Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Maria, CA

143,647 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Santa Maria? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Santa Maria. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.9333°N, -120.4431°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Santa Maria

Find waterfalls to hike near Santa Maria

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Maria (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Santa Maria (2 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Islay Falls waterfall

Islay Falls

26.8 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Santa Maria With Waterfalls

Nojoqui Falls waterfall

Nojoqui Falls

24 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Islay Falls waterfall

Islay Falls

26.8 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Sisquoc Falls waterfall

Sisquoc Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wellhouse Falls waterfall

Wellhouse Falls

8.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Santa Maria, California

Newsom Springs

13.4 mi 99°F

Newsom Springs delivers 99-degree water at just 638 feet elevation in the coastal ranges, creating a remarkable 39-degree tempe...

Las Cruces Hot Springs

30.5 mi 99°F

Las Cruces Hot Springs emerges at 99°F within Gaviota State Park in Santa Barbara County, accessible via a short 350-foot walk ...
Cameta Warm Spring

Cameta Warm Spring

31.0 mi 73°F

Cameta Warm Spring flows at 73°F from the Temblor Range in San Luis Obispo County at 1,621 feet elevation near Shandon. This ro...

Pecho Warm Springs

33.7 mi 95°F

Pecho Warm Springs flows at 95 degrees Fahrenheit within Montaña de Oro State Park along the San Luis Obispo County coast, crea...

Franklin Hot Springs

40.4 mi

Franklin Hot Springs sits at 864 feet elevation in San Luis Obispo County's gentle rolling terrain near Paso Robles, positioned...

Santa Ysabel Springs (Sulphur Spr)

41.1 mi 92°F

Santa Ysabel Springs, also known as Sulphur Springs, delivers 92°F thermal water in the rolling hills east of Paso Robles. The ...

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