Quick Summary:
- Santa Maria has historic wineries that not only influenced the wine world but also shaped the city into the popular place it has become today.
- Families may want to spend their day at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum or visit the donkeys at Los Flores Ranch Park.
- Since the city is nicknamed the “BBQ Capital of California,” no trip there would be complete without feasting at one of the legendary dining establishments.
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Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Pacific Conservatory Theatre - PCPA
Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
FOXEN Winery & Vineyard
Riverbench Vineyard and Winery
Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes
Cambria Winery & Vineyards
Santa Maria Museum of Flight
Natural History Museum
Tres Hermanas Winery
Los Flores Ranch Park
Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum
Santa Maria Fairpark
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
Bien Nacido Vineyards
Central Coast Sports Arena
The Shack Paintball Field
The Swiss Restaurant
Cool Hand Luke's
Orcutt Burgers
Presqu'ile Winery
Boomers Santa Maria
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