Eat & DrinkSanta Maria Style BarbecueSanta Maria Style Barbecue RecipesSanta Maria Style Barbecue CookbookA Beer Lover's Guide to Santa Maria, CAFresh ProduceFamous Santa Maria Strawberries Book A Room Seriously Sweet If there’s anything more satisfying than biting into a perfectly ripe, juicy strawberry, we have yet to find out what that is. And, thanks to our year-round growing season and cool, coastal climate, Santa Maria happens to be home to some of the ripest, juiciest, largest strawberries in the country. Plus, our strawberry fields are replanted annually—producing higher quality fruit with larger yields year after delicious year. With more than 10 strawberry varieties grown in the valley, we distribute our berries worldwide—allowing tastebuds from all over the globe a bite of our home-grown goodness. For locals and visitors to our valley alike, the best place to find Santa Maria-grown strawberries is right here in our beautiful Valley, at roadside stops or weekly farmer’s markets.
Hi-Way Drive-In As one of the last few drive-in movie theaters in the state, Hi-Way Drive-In gives visitors the chance to enjoy wholesome movie fun for an affordable rate—kids’ tickets are just $3.50.
Old Town Quilt Shop Old Town Quilt Shop opened in January 2005 in the quaint, small town of Old Orcutt. It is located on the Central Coast of California between Highway 101 and Highway 1 on the southern edge of Santa Maria. Old Orcutt contains several restaurants, wineries, boutique and antique shops, making this a fun destination for travelers […]
'A' Street Cafe Enjoy honest food in our bright & airy café! Not only does The ‘A’ Street Café serve up quality home cooked meals at budget friendly prices, we also provide training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The ‘A’ Street Café is a division of VTC Enterprises whose mission is to provide life and job […]
Nipomo Park Trail The Nipomo Park trail is an easy, 1.9-mile trail located in Nipomo Regional Park, which features many short hiking trails. This trail is a loop and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers beautiful views of wild flowers is close to other amenities. Leashed dogs are also welcome on the trail.
March 01 Old Orcutt's First Friday Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
March 05 PCPA: Into the Breeches! | InterPlay Reading Series The theatre has sat dark and empty since the Oberon Playhouse’s director and company of male actors left to fight in WWII. Determined that the show must go on, the director’s wife and an unexpected troupe of players assemble to bring an all-female version of Shakespeare’s Henriad to life. Into the Breeches! is a hilarious and moving celebration of […]
March 06 PCPA: Into the Breeches! | InterPlay Reading Series The theatre has sat dark and empty since the Oberon Playhouse’s director and company of male actors left to fight in WWII. Determined that the show must go on, the director’s wife and an unexpected troupe of players assemble to bring an all-female version of Shakespeare’s Henriad to life. Into the Breeches! is a hilarious and moving celebration of […]
April 01 Old Orcutt's First Friday Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.