The Swiss

Established in 1941, The Swiss is one of Santa Maria Valley’s most popular traditional Santa Maria Style Barbecue restaurants. Food served at The Swiss comes directly off their red oak barbecue pit, giving it a classic smoky and hearty flavor. They serve beef, chicken and seafood cooked to perfection every day of the week.

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Jocko’s

This Santa Maria-style steakhouse in Nipomo features amazing food in an easygoing and unpretentious atmosphere since 1926. Known for its generous portions of oak-grilled meats, the food is worth the wait. The service is friendly and the setting is casual. The food? Some of the best you will ever have.

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville Revue

Located in nearby Oceano, The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville Revue is renowned for its sawdust-covered floors, cabaret tables, and actors from across the country, served up alongside pub fare from the in-house restaurant.

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 […]

Orcutt Hill Trail

Orcutt Hill Trails is an easy, 3.1-mile trail located near the Orcutt Community Park. It offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and towns. Orcutt Hills Trail is good for all skill levels and can also be used for horse riding, mountain biking and walking dogs on leash.

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Featured Events

March 14

Great American Melodrama - Unnecessary Farce

March 14 – April 28 Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor meets with his female accountant. In the next room, two cops wait to catch the meeting on video. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s taken the money, and who’s hired the Scottish […]

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, […]

April 12

Costa de Oro: Friday night wine down

Live Music by Sweet T’s One Man Caravan! Food and Wine from 5-8 pm. Dinner available for purchase for $13 per plate. Come enjoy wines by the glass or bottle in our lounge area with friends at CDO winery!costac

April 12

Naughty Oak: Different Strings and Valle Fresh Tacos

Different Strings is back and playing from 7 to 10. Valle Fresh always brings the best Tacos! Come eat from 5:30 to 8:30.

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