Fave Five | July 30 – August 9
Practice social distancing and stay connected with the Santa Maria Valley #SantaMariaStyle! Every week, we’ll provide you with ways to enjoy the Santa Maria Valley by bringing the fun and the flavors to the comfort of your own home.

Visit The Oso Flaco Lake Trail
Oso Flaco Lake Trail is an easy, 1.7-mile, famous out and back trail located in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. This trail features a lake and is good for all skill levels and perfect for families. The trail offers the perfect spot for bike rides, bird watching, or a peaceful walk. Also, the route that leads to the overlook is wheelchair accessible.
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: DIY Your Own Rainstorm
Grab your umbrella, or don’t, because you can make this rainstorm all within your own kitchen! Get out your shaving cream and blue food dye to create your very own rainstorm! Click the link ibelow to access this activity.

Clark Center: Summer Date Nights! Featuring Opera SLO – Greatest Hits
Tune in to Facebook Live on Saturday, August 1st, and join The Clark Center for another installment of their Summer Date Nights! This virtual performance will include nine popular compositions, from a hilarious piece from “Pirates of Penzance” by Gilbert & Sullivan to a tragic excerpt from “Madame Butterfly” by Puccini.
City Of Santa Maria Recreation And Parks: Teen Pop Up Events – Appetizers & Art
Join the City of Santa Maria Recreation And Parks Department on Tuesday, August 4th at Rotary Centennial Park for a Teen Pop Up Event focusing around appetizers, and art. Let taste inspire your creativity and express it through art! Free for teens in 7th through 12th grade! Snacks provided.
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