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1. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Pacific Conservatory Theatre - PCPA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Rancho Sisquoc Winery

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4. Foxen Canyon Wine Trail

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5. FOXEN Winery & Vineyard

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6. Riverbench Vineyard and Winery

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7. Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes

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8. Cambria Winery & Vineyards

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9. Santa Maria Museum of Flight

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10. Natural History Museum

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11. Tres Hermanas Winery

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12. Los Flores Ranch Park

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13. Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum

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14. Santa Maria Fairpark

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15. Santa Maria Civic Theatre

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16. Bien Nacido Vineyards

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17. Central Coast Sports Arena

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18. The Shack Paintball Field

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19. The Swiss Restaurant

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20. Cool Hand Luke's

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21. Orcutt Burgers

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22. Presqu'ile Winery

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23. Boomers Santa Maria

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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