Guidebook for Santa Maria
Food Scene
We love this restaurant for their Santa Maria style BBQ. Our favorite is the pork chops with grilled broccoli. Yum!
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Swiss Restaurant and Bar
516 N BroadwayWe love this restaurant for their Santa Maria style BBQ. Our favorite is the pork chops with grilled broccoli. Yum!
You've got to try their pork belly loco moco! It's a twist on a Hawaii favorite and isn't on the menu or always available. Happy hour is Monday-Friday until 7pm, $2 beer specials.
Niya
205 E Clark AveYou've got to try their pork belly loco moco! It's a twist on a Hawaii favorite and isn't on the menu or always available. Happy hour is Monday-Friday until 7pm, $2 beer specials.
If you're going during the weekend it gets packed. Reservations are recommended, but you could still have a wait. We suggest going to the bar and ordering a steak plate. It's a Spencer steak and French bread cut into bite size pieces; perfect after a day of wine tasting.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveIf you're going during the weekend it gets packed. Reservations are recommended, but you could still have a wait. We suggest going to the bar and ordering a steak plate. It's a Spencer steak and French bread cut into bite size pieces; perfect after a day of wine tasting.
The Inn offers Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas for a reasonable price. What more needs to be said.
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Santa Maria Inn
801 S BroadwayThe Inn offers Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas for a reasonable price. What more needs to be said.
This is a great little spot in Pismo with great views of the beach. There is a variety reasonably priced food and has a bar.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wooly's
101 Pomeroy AveThis is a great little spot in Pismo with great views of the beach. There is a variety reasonably priced food and has a bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great variety of beer. Our favorites are Lizards Mouth (9%abv) and Danish Red. It shares the space with Me-n-Eds Pizza and sometimes has live music during the weekends.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
560 Betteravia RdGreat variety of beer. Our favorites are Lizards Mouth (9%abv) and Danish Red. It shares the space with Me-n-Eds Pizza and sometimes has live music during the weekends.
The perfect neighborhood bar. No frills. Drinks are decently priced and there is a pool table.
Elmer's
115 E Clark AveThe perfect neighborhood bar. No frills. Drinks are decently priced and there is a pool table.
One of the few places in Santa Maria with dancing. It does get crowded on the weekend and normally charges a cover.
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Rooney's Irish Pub
241 South BroadwayOne of the few places in Santa Maria with dancing. It does get crowded on the weekend and normally charges a cover.
One of the only bars in Pismo opened past 10pm. There is a live band every weekend night. There is a cover charge of $5 after 9pm.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar
690 Cypress StOne of the only bars in Pismo opened past 10pm. There is a live band every weekend night. There is a cover charge of $5 after 9pm.
Parks & Nature
Monarch butterflies migrate to Pismo for a short time each year. It's a site to see.
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetMonarch butterflies migrate to Pismo for a short time each year. It's a site to see.
It's a little bit of a drive, but the view as you crest the hill to the beah is awesome. There is nothing out there but a camp ground with a little store and a burger stand. If you're going to make the drive, make sure you order a Jalama burger and a cold beer. It does get windy out there, so make sure to pack a jacket. There is a fee to enter the park, but if you let the attendant know you are there to eat, they will give you a pass for an hour.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Condado de Jalama Beach
9999 Jalama RdIt's a little bit of a drive, but the view as you crest the hill to the beah is awesome. There is nothing out there but a camp ground with a little store and a burger stand. If you're going to make the drive, make sure you order a Jalama burger and a cold beer. It does get windy out there, so make sure to pack a jacket. There is a fee to enter the park, but if you let the attendant know you are there to eat, they will give you a pass for an hour.
Shopping
Most people are not coming to this area to shop. However, there is an open air outlet mall in Pismo Beach. There is a decent amount of stores for every price point.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrMost people are not coming to this area to shop. However, there is an open air outlet mall in Pismo Beach. There is a decent amount of stores for every price point.
San Luis Obispo has a cute downtown area that is pedestrian friendly. There are a variety of shops and eateries. Make sure to check out bubble gum alley when you're there.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo has a cute downtown area that is pedestrian friendly. There are a variety of shops and eateries. Make sure to check out bubble gum alley when you're there.
Entertainment & Activities
There are 40 lanes, a coffee shop, arcade and a bar. They have a DJ in the bar every night. The coffee shop offers american fare and a few items with a twist.
Rancho Bowl
128 E Donovan RdThere are 40 lanes, a coffee shop, arcade and a bar. They have a DJ in the bar every night. The coffee shop offers american fare and a few items with a twist.
Just three minutes from our property is a 14 screen movie theater.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX
100 Town Center EJust three minutes from our property is a 14 screen movie theater.
This is the older theater in town and is just 5 minutes from our property. The films being featured here have been out for sometime or are already on video, but it's only $3.50. You can't beat that!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX
100 Town Center EThis is the older theater in town and is just 5 minutes from our property. The films being featured here have been out for sometime or are already on video, but it's only $3.50. You can't beat that!
Essentials
The store is a few blocks from our property is open until mid-night.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
1758 W Grand AveThe store is a few blocks from our property is open until mid-night.
This grocery store is less than 10 minutes away and is much more affordable than Vons. It's also opened 24 hours.
FoodMaxx
2440 S BroadwayThis grocery store is less than 10 minutes away and is much more affordable than Vons. It's also opened 24 hours.
Right around the corner and perfect if you're just wanting to pick up beer or wine without the long lines of a grocery store.
Dino's Liquor & Deli
750 E Main StRight around the corner and perfect if you're just wanting to pick up beer or wine without the long lines of a grocery store.