Title: Things to Do in Santa Margarita in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Margarita Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita.dx6150927)[Hotels in Santa Margarita](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita-Hotels.d6150927.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Margarita](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Margarita.d6150927.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Margarita](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Margarita.d6150927.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Margarita Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita.d6150927.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Margarita ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Margarita Types of activities Where to stay [Santa Margarita Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita.dx6150927) ![Beautiful yellow goldifelds blossom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150927/70066a57-556c-4e25-af75-27dee13e50af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oak trees in a meadow covered with yellow and indigo spring flowers sprawled over the area from the spring Superbloom season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Margarita ### Tours & day trips [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48364655/9ffb2309-7801-4e78-8853-488a48c3154e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar 4h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paso-robles-sidecar-deluxe-wine-tour-with-tastings.a48364655.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure 1h Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910735/ff8d7ced-6635-460b-a762-c7e31c1b221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental 4h Free cancellation available $658 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pismo-beach-dune-buggy-rental-with-souvenir-t-shirts.a44910735.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4861498/1a17e012-9e3d-4eaa-9298-2460b889dbfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo 1h 30m 9.8/10 32 Viator reviews $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ghost-true-crime-tour-in-san-luis-obispo.a4861498.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946976/43562b88-eda1-4b05-a2cc-0c9c2e5fc136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo 1h 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-sidecar-vineyard-adventure-san-luis-obispo.a49946976.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47901783/d5cb742c-65ee-4bf9-8b0f-a448cfc0dbd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines 2h 30m 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52071171/ad524a3a-0507-40fd-bcdc-44bba7a3cdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure 3h 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46019451/3d6f82ef-9737-493c-acb0-f3e5d1bce0eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast 3h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-kayaking-and-hiking-in-californias-central-coast.a46019451.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48573917/104dcab4-199e-44e9-b411-e1d542cc54f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure 1h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paso-robles-cass-winery-tour-with-wine-tasting.a48573917.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure 1h Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50709291/ecf064cf-b699-446d-8f8d-b9f9e3b6df8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-spanish-roots-self-guided-audio-gps-walking-tour.a50709291.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5066921/79925ff5-5c45-4df0-bf62-44b0a04d18f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo 3h Free cancellation available $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sidecar-winery-tour-through-san-luis-obispo.a5066921.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998617/2a192e6e-9db3-44ca-a24f-f0c98e1ceedd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 2h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/essential-downtown-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910735/ff8d7ced-6635-460b-a762-c7e31c1b221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental 4h Free cancellation available $658 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pismo-beach-dune-buggy-rental-with-souvenir-t-shirts.a44910735.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52071171/ad524a3a-0507-40fd-bcdc-44bba7a3cdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure 3h 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Pontoon Boat Rental with Wildlife Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51893799/99c7eb30-25b6-41d9-ae46-fef08e00ea5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Pontoon Boat Rental with Wildlife Watching 1h+ Free cancellation available $133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/morro-bay-pontoon-boat-rental-with-wildlife-watching.a51893799.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Margarita | Number of things to do | 24 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-tour-self-guided-walk.a46567155.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/explore-big-sur-self-guided-audio-tour-from-monterey-or-morro-bay.a787313.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-santa-lucia-guided-nature-tour-by-hummer.a47956634.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-margarita-ranch-foraging-tour.a47957656.activity-details)[Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details)[Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure](/things-to-do/paso-robles-cass-winery-tour-with-wine-tasting.a48573917.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/explore-big-sur-self-guided-audio-tour-from-monterey-or-morro-bay.a787313.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-tour-self-guided-walk.a46567155.activity-details)[Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/essential-downtown-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-spanish-roots-self-guided-audio-gps-walking-tour.a50709291.activity-details) | | With kids | [Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details)[3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast](/things-to-do/3-hour-kayaking-and-hiking-in-californias-central-coast.a46019451.activity-details)[Coastal Hiking Adventures on California's Central Coast](/things-to-do/coastal-hiking-adventures-on-californias-central-coast.a51290105.activity-details)[Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo](/things-to-do/scenic-sidecar-vineyard-adventure-san-luis-obispo.a49946976.activity-details)[Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Margarita --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Margarita? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Margarita #### Santa Margarita Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Margarita Lake during your travels in Santa Margarita. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita-Lake-Santa-Margarita.d553248635976196045.Vacation-Attraction) #### Soda Lake 5/5(13 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soda Lake during your travels in Santa Margarita. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Soda-Lake-Santa-Margarita.d553248621532640063.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ancient Peaks Winery 3/5(1 review) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ancient Peaks Winery during your travels to Santa Margarita. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Ancient-Peaks-Winery-Downtown.d553248621532640021.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pozo Saloon You can get tickets for a performance at Pozo Saloon during your stay in Pozo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Pozo-Saloon-Santa-Margarita.d553248621561135668.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pozo Valley Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Pozo Valley Winery during your travels to Santa Margarita. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Pozo-Valley-Winery-Downtown.d553248621532640022.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Santa Margarita ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pozo Valley Winery and Ancient Peaks Winery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita-Downtown.dx983843627818414080) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Margarita.dx6150927.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Margarita ![Arroyo Grande](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261/92aecf74-99b2-429d-b178-8437fc7f94f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arroyo Grande ![Atascadero ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6562/df42a58d-c85a-4d67-955a-9e737f691f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Atascadero ![Morro Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8976/7bfbd77d-4587-44cf-aad9-f582ca3adcc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morro Bay ![San Luis Obispo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8976/7bfbd77d-4587-44cf-aad9-f582ca3adcc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Luis Obispo ![APRIL 2023, SHANDON, CA. - rolling green spring hills in the County of San Luis Obisbo, California at sunrise with morning fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352518/f7685801-28f0-432c-b9cc-687939885fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shandon ![The Creston Community Church in Creston California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427432/b5643e50-fff9-45fb-ad1d-7877333cbd37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Creston ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Margarita worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Margarita? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Margarita? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Margarita? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Margarita with kids? > - [Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details) > - [3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-kayaking-and-hiking-in-californias-central-coast.a46019451.activity-details) > - [Coastal Hiking Adventures on California's Central Coast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coastal-hiking-adventures-on-californias-central-coast.a51290105.activity-details) > - [Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-sidecar-vineyard-adventure-san-luis-obispo.a49946976.activity-details) > - [Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Margarita for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Margarita?