Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Margarita April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Santa Margarita Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita.dx6150927)[Hotels in Santa Margarita](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita-Hotels.d6150927.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Margarita Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Margarita.d6150927.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Margarita Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita.d6150927.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Santa Margarita, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Margarita Types of activities Where to stay [Santa Margarita travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita.dx6150927) ![Beautiful yellow goldifelds blossom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150927/70066a57-556c-4e25-af75-27dee13e50af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oak trees in a meadow covered with yellow and indigo spring flowers sprawled over the area from the spring Superbloom season. Santa Margarita, California, United States of America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150927/6ab8bd46-75cf-455a-b92f-1dae07d03657.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Margarita](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976370558/c88cd9ae-bf17-4b65-a844-bba1a0d432e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Margarita](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976370558/8d52faa4-ab58-4429-a0b5-93c665051903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Margarita](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976370558/fa2428cb-75b8-4837-965c-1ce4dfa414eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Margarita Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Santa Margarita has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Santa Margarita is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Margarita to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Santa Margarita Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Margarita. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santa Margarita attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Margarita ### Tours & day trips [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48364655/9ffb2309-7801-4e78-8853-488a48c3154e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar 4h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $264 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paso-robles-sidecar-deluxe-wine-tour-with-tastings.a48364655.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910735/ff8d7ced-6635-460b-a762-c7e31c1b221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental 4h Free cancellation available CA $918 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pismo-beach-dune-buggy-rental-with-souvenir-t-shirts.a44910735.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure 1h Free cancellation available CA $124 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52071171/ad524a3a-0507-40fd-bcdc-44bba7a3cdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure 3h 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4861498/1a17e012-9e3d-4eaa-9298-2460b889dbfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo 1h 30m 9.8/10 32 Viator reviews CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ghost-true-crime-tour-in-san-luis-obispo.a4861498.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48573917/10332c5b-d734-4922-8d0e-99cd6cb856e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure 1h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paso-robles-cass-winery-tour-with-wine-tasting.a48573917.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47901783/d5cb742c-65ee-4bf9-8b0f-a448cfc0dbd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines 2h 30m 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $166 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946976/43562b88-eda1-4b05-a2cc-0c9c2e5fc136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo 1h 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews CA $91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-sidecar-vineyard-adventure-san-luis-obispo.a49946976.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Cal Poly Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50878274/29e1a2b8-7b30-4ee3-94bd-ef1c3927d315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cal Poly Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game 1h Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cal-poly-scavenger-hunt-and-escape-game.a50878274.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure 1h Free cancellation available CA $124 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5066921/79925ff5-5c45-4df0-bf62-44b0a04d18f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo 3h Free cancellation available CA $300 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-sidecar-winery-tour-through-san-luis-obispo.a5066921.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50709291/ecf064cf-b699-446d-8f8d-b9f9e3b6df8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-spanish-roots-self-guided-audio-gps-walking-tour.a50709291.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Essential City centre SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998617/2a192e6e-9db3-44ca-a24f-f0c98e1ceedd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Essential City centre SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 2h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/essential-city-centre-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910735/ff8d7ced-6635-460b-a762-c7e31c1b221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental 4h Free cancellation available CA $918 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pismo-beach-dune-buggy-rental-with-souvenir-t-shirts.a44910735.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52071171/ad524a3a-0507-40fd-bcdc-44bba7a3cdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure 3h 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ![Morro Bay: Pontoon Boat Rental with Wildlife Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51893799/99c7eb30-25b6-41d9-ae46-fef08e00ea5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morro Bay: Pontoon Boat Rental with Wildlife Watching 1h+ Free cancellation available CA $185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/morro-bay-pontoon-boat-rental-with-wildlife-watching.a51893799.activity-details?&rid=6150927&location=Santa+Margarita&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Margarita | Number of things to do | 24 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-self-guide-walking-tour.a46567155.activity-details): CA $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/pacific-coast-highway-big-sur-self-guided-driving-tour.a787313.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-santa-lucia-guided-nature-tour-by-hummer.a47956634.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-margarita-ranch-foraging-tour.a47957656.activity-details)[Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-santa-lucia-guided-nature-tour-by-hummer.a47956634.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-margarita-ranch-foraging-tour.a47957656.activity-details)[Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details)[San Luis Obispo Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity](/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-scavenger-hunt-walking-activity.a51295134.activity-details)[Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure](/things-to-do/paso-robles-cass-winery-tour-with-wine-tasting.a48573917.activity-details) | | With kids | [Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details)[Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo](/things-to-do/ghost-true-crime-tour-in-san-luis-obispo.a4861498.activity-details)[Coastal Hiking Adventures on California's Central Coast](/things-to-do/coastal-hiking-adventures-on-californias-central-coast.a51290105.activity-details)[3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast](/things-to-do/3-hour-kayaking-and-hiking-in-californias-central-coast.a46019451.activity-details)[Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Margarita --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Margarita #### Santa Margarita Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Margarita Lake during your travels in Santa Margarita. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita-Lake-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248635976196045.Vacation-Attraction) #### Soda Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soda Lake during your travels in Santa Margarita. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Soda-Lake-Santa-Margarita.d553248621532640063.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ancient Peaks Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ancient Peaks Winery during your travels to Santa Margarita. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ancient-Peaks-Winery-California.d553248621532640021.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pozo Saloon You can get tickets for a performance at Pozo Saloon during your stay in Pozo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Pozo-Saloon-Santa-Margarita.d553248621561135668.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pozo Valley Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Pozo Valley Winery during your travels to Santa Margarita. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Pozo-Valley-Winery-California.d553248621532640022.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Santa Margarita ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pozo Valley Winery and Ancient Peaks Winery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Margarita-Downtown.dx983843627818414080) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Margarita ![Swinging bridge in Arroyo Grande, California ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179951/f0612114-d5ac-4727-a2e8-0c69a2cd676a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arroyo Grande ![Atascadero ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6562/df42a58d-c85a-4d67-955a-9e737f691f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Atascadero ![Morro Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8976/7bfbd77d-4587-44cf-aad9-f582ca3adcc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morro Bay ![San Luis Obispo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8976/7bfbd77d-4587-44cf-aad9-f582ca3adcc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Luis Obispo ![The Creston Community Church in Creston California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427432/b5643e50-fff9-45fb-ad1d-7877333cbd37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Creston ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Margarita worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Margarita? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Margarita? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Margarita? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Margarita with kids? > - [Morro Bay: Whale Watching Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/morro-bay-whale-watching-adventure.a52071171.activity-details) > - [Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/ghost-true-crime-tour-in-san-luis-obispo.a4861498.activity-details) > - [Coastal Hiking Adventures on California's Central Coast](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-hiking-adventures-on-californias-central-coast.a51290105.activity-details) > - [3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-hour-kayaking-and-hiking-in-californias-central-coast.a46019451.activity-details) > - [Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Margarita for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Margarita? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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