The lively city of Santa Maria awaits you
Take a holiday to Santa Maria and enjoy the area's live music, churches and history. This romantic city attracts visitors thanks to its shopping and restaurants. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Santa Maria
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Santa Maria a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Monarch Dunes Golf Club (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
- Pacific Dunes Ranch Riding Stables (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
- Pismo Beach Golf Course (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- La Purisima Golf Course (20.1 mi / 32.4 km)
- The Spa at Dolphin Bay (20.5 mi / 33 km)
- Edna Valley Vineyard (20.7 mi / 33.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Maria
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Santa Maria is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
- Monarch Butterfly Grove (16.5 mi / 26.6 km)
- North Beach Campground (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
- Pismo State Beach (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Lopez Lake Recreation Area (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
Transport options to and around Santa Maria
Fly into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), the closest airport, located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional), which is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station serving the city is Santa Maria Station.