Contact Information Visit Website 6350 West Main Street Guadalupe CA (805) 343-2455 Share Categories Beaches Bird Watching Family Activities Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor View On Map The breathtaking habitats of Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve inside the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes is a unique and fragile ecosystem offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and bird watching. Nesting bird species include California least tern and the western snowy plover. There is a swatch of riparian habitat along the northern boundary of the preserve, which hosts a variety of bird species. Migrating birds following along the Pacific Flyway make for some excellent bird watching opportunities for visitors to the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve. Heading west on Main Street to the Rancho Guadalupe Park puts birders in proximity of the Santa Maria River mouth and an array of seabirds. Here, numerous scoters, terns, gulls, sandpipers, and ducks are common sightings. Great Egrets and Snowy Egrets are also common year-round. This is one of two coastal access points in the Santa Maria Valley, the other being at the Oso Flaco Lake. This is a short stop from Highway 1, and well worth the visit. From Santa Maria, head north on Hwy. 166 W. toward Main St. Guadalupe, CA. Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve Park Features Beach Access Bird Watching Whale Watching Fishing Hiking Picnic Areas (No BBQs) <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
Pismo Beach Just 20 minutes from Santa Maria, Pismo Beach is known as the last frontier for off-Roaders with the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Park offering 20 square miles of pristine Dunes in which you can drive, camp, ride your ATV’s (or any vehicle). You can drive onto the beach and dig a fire pit for a […]
Preisker Park Preisker Park at the north end of Santa Maria boasts Nesting Lawrence’s Goldfinches for avid bird-watchers to enjoy. Plus, Preisker Park is home to an open field with lots of lawn to enjoy, horseshoe pits, barbecue pits, a disc golf course, two playgrounds, and a replica of the famed Santa Maria ship for children to […]
Fess Parker The Fess Parker tasting room offers a classic tasting, featuring food and wine pairings. The winery and tasting room are loosely designed after an Australian sheep station, featuring a stone fireplace, stone floors and wraparound verandas with picnic tables. The amphitheater-style lawn provides a serene setting, ideal for picnics. With the hope and dream of […]
Price Historical Park Trail Price Historical Park Trail is an easy, 1.3-mile out and back trail located near Pismo Beach. This park features a river and is good for all skill levels. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The park is kid-friendly and is a popular spot for mountain bikers and […]
August 07 Old Orcutt's First Friday: August 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.
August 30 Buellton Wine and Chili Festival 2020 Join us for a Sunday Fun Day of wine, craft beer, chili, salsa and live entertainment on Sunday, August 30th at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground from 12 – 4:30 p.m. 30+ wineries, and craft breweries, and plenty of chili and salsa! Live entertainment, lawn games, great vendors and food. You can sample from […]
September 04 Old Orcutt's First Friday: September 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.
September 05 Buellton Brew Fest 2020 A sell out every year, the Buellton Brew Fest take place Saturday, September 5th at River View Park. Over 50+ breweries, wineries, ciders and spirit companies will join us, along with live entertainment! Plenty of food trucks, mega size beer pong, cornhole and tons of restrooms! Bring your beach chair and blankets and plan to […]