Things To Do In Santa Maria

At Boomers!, thrill-seeking families and fun-enabling friends can attack a variety of appealing attractions, including mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, and the button-mashing joys housed inside the exhilarating game room. The Vista location entertains families of sharpshooters with a blacklight-illuminated laser-tag arena before little ones climb and crawl through the Kidopolis play area. The El Cajon and San Diego locations let rivals celebrate the spirit of competition as they fly past each other in speedy go-karts or have a snail-paced Ferris wheel race at the kid's county fair. Unlimited pass holders at the El Cajon location can also scale the 32-foot-tall climbing wall, which, like America, enables citizens to climb to the top via myriad routes.

The Wine Line wants to change the way you tour California wineries. Rather than relying on regimented schedules and a set itinerary, it gives you the freedom to hop on and off a shuttle to experience new varietals at your own pace. In Paso Robles, well-versed drivers service more than 30 West Side, East Side, and downtown wineries. In Santa Barbara, they cruise along such hallowed grounds as Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos, offering about 30 wineries from which to choose. No matter where you are, you can opt to prolong your sips and wait for the next shuttle, which returns approximately every 40 minutes.

For all its contributions to the wine industry, it's hard to believe that Core Wine Company is just a two-person operation. One half of that family owned operation is David Corey, whose first position in the industry was as a pest-control advisor. He eventually moved from protecting the grapes to producing them himself, and in 2001, he founded Core alongside his wife, wine-pairing expert Becky. Together, the Coreys have concocted several different labels, including Core, Kuyam, and Turchi. Each of those labels features a different background story, and each bears Becky's original artwork and loving fingerprints on its labels. The Coreys share their creations at their Old Town Orcutt shop, where they frequently host events, such as educational tastings of an extraordinarily wide range of wines on the second Wednesday of every month.

In a field of weeds, dirt, and brush, players sprint between paint-splattered wooden barriers while colorful orbs whiz past. As combatants post up behind giant tractor tires and industrial tubing to settle on plans of attack, refs keep watch to ensure safety and fair play. When off the battlegrounds, teams can prep for future matches by gearing up at the pro shop, which stocks paintball markers, masks, and apparel.

Order all of your favorite pub classics and munch away at O'Sullivan's Pub in Santa Maria. Low-fat choices are not featured on the menu this place serves the real deal. Drinks here are readily available, so you can enjoy a glass of red or try something new. Take advantage of great beer and tasty bites when you stop by for happy hour. O'Sullivan's Pub has a large dining room, making it easy to seat large parties. There's plenty of room at the restaurant for dancing as well. The restaurant's "rush" is all weekend long, so diners should be prepared to wait for a table. No need to gussy up for a trip to O'Sullivan's Pub, where patrons dress for comfort and fun. O'Sullivan's Pub can also cater your next party; call today for details. Parking is provided in a nearby lot, so diners can easily walk to and from their cars. Cyclists are in luck. O'Sullivan's Pub provides bike parking. If you go out for a nice meal, it doesn't need to cost $100, come treat yourself at O'Sullivan's Pub. All major credit cards are accepted.

Twenty years ago, Dan Hilker and Gary Ford decided they could make beer better. It was a bold idea, and one they set about proving by crafting their own bold brews, eventually forming Santa Maria Brewing Co. After two decades, thousands of bottles, and a heaping of local notoriety later, the duo has in many ways done what they set out to. Gary has now retired, leaving Dan to partner with Byron and Karen Moles, who have helped expand the business and train a new generation of brewers. As part of the brewery's wider offerings, Dan and crew opened the Nipomo Tap Room. The taps here flow with Santa Maria Brewing Co favorites from their classic, hoppy California pale ale to their rich, wintry chocolate porter. The bar also serves a limited food menu, but a planned kitchen expansion will make room for chefs to prepare full lunch and dinner menus and to wear the tallest hats they can find.