- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Santa Maria, California, including 36 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pismo Beach, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo and Los Olivos.
- From Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum to Rancho Bowl, the Santa Maria area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Located on California's Central Coast is the city of Santa Maria. Known for its wineries and exceptional BBQ cuisine, the city is a popular tourism destination as well as being the most populated city in Santa Barbara County with over 100,000 residents. The city is also one of the most frequently used cities in the state for major motion picture filming, including films such as Sideways and The Rocketeer.
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Clients of Central Coast Outdoors explore Morro Bay on exciting, adventurous tours. The company specializes in cycling tours, kayaking excursions, wine country trips and chartered expeditions for families and small groups.
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A city park and sports complex, Paloma Creek Park is home to a number of youth sports leagues. The park has lighted baseball and softball fields, as well as a playground with various play structures.
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Nicknamed 'Pirate's Park,' Tidelands Park is a city park featuring a pirate themed playground for children. The park offers several open areas as well as picnic areas - and is reputed as being clean and well maintained.
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One of the few locations to offer horseback riding on the Central Coast, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch has rides lasting anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours. Not truly a dude ranch though; the operation is run out of a motel.
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Named for its location in Morro Bay, Morro Rock is one of the volcanic hills known as the Nine Sisters. It is a major habitat for rare sea birds, including endangered peregrine falcons. Visitors may approach the Rock in boats but may not disembark for fear of disturbing the wildlife.
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Stand up paddle board rentals are offered by Central Coast Stand Up Paddling which is located directly on the water of Morro Bay. Tours of the area waterways, stand up paddle board lessons, and sales are available as well.
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The Heron and Cormorant Rookery is a bird watching destination that is the home of a great deal of bird activity during the months of April and May. Visitors of the site should be aware of the associated smells and bird droppings.
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Kayak Horizons Tours offers guided tours throughout 15 miles of protected and scenic waters. Visitors can tour in kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, and tours include sightings of diverse and abundant wildlife.
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Private sail boat tours are given by Red Anchor Charters. The company uses a lovely 32-foot sailboat housed in Morro Bay for hourly, half-day, or full-day charters that can accommodate six guests.
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Morro Bay Skateboard Museum houses some great memorabilia and vintage skateboards to showcase the history of skateboarding. Some boards date as far back as 1930's. Other items on display include the boards of Stephen Pizzo, Dennis Allgeier and more.