Paul Nelson Aquatic Center

Offering an Olympic-size competition pool as well as a recreational pool with a fan-shaped zero-depth entryway, Paul Nelson Aquatic Center offers something for everybody, including a waterslide for children and adults.

Nearby Attractions

Vandenberg Air Force Base

Vandenberg Air Force Base offers monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center on the third Tuesday of each month—pulling together the history of Space Launch Complex-1o and the all west-coast launch programs as it tells the story of the critical role Vandenberg plays in launching commercial, national security and scientific polar-orbiting satellites.

Historic Santa Maria Inn Olde English Tap Room

Restored to its original friendly atmosphere, the Olde English Tap Room is a quiet spot to sip your favorite drink by the warm glow of an inviting fire inside the Historic Santa Maria Inn. Savor a variety of local craft beers on tap in this cozy European atmosphere. Enjoy live music or DJs every Friday […]

Pacific Flyway

The Santa Maria Valley is located in the heart of the Pacific Flyway, the path that migrating birds follow along the Pacific coastline of the United States and Mexico.

Vintage Veranda

The Vintage Veranda is a 16,000 square-foot space featuring 25 unique dealers of antiques, vintage, art, and objects of good-design. Strolling the aisles at Vintage Veranda you’ll find everything from antique and mid-century modern furniture to statement costume jewelry, from iconic designer goods to decorating basics. Vintage Veranda is filled with collectibles, books, art, furniture, oddities, (like […]

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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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