- 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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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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Wine Decadence is a combination of wine store/cellar and tasting room. The store offers frequent special event tastings, along with classes in a number of different varietals drawn from wine makers around the world.
38.6 Miles
Frolicking Frog Cellars is a winery that produces 10 different types of wine and has a tasting room. The winery was founded in 2003 and produces 450 cases per season.
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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.
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El Camino Real & East Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
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A privately owned ice facility also known as Blades on Ice, the Atascadero Outdoor Ice Rink hosts public skating hours as well as skating lessons, hockey leagues, and a variety of other special events.
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The Sunken Gardens, inspired by a similar design at the 1904 World's Fair, was modernized in 2005 with scenic walkways that lead to the central fountain. Visitors can enjoy the beautifully manicured landscape and peaceful setting.
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At Atascadero Historical Museum, visitors can learn about the region's history, from the early settlers up til the present day. The museum features a variety of vintage photographs depicting resident life from the 20th century.
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The three-mile Morro Strand State Beach in Morro Bay, California is a beautiful and popular beach. Visitors enjoy flying kites, collecting shells, splashing in the surf, jogging, hiking and picnicking.