Fave Five | July 7 – July 17

From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.


Costa De Oro: Tepusquet Tornados And Cali Coast Tacos

July 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Costa de Oro
1331 Nicholson Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Join Costa de Oro for live music and great food on Friday, July 8th! Tepusquet Tornados are an excellent 6 piece band that plays rock, country and pop. They will be taking the patio stage as Cali Coast Tacos serves up their delicious Birria Tacos

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Naughty Oak: Birria Boyz + Live Music by Elevation

July 9 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Naughty Oak Brewing Co.
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

The perfect Saturday night pairing! Enjoy the summer night on the patio with a pint, queso birria tacos, and incredible reggae music by local band, Elevation! Birria Boyz will be out front from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (or until sellout), and the music will kick off at 7:00 pm

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Docent-led Hike to Point Sal Overlook

July 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Point Sal Overlook
Brown Rd.
Guadalupe, CA 93434 United States

Join us on July 10, as Dunes Center Community Hike Leader, Ray Segovia leads a hike to the ridge overlooking Point Sal.  Beautiful wildlife, flora, and stunning views of the northern Santa Barbara coastline await those that attend. This will be a dog-friendly hike, please feel free to bring along your furry friend.

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2022 Santa Barbara County Fair

July 13 – 17
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Each year, thousands of visitors attend the Santa Barbara County Fair. The Fair showcases the community’s interests and talents, offering a unique assortment of activities to do and see. There are plenty of carnival rides, animals, petting zoos, pony rides and of course, lots of fantastic fair food in a wholesome, old-fashioned atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy!

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Santa Maria Open Disc Golf 2022: Amateur Weekend

July 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waller Park
3107 Orcutt Rd.
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Welcome to the 2022 SMO Amateur Weekend- a PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament. This year we will be playing the challenging 30 hole layout featuring the Monkey Island Pond Holes! If you’re done playing, or waiting to play, or just spectating, be sure head over to hole 9 and put the pressure on players trying to land their shots on the island.

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