Family Fun in Santa Maria Area

Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum

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Santa Maria Area has 10 family activities across 6 categories and 2 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

Venue notes from Santa Maria Area tracks

Mobile Ops Laser Tag operates with advanced tactical laser tag equipment that can function in broad daylight with ranges up to 600 feet, eliminating the need for traditional black light environments
Boomers Santa Maria offers an all-day pass for $44 that includes rides, mini golf, and arcade game credits, providing exceptional value for multi-hour visits
Sky Zone Santa Maria features a dedicated Toddler Zone, allowing children as young as 18 months to jump safely in a separate supervised area
Hop's Bounce House is an independent, locally owned trampoline park (not a franchise), with owner involvement highlighted in multiple customer reviews praising their friendliness and professionalism
Central Coast Zoo features about 100 species of animals on just 5 wooded acres, making it a compact but diverse collection of globally managed preservation programs
Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum: The museum offers community resources beyond exhibits, including complimentary diapers provided to families as part of their Children's Resource & Referral services
Central Coast Zoo features about 100 animal species from around the world, including animals enrolled in globally managed conservation programs such as burrowing owls
Mr. Putter's Family Fun Center: Features a unique 'Spin the Wheel' challenge that adds an interactive element to traditional mini golf gameplay
Andy's Awesome Arcade combines mini golf with vintage arcade games spanning three decades (80s, 90s, and early 2000s), creating a multi-entertainment venue experience
Central Coast Sports Arena: Family-owned roller rink with five generations of skaters in the family
Mobile Ops Laser Tag: The venue features two distinct outdoor arenas with different complexity levels: a Basic Field with 10+ obstacles and a Tactical Field with 20+ obstacles including inflatable walls, windows, and doorways
Boomers Santa Maria: The venue offers military and first responders a 15% discount, plus special promotions like Arcade Double Up Deal and Half Price Arcade Days on mid-week visits

More venue notes

Sky Zone Trampoline Park: The venue offers multiple specialized jumping activities including Freestyle Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, Drop Zone, and a Drop Slide in addition to standard trampoline areas
Hop's Bounce House: The venue features a character named 'Hops' (a giant bunny) that makes appearances at birthday parties, adding an entertainment element beyond typical trampoline park offerings
Central Coast Zoo (formerly Charles Paddock Zoo): The zoo offers a unique visitor engagement program where guests can purchase tokens in the gift shop to vote for conservation projects they wish to support
Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum: Features themed interactive exhibits including a pirate ship, bubble machine, and tar-pit displays designed for hands-on learning across multiple age groups
Central Coast Zoo Society: The zoo is located within a scenic wooded Lake Park setting in Atascadero, California, featuring paddleboat rentals on the lake as part of its interactive attractions
Mr. Putter's Family Fun Center: Incorporates unconventional mini golf obstacles like sand traps and a mining-themed hole experience, demonstrating creative course design in a compact space
Andy's Awesome Arcade - MrPuttersFFC: The venue features three distinct entertainment attractions under one roof: an 18-hole mini golf course, Paddy's Puzzle Parlor, and Gerry's Gemstone Mine
Central Coast Sports Arena: Located within the Santa Maria fairgrounds at Gate 7, requiring skaters to navigate around the back to access it

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