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 a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

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Five City's Coast Walk

This is a moderate, 8.2-mile out and back trail located near Oceano Beach and features a river and stunning views of the nearby beach. The trail is a combination of multiple smaller trails and two board walks. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use […]

La Purisima Mission Historic State Park

Perhaps the crown jewel of the region’s historic structures is La Purisima Mission Historic State Park, the most fully restored of the three completely preserved missions within the California State Park system. Also boasting the most authentic looking setting of all the missions, La Purisima takes visitors back to its 1820 heyday and features livestock […]

Runway

For three generations the Maldonado family farmed vegetables and strawberries and in 2008, planted a vineyard to cultivate quality grapes and wines. At harvest, Runway Vineyards selects only the most ideal clusters solely by hand. Their philosophy is to handle the fruit as gently as possible. In the glass, the wines are structured, full-bodied and […]

Santa Maria Natural History Museum

Get up close with native animal, plant, and geology exhibits at Santa Maria’s Natural History Museum. Here, individuals and children of all ages interact with rock and fossil exhibits, native bird displays, and a genuine bat room.

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Featured Events

January 01

2019 Santa Maria Valley Craft Cocktail Contest

The 2019 Craft Cocktail Contest is the very first ever Santa Maria Valley cocktail contest. Each craft cocktail entered will represent the culture of each bar and restaurant and the culture of Santa Maria Valley. Every element will be handmade or tailored specifically to represent the heart and soul of each establishment. People’s choice, will be decided […]

January 16

Santa Maria Valley Restaurant Week 2019

The Santa Maria Valley is starting 2019 with #SantaMariaStyle, chock-full of participation from local and loved restaurants, wineries and breweries for restaurant week 2019. Each participating outlet will be offering a special for $20.19, everything from wine pairings to tastings and special menu items. This experience, which takes place January 16-27, is part of California Restaurant […]

January 17

Karaoke Night With Wacky DJ Ree-Car-d'oh

Wacky DJ Ree-Car-D’oh hosts weekly Karaoke and Zany antics at Blast 825 Brewery each and every Thursday Night in Old Orcutt! Come down and sing your heart out! Large Screens, Lights, Sound! Full Bar with $5 Thursday Margarita ALL NIGHT LONG (starting at 6pm).

January 18

Presqu'ile Third Fridays Live: Complicated Animals

Friday, January 18, 2019 4:30pm to 7:00pm Complimentary Event Featured Pairing: Feijoada Complicated Animals is the Los Angeles based Indie duo of Monica da Silva and Chad Alger. Their 6-song EP “In This Game” (2015), was written and recorded in a cabin in the woods in Michigan. “In This Game” received rave reviews from blogs […]

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