Location: Orcutt
Top Things to do in Orcutt
Top 10 Things to do in Orcutt, United States
Orcutt is an unincorporated town located in the Santa Maria Valley of California, and a census-designated place; it is in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Orcutt is named for William Warren Orcutt, the manager of the Geological, Land and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. Known as the “Dean of Petroleum Geologists" Orcutt is credited with discovering fossilized prehistoric animal bones preserved in pools of asphalt on the Hancock Ranch. These would be the first of many fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits. In commemoration of Orcutt’s initial discovery, paleontologists named the La Brea Coyote in W.W. Orcutt’s honor, Canis orcutti.
Restaurants in Orcutt
1. PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 188 reviews
For more than 50 years PCPA - Pacific conservatory Theatre has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals. Begun in the summer of 1964, founder Donovan Marley laid the ground work for a year-round professional theatre company. PCPA remains the only resident professional company on the Central Coast producing consistent quality entertainment for the community while training thousands of actors and theatre technicians for a career in theatre.
Reviewed By cbo49r - orcutt, ca
Fun and well done theatre, very fair family friendly cost, and kid friendly snacks and intermission.
2. Waller Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By thawsout - Orcutt, California
You'll Love the pony rides and hot dog stand lady; they make a delightful Adventure for children or grandchildren! Finish off by cooling down in the water areas; lakes for feeding ducks( bring stale bread), waterfall Ponds for stone climbing and shady picnic/barbecue areas! It can get crowded, especially on weekends with many sections reserved for large parties or events, but there's still room for fun! Even college kids like to come home and go feed the ducks!
3. Presqu'ile Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Join us at our winery and tasting room in Santa Maria. Open Fridays 11am-6pm; Saturdays-Thursdays 11am-5pm. Offering a warm and gracious experience at the our tasting bar in our beautiful, state of the art winery in Santa Maria, guests may taste a flight of Presqu'ile wines, each expressing the unique characteristics of the Santa Maria Valley terroir. Club members also gain access to our club only outdoor lounge as well as our bocce ball and horseshoe pit. Members also receive an exclusive extra pour and their tasting is complimentary. We also offer tours by reservation at 11am and 2pm daily. This 75 minute tour and tasting provides guests with an overview of the Presqu'ile story, estate, wines and winery. Wines are tasted throughout the experience as guests tour the tasting room, cave, white wine and red wine levels and the outlook terrace. The tour concludes with a side by side tasting of three Presqu'ile Pinot Noirs paired with tasty bites. By appointment | $45 per person.
Reviewed By Jon M - Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
A beautiful winery, and there's plenty of places to sit inside or out. There's a couple of wine tastings to choose from, and our host, Cambria, was really friendly and helpful. They do an excellent charcuterie sharer platter, great quality and size, but be aware that the kitchen closes at 4pm - you can pre-order if you are going to arrive after then.
4. Nagy Wines
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
This Boutique winery was established in 1995. The tasting room is the most recent addition to the project, and opened in the heart of Orcutt in Fall 2014. Winemaker, Clarissa Nagy strives to produce wines that exhibit the flavor profile of Santa Barbara County and the specific vineyard sites: Bien Nacido Pinot Blanc, Santa Maria Valley Garey Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley White Hawk Vineyard Viognier and Syrah, Los Alamos, CA With a background in Food Science and a love for sensory, Clarissa has set up the tasting room to Bring that experience to her customers. During a visit, one will experience why and how the shape of the wine glass changes the sensory experience. The same wines are presented side by side in the recommended glass verses an alternate wine glass. Clarissa can often be found behind the bar pouring, when she is not in the cellar or walking blocks in the vineyard. The tasting room is also open by appointment of Monday and Tuesday.
Reviewed By ADemonDeacon - Alexandria, VA
We visited on a quiet Friday afternoon and were delighted to have Clarissa Nagy, the winemaker, pouring for us. The space is pleasant and Clarissa was a pleasure who possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area. We enjoyed all of her current releases, particularly the Pinot Blanc and the Syrah. The wines were expressive and full of character and I would not hesitate to recommend them. We shipped some home, which was very easy, and can't wait to revisit them.
5. Old Town Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By noonienoo31 - Los Angeles, California
A surprise of a Country Market in the small town of Old Orcutt, California- between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. Includes all the routine market fare--and much, much more. Need sunglasses or glasses of wine for tasting (this is the central coast after all)--all types of gadgets and fun old school tidbits.
Friendly and efficient staff
Part of a fun stroll on a lazy afternoon --and a relaxing day.
6. Naughty Oak Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Quality Brewed on the Central Coast! Welcome to our cozy brewery/taproom. We have 12 beers on tap, all brewed on site. We offer taster flights, pints, pitchers and crowlers to go. Family friendly, dog friendly, and outside food is welcome. Taco Tuesday every week, Trivia every Wednesday, and Food trucks and live music every Friday night!
Reviewed By Ken H
Feels like a neighborhood bar should. Clean and fun. Bring your food or order or get from the great food trucks! Games available. Friendly staff. Community!!!!!
7. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Yolanda M - Santa Maria, California
There's a craft table where kids can create, play diner, climbing wall, firemen gear, much more that keeps children interested in play for hours.
8. Santa Maria Museum of Flight
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By WhyAmIStillworking - Nipomo, California
A small museum at the Santa Maria airport with displays of current and older models of aircraft. The most interesting fact is where some of the Norton bomb sights mechanisms were kept. It was a real surprise.
10. Los Flores Ranch Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mielvert - Miami, Florida
We went there and hiked for about 2 hours without exploring everything. It is not flat terrain, however it's doable for a beginner hiker, with sandy trails that used to be paths for the gas company equipment.We took the manzanita, valley view, fire and watershed trails, up and down. At the entrance you have to register and pay a few dollars to enter (free for Santa Maria residents). The trails have regular shade stops with water and portapotties.
We had some very nice views around. Some people came to walk their dog. We also saw a couple of petroleum pumps just outside the park. A good place for short hikes and views with no crowds.
