walking paths to make it easy to navigate throughout the area.
19.0 Miles
Situated across 11 acres on the ocean front, Dinosaur Caves Park focuses around a central dinosaur-themed children's playground area. The recreation site also has an amphitheater, wedding overlook, walking paths, and off street parking.
19.1 Miles
Margo Dodd Park is a picturesque park located on an oceanside bluff in Pismo Beach. A perfect spot for picnics and scenic walks, the beach offers premier photography opportunities of the rugged coastal terrain and surrounding wildlife.
19.5 Miles
Basic park-style facilities are provided at the Eldwayen Ocean Park. Visitors can enjoy a grassy recreation area, picnic tables, benches, stairs leading to a sandy beach, and tide pools within this ocean front park.