Contact Information Visit Website 6999 W Main Guadalupe CA Share Categories Beaches Family Activities Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor View On Map The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes are the second-largest stretch of dunes in California and the largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth. From Pismo Beach to Point Sal, the dunes span 22,000 acres across 18 miles on California’s Central Coast. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> This National Wildlife Refuge boasts dunes as tall as 500 feet, miles of beach, freshwater lakes, and native flora and fauna. These dunes also encompass local favorite natural areas, including the Rancho-Guadalupe Dunes Preserve, Oceano Dunes SVRA, and Oso Flaco Lake area. The stunning scenery of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes has played host to movie classics like The Ten Commandments (1923) and modern films like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Sideways, and Hidalgo. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes offer guests plenty of options for hiking, fishing, birdwatching, nature photography and much more. The coastal access point in Guadalupe at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve is just 12 minutes away from Santa Maria. You can get more information and plan your visit to the dunes from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
Bell's Bell’s is a French-inspired Bistro in Los Alamos, California. Formerly Bell Street Farm, Bell’s is owned and operated by Daisy and Greg Ryan, both of whom worked at iconic New York City restaurant Per Se. Bell’s serves salads, sandwiches, homemade pasta and much more.
Nite Creamery Nite Creamery offers a unique take on dessert. There are no freezers in this ice cream parlor. Instead, all ice creams are made fresh with liquid nitrogen to create a smoother scoop or cone. Nite Creamery has a variety of flavors, with new added seasonally. Nite Creamery also makes fresh waffle cones, which make all […]
Rockin' Jump Rockin’ Jump is Santa Maria’s new indoor trampoline park and offers something for everyone. In addition to our free-jump trampoline arena, our attractions include a dodge-ball court, two basketball slam dunk lanes, a two lane stunt-bag jump area, a four lane rock climbing/cargo net wall, X-Beam jousting and a cafe’. We have three private party rooms and are an […]
Paradise via Point Sal Trail This popular, hard, 10-mile backpacking trail takes hikers to Point Sal beach. It’s an out and back trail also near Casmalia. This trail features beautiful wild flowers and views of the ocean, Sea Lion Rock and cliffside views. Dogs are also able to use this trail but be aware that this trail is long.
April 24 Vino et Amicis: Wine Tasting - Brick Barn Wine Estate Join Vino et Amicis for a wine tasting event on Saturday, April 24th. Vino et Amicis will be hosting Brick Barn’s Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi, and will be pouring tasting flights from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm!
May 01 Costa de Oro: Saturday Trivia Costa de Oro will be hosting a trivia afternoon on Saturday, May 1st! Trivia is 30 questions, and the top two teams get prizes. Make sure to make your reservations ahead of time!
May 01 Old Orcutt's First Friday Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
June 01 Old Orcutt's First Friday Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.