Outdoors
Beaches near Santa Maria
24 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
24
Closest
12 mi
Minuteman Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 24 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 12miMinuteman Beach
- 12.5miPoint Sal Beach
- 12.5miBrown's Beach
- 12.6miPoint Sal State Beach
- 13.4miParadise Beach
- 14.2miPosmo State Beach
- 15.5miOceano Dunes
- 15.7miPismo State Beach
- 16.4miPismo Beachsand
- 18.3miSeal Beach
- 19.4miWall Beach
- 21.1miSurf Beachsand
- 22.2miPirates Covesand
- 23.1miAvila State Beach
- 23.1miAvila Beachsand
- 23.8miOlde Port Beachsand
- 23.8miFisherman's Beachsand
- 26.4miTrestle Beach
- 34.1miSpooner's Covesand
- 34.2miLittle Cojo Beach
- 35miBaywood Park Beach
- 35.3miGaviota Beachsand
- 35.7miMorro Dunes Natural Preserve
- 35.9miGaviota Nude Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Maria; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Santa Maria?
Minuteman Beach, about 12 miles from the center of Santa Maria.
How many beaches are near Santa Maria?
24 named beaches are within 37 miles.
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