Title: Things to Do in Santa Maria in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.dx3224)[Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d3224.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d3224.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria.d3224.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.d3224.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Maria ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria Types of activities [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.dx3224) ![Aerial view of a historic church and surrounding neighborhood of Santa Maria, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3224/f8b66a5d-4b59-43e8-8af5-3602fd7172e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of a historic church and surrounding neighborhood of Santa Maria, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3224/f8b66a5d-4b59-43e8-8af5-3602fd7172e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vineyard in Santa Maria California; Shutterstock ID 206444242](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3224/ba8b33be-89d4-4e66-b78a-b7d7bf6cc964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vineyard in Santa Maria California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3224/7bd7202b-cfa8-46ca-818a-1f1515a1e7df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This lovely view was taken from a private road on Orcutt Hill during a break in this weeks storms. I’ve never been to Ireland (yet!) but this is what I imagine it to look like in my minds eye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428439/3dd0b6da-15a0-4514-a674-aca5f27c1d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Santa Maria Attractions It's little wonder so many people visit Santa Maria each year. This delightful city is full of wonderful things to do. Whether you enjoy exploring the local sights or having a go at more thrilling activities, it's tough to be bored here. Explore the best sights in Santa Maria with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3224&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or get through our list of {38 fun activities in Santa Maria [fun activities in Santa Maria](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3224&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Maria ### Tours & day trips [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-zipline-adventure-with-44-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Solvang Wine and True Crime Tour with Drinks Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49184149/57643b08-d3ba-4efa-a1b3-fcea12d7c436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang Wine and True Crime Tour with Drinks Included 2h 10/10 7 Viator reviews $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solvang-wine-and-true-crime-tour.a49184149.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51182982/30b2c4ef-e53f-4f85-b8e7-f2a74afb0ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm 2h Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388388/ad316eae-a068-45a8-af6c-872ad7802446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour 5h 9.4/10 21 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solvang-valley-small-group-all-inclusive-wine-tour.a1388388.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47227023/7b416c8c-4df5-4097-a2ad-f75f532e3c09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience 10h Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-tasting-audio-tour-paso-robles-ca.a47227023.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51171316/c335d299-7509-45b5-b07a-5d518a7406d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour 2h 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/the-sideways-wine-trail-a-self-guided-driving-tour.a51171316.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47299194/caf84059-67c6-4b9e-90aa-c893853dc505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour 3h Free cancellation available $1,050 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-pismo-beach-audio-driving-tour.a47299194.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1387153/ff3d3774-d365-446d-b216-eed4c8661a35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees 5h 9/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/inclusive-full-day-wine-tasting-tour-from-santa-ynez-valley.a1387153.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388486/bfe74329-f46b-49fa-b5f9-d47cb4f7d4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour 6h 10/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-wine-country-tour.a1388486.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47496260/30c513f8-395e-40ea-904b-334e61d04c85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara 2h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/epic-zipline-tour-over-the-santa-ynez-valley.a47496260.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-zipline-adventure-with-44-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389534/d4871f36-19e6-47ff-8a3e-1800114a7e04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch 5h 9.2/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386982/dde0b229-5f25-4dfa-ab0a-12a9cdc2a0c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour 5h 10/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-biking-and-wine-tasting-tour.a1386982.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389409/dd574981-5b20-4311-8e8d-7cb3aed43375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch 3h 30m 8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Savor the SYV Farm Experience Cattle Ranch to Olive Grove Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51486033/a9c51118-fd0d-45b7-a905-8c39aac5589d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Savor the SYV Farm Experience Cattle Ranch to Olive Grove Picnic 3h Free cancellation available ~~$185~~$148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/savor-the-syv-farm-experience-cattle-ranch-to-olive-grove-picnic.a51486033.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2338853/c23339c7-15b2-4485-900c-20805160c961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch 6h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-country-e-bike-guided-tour-w-o-lunch.a2338853.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Private Day Tour to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49499030/52172880-ecd3-4daf-b46d-cc37aa749577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Tour to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles 9h Free cancellation available $985 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-tour-to-santa-barbara-from-los-angeles.a49499030.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sunset Eco Farm Experience Sheep Olive Oil Wine Cheese Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51487449/643662bd-5663-43d1-8a64-9a7f231dad0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Eco Farm Experience Sheep Olive Oil Wine Cheese Tasting 2h Free cancellation available $237 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-eco-farm-experience-sheep-olive-oil-wine-cheese-tasting.a51487449.