- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Maria, California, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Foxen Canyon Wine Trail to Waller Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Maria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pismo Beach, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo and Los Olivos.
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Part of the San Luis Obispo County Parks system, Heilman Park is set among the trees of a blue oak forest. The park features tennis courts, a disc golf course, and picnic areas.
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Sport anglers and saltwater fishing enthusiasts have high praise for Virg's Landing, a chartered fishing company heaquartered in Morro Bay. The company also offers wildlife observation tours and whale-watching trips..
37.4 Miles
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1169 Market Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Offering a variety of chartered boat trips out of Morro Landing, Virg's Sport Fishing & Whale Watching features fishing trips, whale watching excursions, and scenic sunset dinner cruises. The company also operates a tackle shop.
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At Heilman Dog Park, visitors can bring their dogs to roam and socialize with other dogs in a gated, dirt park. The park has a separate section for elderly dogs and small dogs under 25 pounds.
37.9 Miles
Attractions at the Atascadero Lake Park include the lake itself, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial, and the Charles Paddock Zoo. The park offers activities like biking paths, a playground, and walking trails.
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The James Dean Junction is a site that serves as a memorial for the famous actor, who passed away in a car crash. The site, which includes a plaque that discusses the famous actor, is near a restaurant that sells James Dean memorabilia.
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8038 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Dedicated to veterans, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial features a curved wall with etched names of regional heroes who gave up their lives during their service. These heroes fought in wars like World War I and the War on Terror.
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Faces of Freedom Memorial features a bronze sculpture with an American containing the faces of American heroes. The plaque is surrounded by a stone sculpture with etched names of distinguished veterans from World War I to the War on Terror.
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A short drive from the Pacific Ocean, the City of Atascadero provides for an array of water sports and outdoor activities. Known for its many wineries, visitors to the area can also enjoy wine tastings and vineyard tours.
39.1 Miles
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154 votes
6905 El Camino, Colony Square, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Along with first-run Hollywood movies, the Galaxy Theatres Atascadero features special showing events of the Metropolitan Opera and classic presentations of older popular films. The cinema also shows films in 3-D when available.