The city of Santa Maria is considered the largest in the county of Santa Barbara. Santa Maria lodging options include charming Santa Maria bed and breakfasts and beautiful Santa Maria inns. Being in
Santa Maria is almost like going to Hollywood; since a large number of movies have been filmed in Santa Maria Valley. Pirates of the Caribbean, Sideways, G.I. Jane, The Ten Commandments, and Rocky & Bullwinkle are but a few of these films. But more than this, Santa Maria has something to offer you and your entire family. Stop by the tranquil Waller Park and enjoy the area’s paradise-like lake. You can plan a picnic in the barbecue area in Preisker Park. Meanwhile, Nojoqui Park leads visitors to a meandering stream and more than a hundred feet of cascading and breathtaking waterfalls. Or, you can go hi-tech with state of the art entertainment for the whole family at MotionZ, Boomer’s, the YMCA Skateboard Park and the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center. Go shopping for fresh produce at Santa Maria’s Farmers Market. Learn more about Santa Maria’s history by visiting the La Purisima Mission Historic State Park, Mission Santa Inez, and Mission San Luis Obispo de Toloza. Santa Maria museums include the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, the Natural History Museum, the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum, and the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Following a day of sightseeing, shopping, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors, you can look forward to a relaxing evening in your chosen Santa Maria inn or Santa Maria bed and breakfast.
