- 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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Hand-tossed pizzas slathered with sauce made from vine-ripened, California-grown tomatoes
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Located next to the Santa Maria Public Airport, the Santa Maria Museum of Flight is a fun and educational museum. The museum features aircraft from WWII through today and also offers tours, youth events and air shows throughout the year.
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1521 S Bradley Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Playing a mix of indie and blockbuster flicks, Edwards Santa Maria 10 Cinemas shows the latest releases. Their movie tickets cost $3.50 each. They have 3-D projectors in three of their theaters.
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412 S McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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The Natural History Museum Santa Maria is a non-profit organization that has the goal of providing natural history enrichment for public schools. The museum displays a T-Rex Skull that was purchased from an anthropologist.
4.9 Miles
The Shack Paintball Field is a competitive paintball facility that features a large outdoor field area with a variety of barricades and obstacles. The facility is family owned and operated, and available for party rentals.
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Featuring a clean, relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, Dunbar Brewery is a great place to spend time with friends while enjoying a variety of refreshing beers. Offerings include English Style Ale, India Pale Ale, Scottish Heavy, and more.
16.6 Miles
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.
16.9 Miles
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.
17.0 Miles
Pismo Beach Sports Complex is a 5 1/2 acre site that includes three ball fields and off-street parking. The complex offers a batting cage and bullpen and also offers a summer classic program for young people.
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Pismo Beach Pier is a fishing pier on a 60 acre regional beach. Attractions include public restrooms, sand showers, volleyball courts, and children's play equipment. The pier is suitable for fishing and scenic walks.
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Pismo State Beach is a public beach that supports activities such as swimming, hiking, surf fishing, and digging for Pismo clams. The dunes are lined with trees and the beach is known as a popular bird-watching spot.