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51182982/30b2c4ef-e53f-4f85-b8e7-f2a74afb0ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm 2h Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51171316/c335d299-7509-45b5-b07a-5d518a7406d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour 2h 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/the-sideways-wine-trail-a-self-guided-driving-tour.a51171316.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/892633/e5583889-d053-4fe4-9a68-0b3dd2cf6d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour 1h 45m 9.8/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solvang-ghost-hunting-with-a-professional-investigator.a892633.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Secret Solvang Food, Wine & Culture Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50865870/cb556718-4a3e-437b-8098-ca8ca441ab2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Secret Solvang Food, Wine & Culture Tour with Tastings 2h 30m 10/10 1 verified review $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/secret-solvang-food-wine-culture-tour-with-tastings.a50865870.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/703349/529a2cf5-7306-43d6-9656-ed19e3598645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour 6h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $224 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbaras-original-afternoon-winery-tour.a703349.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ![PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3459154/48e0c54e-d2b4-436c-81dd-974c743b27a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton 5h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $649 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-winery-tour-of-santa-ynez-valley.a3459154.activity-details?&rid=3224&location=Santa+Maria&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria | Number of things to do | 38 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details)[High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/2-hour-adventure-course-trek-in-santa-ynez-valley.a49322898.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Savor the SYV Farm Experience Cattle Ranch to Olive Grove Picnic](/things-to-do/savor-the-syv-farm-experience-cattle-ranch-to-olive-grove-picnic.a51486033.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour](/things-to-do/the-sideways-wine-trail-a-self-guided-driving-tour.a51171316.activity-details)[Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details) | | With kids | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Savor the SYV Farm Experience Cattle Ranch to Olive Grove Picnic](/things-to-do/savor-the-syv-farm-experience-cattle-ranch-to-olive-grove-picnic.a51486033.activity-details)[Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details)[Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details)[The Sideways Luxury Wine Private Tour to Solvang](/things-to-do/the-sideways-luxury-wine-private-tour-to-solvang.a45986416.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Maria - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Santa Maria Leave your purse in the hotel. It's possible to have fun in Santa Maria without spending a cent. **Natural History Museum** \- Crammed with exhibits and artifacts, this place is a paradise for inquiring minds. **Mission Hope Cancer Center** \- Strike up a conversation with a few locals and find out why many tourists visit this place. **Simas Park** \- Cultivate your green thumb and marvel at the many and varied plants on show. ### Things to Do in Santa Maria with Kids If you're excited to make new family memories in Santa Maria, we've got a few ideas. Gather up the troops and sign up for these interesting [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3224&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly): - [Pismo Beach Surf Lessons](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pismo-beach-surf-lessons.a2321223.activity-details) - [Explore Chicago with an Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-santa-maria-ca.a1236112.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Maria? [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 Maria #### Santa Maria Fairpark 4/5(6 reviews) Take the family on an outing to Santa Maria Fairpark during your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Fairpark-Santa-Maria.d553248621558560619.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marian Regional Medical Center 4.5/5(2 reviews) Though Marian Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Santa Maria while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Marian-Regional-Medical-Center-Santa-Maria.d553248621560560290.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Maria Country Club 3.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Orcutt at Santa Maria Country Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Country-Club-Santa-Maria.d6200049.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zaca Mesa Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Zaca Mesa Winery during your travels to Santa Maria. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Zaca-Mesa-Winery-Santa-Maria.d553248621533118348.Vacation-Attraction) #### Demetria Estate Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Demetria Estate Winery during your travels to Santa Maria. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Demetria-Estate-Winery-Santa-Maria.d553248621533118345.Vacation-Attraction) #### Presqu'ile Winery 4.5/5(2 reviews) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Presqu'ile Winery during your travels to Santa Maria. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Presquile-Winery-Santa-Maria.d553248635970508975.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rancho Sisquoc Winery 4.5/5(13 reviews) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Sisquoc Winery during your travels to Santa Maria. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Rancho-Sisquoc-Winery-Santa-Maria.d553248621532639629.Vacation-Attraction) #### Boomers! Santa Maria 4.5/5(15 reviews) You can take time to visit Boomers! Santa Maria during your travels to Santa Maria. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Boomers-Santa-Maria-Santa-Maria.d553248621532639599.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cambria Winery 4/5(3 reviews) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cambria Winery during your travels to Santa Maria. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Cambria-Winery-Santa-Maria.d553248621532639594.Vacation-Attraction) --- 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 Maria ![more fun roosters](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261/92aecf74-99b2-429d-b178-8437fc7f94f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arroyo Grande ![Flower fields along W. 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