Fave Five | January 7 – 17

Practice social distancing and stay connected with the Santa Maria Valley #SantaMariaStyle! Every week, we’ll provide you with ways to enjoy the Santa Maria Valley by bringing the fun and the flavors to the comfort of your own home.


Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: Chlorophyll Art

Do you know why plants are green? Find out in Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center’s chlorophyll art activity, where you use the chlorophyll from plants to make a painting! To learn more about this activity, click the link below!

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Enjoy The Outdoors At Los Flores Ranch Park

City of Santa Maria’s Los Flores Ranch Park Recreational Open Space is currently still open. Enjoy a mix of environmental education, land preservation and recreation, with about eight miles of hiking/equest-rian/mountain biking trails!

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Visit The Oso Flaco Lake Trail

Oso Flaco Lake Trail is an easy, 1.7-mile, famous out and back trail located in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. This trail features a lake and is good for all skill levels and perfect for families. The trail offers the perfect spot for bike rides, bird watching, or a peaceful walk. Also, the route that leads to the overlook is wheelchair accessible.

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City Of Santa Maria Public Library: Online Story Time Live

Join the City Of Santa Maria Public Library for a special live story time for families on January 13th at 4:00 pm! There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy! Registration is required for a Zoom link to the program.

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Wine & Design: Adventure Awaits!

Welcome back into Wine & Design’s Adult Studio! The studio capacities have been greatly reduced to accommodate social distancing policies and the Adult Studio and restroom have been thoroughly disinfected before your arrival! This class takes place on January 13th at 6:30 pm, and will walk you through how to create the painting “Adventure Awaits!”

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