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.

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Mexi-Thai ROLL

Rolled ice cream shop in downtown Santa Maria

Guadalupe Buddhist Church

The Guadalupe Buddhist Church is the oldest Buddhist temple in California. The temple was founded in 1914 and has been operational ever since. Each year, the temple hosts the annual Obon Festival.

CORE Winery

Visit this charming downtown Old Town Orcutt location for CORE Winery’s tasting room. While CORE features a wide range of wines, it is best known for red blends which have been made since the 2001 vintage. CORE offers a selection of specialty cheeses to enjoy with a glass of wine or to take home. The […]

Sand Highway Trail

Sand Highway is a moderate, 10-mile out and back trail located near Nipomo, California that offers scenic views. The trail is primarily used for off-road driving and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

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Featured Events

September 26

Great American Melodrama - Drac In The Saddle Again

September 26 – November 17 A vampire in the desert? Sure?! One of horror’s favorite villains, the un-dead Dracula of Transylvania, hops on the stagecoach to Tombstone, Arizona where he meets a cast of crazy characters, including the innocent Fannie Farmer. Can he win her heart and take over the town? Find out when the […]

October 11

Santa Maria Civic Theatre: Lucky Stiff

Harry Witherspoon, an unassuming English shoe salesman, lives an uneventful life in East Grinstead, England. His life takes a dramatic turn when he learns that his uncle Anthony, a casino manager from Atlantic City, has been killed by his blind lover. Harry learns that he stands to inherit $6,000,000 from his uncle – but only […]

October 18

BBQ In The Stix At CORE

Come out for the last Friday night at the bank building! Our big move is Saturday, Oct. 19th and we’re going across the street. You can see the building behind the food truck!

October 18

Naughty Oak: Soul Explozion Band + Lidos Food Truck

Soul Explozion is the Central Coast’s DAZZ band: A Heart Poppin’ Foot Stompin’ Disco-Funk Dance Party! They play from 7 to 10 pm. Lidos is also going to be there, and will be serving from 5:30 to 8:30 pm!

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