Your local guide
Flexible suggestions; confirm opening days and admission before traveling.
Downtown Santa Maria is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in Santa Maria. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.
Explore the guide →Santa Maria's markets, barbecue tradition and valley neighborhoods reflect the working heart of northern Santa Barbara County. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.
Explore the guide →Main Street Cycles offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.
Explore the guide →Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.
Start the day at one of these local restaurants.
Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern serves authentic Santa Maria-style BBQ in Santa Maria, California. The restaurant's menu includes traditional Santa Maria-Style BBQ, filet, and scampi, among other dishes. Notable dishes at…
Swiss Restaurant serves Santa Maria-style barbecue cooked over red oak, a regional approach to grilling. Its menu includes steaks, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes, giving diners choices beyond one cut…
Pair your meal with a museum or cultural visit. Check the map before choosing a route; these stops are not necessarily walkable from each other.
Save a shop for a second stop or another afternoon.
Main Street Cycles sells bicycles and offers bike repair and fitting services.
CovenTree Olde World Market AKA CovenTree: Books and Gifts is a bookstore on 722 E Main St #112 in Santa Maria.
House of Drip Apparel is a clothing shop on 3546 Skyway Dr Suite D in Santa Maria.
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