Valley Art Gallery

The Valley Arts Gallery is the location where artists from many backgrounds from the Santa Maria area are able to exhibit their artistry. Enjoy work from local artists at one of their featured artists shows, or participate in one of their many art classes for people of all ages.

Nearby Attractions

Mission Santa Ines (Santa Ynez)

Featuring beautiful architecture and a deep history, the Mission Santa Ines serves as a museum and a parish church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The museum, church and garden are open for daily tours that begin in the Mission gift shop and self-guided tours are available most days for just $5.00, with scheduled docent-led […]

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.

Silver Shoals Park

Silver Shoals Park is another park with beach access. The grassy park has picnic tables and barbecues, making it a great place for a picnic. There is beach access via a steep dirt path. The beach itself is another great place to look for tide pools when the tide is low, and for bird watching.

Santa Maria Country Club

The Santa Maria Country Club private golf course winds its way over 120 acres of magnificently landscaped grounds. The many stately Monterey pines, Cypress treats, ornamental plants, waterfalls, and lakes add to the challenge and scenic beauty of the course, which holds numerous statewide competitions throughout the year. Santa Maria Country Club is one of […]

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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 […]

July 18

PCPA: The Addams Family

This new musical, based on the classic Addams’ characters and inspired by the new vintage television series, is an original story of the madcap and macabre Addams family in a satirical comedy about every parent’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet young man […]

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