- 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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A staple of the cinema scene in San Luis Obispo, the Fremont Theater shows a mixture of new releases and old favorites. The Fremont's sister theater is the Downtown Centre 7, located in the heart of the city.
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1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Designed to engage the curiosity of children, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum offers visitors playrooms to explore filled with hands-on activities. Each room has a different theme; from a doctor's office to a fire truck.
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Ah Louis Store is currently owned by Dr. William Watson, and the ground floor is a westernized shop, selling mostly housewares.
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888 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
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San Luis Obispo Theater Center is the home of San Luis Obispo's local theater community. Their plays are expertly performed and lack the small-town theater feel.
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751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Currently the flagship parish of the Roman Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, California, the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was the fifth Catholic mission established in California. It endured uneasy relationships with local Native Americans and at one point was nearly destroyed by their flaming arrows.
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The first solar-powered movie theater in the United States, Palm Theatre features mostly independent and foreign films along with some mainstream movies. The theater offers digital projection, Dolby digital sound and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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There are two different trails available at the outdoor recreational area known as Cerro San Luis which is located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo. They are the Lemon Grove Loop and the 'M' Trail which features a large M created by the Mission Prep High School class of 1966.
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395 votes
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic University, a leading research university. 'Cal Poly' is most renowned for its engineering, physics and mathematics programs. It is also a center of computer science and innovation.
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Vibrant purple lavender flowers are everywhere at Clairmont Farms, one of California's most important sources of lavender. The institution welcomes visitors, hosts tours and sells its own extensive line of lavender-infused body care products.
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San Luis Obispo features many hiking trails. Bishop Peak is one of the most strenuous due to its steep incline. The trail is four miles long and takes physically fit hikers roughly two hours to complete its circular route.