Monarch Butterfly Grove

At North Beach located off of Highway 1 in nearby Pismo Beach is in high season from November through February and highlights the millions of monarch butterflies that make their way to this area each year. Just 20 minutes from the heart of Santa Maria, this is an attraction that nature-lovers will want to enjoy.

Nearby Attractions

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville Revue

Located in nearby Oceano, The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville Revue is renowned for its sawdust-covered floors, cabaret tables, and actors from across the country, served up alongside pub fare from the in-house restaurant.

Santa Maria Country Club

The Santa Maria Country Club private golf course winds its way over 120 acres of magnificently landscaped grounds. The many stately Monterey pines, Cypress treats, ornamental plants, waterfalls, and lakes add to the challenge and scenic beauty of the course, which holds numerous statewide competitions throughout the year. Santa Maria Country Club is one of […]

Gina’s Piece of Cake

Offering everything from cookies to eclairs to custom-designed cakes for any occasion, Gina’s offers one-of-a-kind baked goods. Conveniently located right in the mall at the center of Santa Maria, guests can stop by to pick up a quick bite while they peruse the shops.

Martian Ranch & Vineyard

Martian Ranch & Vineyard is an eclectic grower of grape varietals both esoteric and otherwise. They are a young, biodynamically-farmed vineyard on Alisos Canyon Road in Los Alamos where they take farming much more seriously than they do themselves. Varietals Grown include: Albarino, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Gamay Noir, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and […]

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Featured Events

March 14

Great American Melodrama - Unnecessary Farce

March 14 – April 28 Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor meets with his female accountant. In the next room, two cops wait to catch the meeting on video. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s taken the money, and who’s hired the Scottish […]

March 29

Santa Maria Downtown Fridays

This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Cook Street, all the way to September 27th, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. There will be live music from local bands, rows of food vendors, […]

April 10

Naughty Oak: Trivia Night

Test your knowledge on a plethora of subjects, from History to Literature, SpaceX to Pop Culture, Sports to Music. Lidos will be out front for Philly Cheese Steaks and other great eats! Gather your friends, start a team and come on out for trivia night! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Pitchers are 15% […]

April 12

Naughty Oak: Different Strings and Valle Fresh Tacos

Different Strings is back and playing from 7 to 10. Valle Fresh always brings the best Tacos! Come eat from 5:30 to 8:30.

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