- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Maria, California, features the top 115 nearby activities — including 56 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Maria, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Santa Maria, CA , followed by 84 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lompoc, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Rancho Santa Margarita
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Open to the public only at weekends, the Nojoqui Falls ATV Tours offers you the opportunity to explore their ranch on the back of ATVs with plenty of pit-stops to admire the scenery and watch the wildlife.
32.7 Miles
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3270 Gilardi Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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SLOSA Rifle & Pistol Range has a shooting range and also sells targets. Entrance into the shooting range is weather-dependent.
32.8 Miles
Take a short hike through Nojoqui Falls County Park, and see the waterfalls among the forest trees. This beautiful setting is a favorite destination for families who take advantage of the picnic and playground areas and open spaces.
33.0 Miles
Valencia Peak is one of the most striking mountains in the Montana de Oro State Park with the Valencia Peak Trail being the primary method for reaching the summit. It is actually the shortest and most direct route to the top.
33.2 Miles
Islay Creek Trail is good for running or hiking. It is fairly flat, and it takes you along a canyon and a stream.
34.4 Miles
Los Osos Elfin Forest is a 90 acre nature area populated by brackish marsh, pygmy oak, chaparral, and coastal dune scrub. Visitors will find a 4/5 mile looping boardwalk, as well as a wide variety of plant and wildlife.
35.5 Miles
Beautiful Morro Bay State Park has many attractive visitor amenities, including a golf course and natural history museum. It is an excellent destination for tourists, scouting groups and school field trips.
35.7 Miles
Maintained largely by volunteers, Morro Bay National Estuary is a wilderness initiative devoted to cleaning and maintaining Morro Bay and its coastline. It is a nationally-recognized estuary devoted to ethical fishing and waste disposal.
35.7 Miles
93%
176 votes
Morro Bay State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Nestled within Morro Bay State Park, the Morrow Bay Museum of Natural History is a fascinating institution for visitors of all ages. It emphasizes the role of birds in the park's ecosystem and includes a huge heron rookery.
35.8 Miles
California's Morro Bay Golf Course offers multiple courses that challenge beginners and experienced golfers. The campus also includes a repair shop and spacious practice facilities for chipping, putting and driving.