- 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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Between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara, CA
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Arroyo Hondo Preserve is small but packed with wildlife. Walk through to witness a diversity of plant life and beautiful views.
36.0 Miles
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.
36.3 Miles
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.
36.6 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.
36.8 Miles
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.