Best places: Historical landmarks in Santa Maria, United States

Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.

👍👍 I'm not sure why I am getting prompted to review Pole 2 specifically... I mean, it's a fine pole. A very good pole, one of the best, believe me. It has a large number 2 on it, which is convenient for knowing that you are further than Pole 1, but not quite as far as Pole 3. It is surrounded by sand,...

Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop.

👍👍 Beautiful old lighthouse & grounds, great scenery. You can access via the shuttle when it's running or water by kayak and the beach. Self led or docent tours available.

Tours of a prominent family's former home with Victorian furnishings & events on landscaped grounds.

👍👍 Great view, easy hike, try to go at sunset. May be crowded during certain points of the year.

👍 I found this place by chance driving around, while my kiddos were sleeping. We had lunch in the car, and saw a great blue heron, some dogs running around with their owners, and cattle grazing on a hill. Very nice spot. We visited on a Wednesday around noon, and the buildings we're all closed up.