- 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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The only zoo of the California central coast that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is the Charles Paddock Zoo. Spread over five acres, the zoo offers exhibits of red pandas, lemurs, meerkats, and a Malayan tiger.
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At Mama Can Surf, visitors can choose group or private lessons with surf instructors to learn the basics of the sport. The lessons cover everything from how to stand up on the board to how to catch a wave.
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Charles Paddock Zoo is home to hundreds of animal species, including lemurs, tortoises, flamingos, alpacas, red pandas, a Malayan tiger and the seldom-seen fossa. The 5-acre zoo also features a gift shop with refreshments.
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8981 La Linia Ave, Ste A, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Thrive Training Center offers classes for gymnastics and urban acrobatics, or parkour. The parkour classes teach visitors basic skills like free running and obstacle tricks.
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Attractions at the Atascadero Lake Park include the lake itself, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial, and the Charles Paddock Zoo. The park offers activities like biking paths, a playground, and walking trails.
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The James Dean Junction is a site that serves as a memorial for the famous actor, who passed away in a car crash. The site, which includes a plaque that discusses the famous actor, is near a restaurant that sells James Dean memorabilia.
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8038 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Dedicated to veterans, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial features a curved wall with etched names of regional heroes who gave up their lives during their service. These heroes fought in wars like World War I and the War on Terror.
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Faces of Freedom Memorial features a bronze sculpture with an American containing the faces of American heroes. The plaque is surrounded by a stone sculpture with etched names of distinguished veterans from World War I to the War on Terror.
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A short drive from the Pacific Ocean, the City of Atascadero provides for an array of water sports and outdoor activities. Known for its many wineries, visitors to the area can also enjoy wine tastings and vineyard tours.
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6905 El Camino, Colony Square, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Along with first-run Hollywood movies, the Galaxy Theatres Atascadero features special showing events of the Metropolitan Opera and classic presentations of older popular films. The cinema also shows films in 3-D when available.