- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Santa Maria, California, including 36 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pismo Beach, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo and Los Olivos.
- From Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum to Rancho Bowl, the Santa Maria area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Located on California's Central Coast is the city of Santa Maria. Known for its wineries and exceptional BBQ cuisine, the city is a popular tourism destination as well as being the most populated city in Santa Barbara County with over 100,000 residents. The city is also one of the most frequently used cities in the state for major motion picture filming, including films such as Sideways and The Rocketeer.
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Hand-tossed pizzas slathered with sauce made from vine-ripened, California-grown tomatoes
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Featuring a circular path, Rotary Centennial Park has amenities extended from it, such as exercising stations and a playground. The playground is two stories with a bridge, slides, and other climbing structures.
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Maramonte Park is a neighborhood park that features a ball field, tennis courts, horseshoe pits as well as a multipurpose rec room area. The park also has a playground and a nearby picnic area with barbecue grills.
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Known as the town's largest park, Preisker Park is a 40-acre park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include two playgrounds, picnic and barbecue areas, and a large perimeter walking trail.
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Boomers Santa Maria is a family fun center located in California's central coast. The center features bumper cars, go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, a rock climbing wall and an arcade.
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The Pacific Conservatory Theatre hosts PCPA Theatrefest, an ongoing performance and training program for exemplary theatre productions. The PCPA has trained thousands of actor and theatre technicians since its opening in 1966.
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For those looking for a stretch of land that features multiple quality wineries, the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is a must see. The trail features a mix of full-bodied varietals on the south end and winds its way into the warmer, inland areas where Syrah's and Grenaches are found.
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800 S College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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A professional conservatory theater, the PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre presents a variety of live theatrical productions. The PCPA also hosts a number of outreach events, including acting camps and programs to nurture young performers.
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1660 N McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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The Santa Maria Civic Theatre Workshop is a community theater that was founded in 1959. The theater can seat up to 100 people and is equipped with a sound and lighting system.
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Chumash Park is a 38-acre natural park that features a children's playground with a slide, stairs, and various climbing obstacles. The park also has a basketball court, picnic tables, and restrooms.
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Monarch Grove is a butterfly grove in which thousands of orange and black Monarch Butterflies migrate to every winter. Visitors to the grove can watch the butterflies while listening to volunteer docents offering educational talks.