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Twitchell Reservoir Formed by the Twitchell Dam on the Cumaya River, Twitchell Reservoir is a beautiful and serene spot for bird watching.
Nojoqui Falls Park Walking the short trail at Nojoqui Falls Park takes you to a spectacular waterfall. This is a favorite spot for company outings and family gatherings with various ball fields, barbecue grills, benches, and picnic tables—plus hiking trails, a playground, and restrooms.
cnagy wines Leave with new friends and perceptions. For Clarissa Nagy, winemaking has surpassed a passion. She is determined, and she has prioritized the wine experience for whoever decides to sip one of her delicately made wines. Her winemaking journey in the Santa Maria Valley came as a pleasant surprise in the early 2000s. The Santa Maria […]
Willows Our Four Diamond rated restaurant, Willows, specializes in mouthwatering prime steaks and seafood, together with an extensive selection of local and imported wines. The menu features fresh and flavorful ingredients from local farms, ranches and gardens. Come experience all Willows has to offer in a comfortably elegant setting. For reservations, please call 805.686.0855 or follow […]
September 22Oktoberfest 2021 At Naughty Oak It’s Oktoberfest at Naughty Oak! Starting Wednesday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 25th Naughty Oak will be hosting their yearly Oktoberfest festivities! Wednesday, September 22nd, Lederhosen, our Oktoberfest beer hits the taps, and The Shift Food Truck will be out front from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 2021 Naughty Oak Steins will also be available […]
September 22The Great American Melodrama: Frakenstein's Bride This horror story spoof hilariously reconstructs the classic tale by injecting it with musical parodies, pop culture references, and witty one-liners. 15 years after the death of Frankenstein’s creation, a mad scientist attempts to reanimate the Creature. What could possibly go wrong? Outrageous characters and devilishly clever performances create a monstrously good time that will […]
September 24Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021 Downtown Fridays are Back! This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday beginning on May 28th 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 October 29th, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. There will be live […]
September 25Santa Maria Philharmonic: Triumphant Expressions of Humanity The program opening the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s 2021-2022 season features a Brahms overture celebrating academia and the human striving for and thirst for knowledge, pun-intended, as multiple German collegiate drinking songs are incorporated into the musical celebration. Beethoven’s much-beloved Emperor Concerto featuring pianist and returning Santa Maria Philharmonic favorite/soloist, Robert Thies, was composed amidst Napoleon’s […]