The Santa Maria Civic Theater

The Santa Maria Civic Theater is another outlet at which passionate, live community theater may be enjoyed throughout the year. The theater group is the oldest and longest-running one of its kind between Ventura and Monterey, making it a fine-tuned favorite for any visitor to the Santa Maria Valley.

Nearby Attractions

Clover Ridge Trail

This easy, 1-mile trail is located in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest. This trail features beautiful wild flowers and birding opportunities and can easily be hiked on a short break. The trail is good for all skill levels, and leashed dogs are also able to use this trail.

La Fenêtre/Timbre

It has been said that art is the window to a person’s soul, and La Fenêtre (The Window) was created in 2005 as a platform to express a vision of Santa Barbara County’s unique terroir, particularly through the varietals of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. La Fenêtre was founded in 2005 by a sommelier with a simple […]

Bedford Winery

A winery for the adventurous that seek the uncommon, value authenticity, and are captivated by character. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals such as Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, or a dry Gewürztraminer to ponder. Take the path less traveled and enjoy the ultimate wine experience […]

Cambria Winery & Vineyards

Family-owned, sustainably-farmed, and passionately tended by a team proud to be stewards of this remarkable property, each wine we produce is 100% estate, fully revealing the essence of the Santa Maria Bench. Located at the northern end of Santa Barbara County, Cambria’s estate vineyards thrive on the foothills of the largest east-west oriented valley on […]

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Featured Events

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, […]

May 11

Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley 2019

This is weekend wine tasting #SantaMariaStyle The Wine Trolley has returned! Hit the road and explore all you can do in and around Santa Maria Valley. You’ll find it’s the perfect home base, where you can eat, drink and do more for less. Starting Mother’s Day weekend, explore our amazing local wineries and tasting rooms […]

June 20

Great American Melodrama - Pappa Pia

June 20 – September 21 Mamma Mia, here we go again! This hilarious send up one of the world’s most popular musicals is set at the Pismo Pier. It’s the sunny and funny tale of a daughter’s quest to discover her true identity and uncover a secret buried in her family’s past. Featuring some of […]

August 09

Santa Maria Civic Theatre Presents August: Osage County

SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE will be presenting “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY” by Tracy Letts as the opening show for its 61st season. The 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner – a vanished father; a pill-popping, scathingly acidic mother, and three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, […]

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