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Things to see in Santa Maria, California (United States): 11 places and when to go
Santa Maria, California is a city in United States with around 111,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (7), History (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Operational Silo Test Facility, Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 and Dana Adobe. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.9401, -120.4366
- Population
- About 111,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (7) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 217 km as the crow flies
What to see in Santa Maria, California
The places in and around Santa Maria, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Operational Silo Test FacilityDestroyed Titan launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States18 km
- Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10Decommissioned rocket launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States26 km
- Dana AdobeBuilding in California, United States10 km
- A Tribute to Grace Wine CompanyWinery26 km
- Bodega Los AlamosWinery26 km
- California Mission Trail - stage 09 Mission La Purisima Concepcion to Mission San Luis ObispoHiking12 km
- Laetitia Vineyard And WineryWinery19 km
- Presqu'ile WineryWinery11 km
- Rancho Sisquoc WineryWinery23 km
- Vaquero CellarsWinery17 km
- White Hills VineyardWinery14 km
When to go to Santa Maria, California
The best time to visit Santa Maria, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunBest time14:20
- JulBest time14:08
- AugBest time13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santa Maria, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 217 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- San Luis Obispo, California54 places43 km
- Solvang27 places46 km
- Cayucos11 places71 km
- Paso Robles, California152 places80 km
- Santa Barbara, California43 places86 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santa Maria, California?
The best known: Operational Silo Test Facility, Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10, Dana Adobe. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santa Maria, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Santa Maria, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 217 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santa Maria, California as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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