Live music, food trucks, farmer stands, beer and wine, and children activities await! Monarch Butterfly GroveĮach year thousands of butterflies swarm towards Pismo Beach to evade the coming winter frosts. On Fridays from 5pm to 8pm don’t miss out on Downtown Fridays. On Wednesdays, from 12 to 4pm you can visit the Santa Maria Certified Farmers Market. The Orcutt Certified Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays from 10am – 1pm and should absolutely be on your list of things to do in Santa Maria! Thankfully Santa Maria has a couple of markets for you to explore. What better way to learn about local cuisine, sample local produce, and support locally owned businesses than a jaunt in a famers market? If you are anything like us then you LOVE exploring local farmers markets. You will find 14 wineries on this stretch of road, offering world class wine for you to sample, and buy.įor more information on the different wineries you can visit, the the trail itself, visit the Santa Maria Valley website. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is a 30 mile stretch between Los Olivos and Santa Maria. If you love wine you will probably really enjoy your trip to the Santa Maria Valley. Is there anything more delicious than a plate full of yummy… Wait, hold on, we’re still thinking about tacos.Īnyway, wine. Ok, we need to move on before we salivate all over our keyboard. If we were there right now you can bet we’d be all about the tacos. You can literally do it any day of the week. Tip – You don’t need to wait for Tuesday to start the tour. Have a look at the map, and start planning your taco tasting trip. This walking tour of the town will lead taco hunters to no less than 19 different taco restaurants and eateries. One of the best ways to explore the taco scene in Santa Maria is to hit the ol’ Taco Trail. So, when in Santa Maria, take full advantage of all the delicious tacos available to you. Is there anything more delicious than a plate full of tacos? Probably not. So, whether you want to do any of the above activities, or just take a rambling hike through this remarkable ecosystem, visiting the dunes should be on your list of Santa Maria activities. The National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of dunes, miles of beaches, some freshwater lakes, and a host of native plants and animals. Stretching across 22,000 acres, and 18 miles of coastline lay the majestic Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. You can do all of this, and more, while visiting the Santa Maria Valley.Ī ten minute drive from Santa Maria brings you one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the United States. Explore Sand Dunesĭo you want to explore sand dunes that tower up to 500 feet tall? How about taking a nature walk through a pristine dune ecosystem? Fancy a little bit of birdwatching? Perhaps you’d like to drive some buggies along the beach? Or do you feel like having a swim, a surf, and a lunch on the beach finished off with a bonfire? Well, you’re in luck. Using our links enables us to provide all the information found on this site free of charge. These allow us to earn a small percentage every time you make a booking. Please note – Some of our selections contain affiliate links. Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum.The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum.
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