July 18, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Join us for the Pure Barre Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy B, RSM, CA 92688. Register here: https://www.rsmchamber.org/event-6188493/Registration
Every Friday-Saturday 10 am, Sunday, 1:30 pm. Take a scenic ride into the crown jewel of the Central Coast—the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, home of Ancient Peaks Winery’s estate Margarita Vineyard. Out on the ranch, we will wind through the vines on a 12 mile ride and learn about sustainable winegrowing practices as well as the land’s unique geology and abundant native wildlife. Cap off this educational 2-hour excursion with lunch and additional wine tasting at the Ancient Peaks tasting room and café across the street. Cost $175 per person. Reserve here: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/e-bike-tours/
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00am–12:00pm. Join us for a fun craft! Location: 9630 Murphy Ave, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. This is an introduction to working with oven-baked clay. The clay stays soft until you bake it at home. Directions will be provided. Either create a small jewelry dish, or a colorful resting place for your favorite cup. More info here: https://sanluisobispo.librarycalendar.com/event/crafting-clay-19437
Sunday School at Santa Margarita Community Church takes place at 9:00am before our Sunday Lord's Day service, so that all can participate in the service afterwards. For Children 2nd-5th Grade: Children's Sunday school follows the Generations of Grace curriculum, which walks through a passage a week and teaches the whole Bible over the course of three years. For 6th Graders-Adults, we will be studying Wisdom Literature. We meet in Santa Margarita Community Hall (22501 I St, Santa Margarita, CA 93453)
Every Friday-Saturday 10 am, Sunday, 1:30 pm. Take a scenic ride into the crown jewel of the Central Coast—the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, home of Ancient Peaks Winery’s estate Margarita Vineyard. Out on the ranch, we will wind through the vines on a 12 mile ride and learn about sustainable winegrowing practices as well as the land’s unique geology and abundant native wildlife. Cap off this educational 2-hour excursion with lunch and additional wine tasting at the Ancient Peaks tasting room and café across the street. Cost $175 per person. Reserve here: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/e-bike-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am and 2pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Come learn about a few common bird species that live on the Santa Margarita Ranch, with a focus on Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Red-tailed Hawks. Together, we will take a walk on the wild side while we gain an understanding of the role that these organisms play in the Ranch ecosystem. We will learn how to identify these birds using sight and sound and find out why they are so famous. Let's uncover some of the mystery surrounding their lives! This tour includes a scenic ¾-mile hike with minimal elevation gain. If you have mobility concerns, we can happily accommodate as long as weather and road conditions permit. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Experience a guided offroad immersion into the natural world of the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. This visually spectacular tour leads you into the diverse Santa Lucia mountain range in one of our open-air Kawasaki Mule off-road vehicles. Along the way, our ranch naturalist will discuss native ecosystems and plants; the local wildlife, foraging and uses of natural materials, and the remarkable history of the ranch and the town of Santa Margarita. This 2 hour tour will ultimately open your eyes to one of the Central Coast’s hidden gems, revealing environmental insights that will last a lifetime. For more Information and Tickets ($45): https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 2:00 pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Foraging has been a part of Native Californian peoples’ health, well-being and survival for thousands of years. Many plants found on Santa Margarita Ranch carry a strong historical significance, and we embrace foraging as a cultural practice that remains relevant in this modern age. Join us as we take you on a journey through time and nature to discover a variety of plants that can be used for nutrition, beverages and other healthful purposes. Along the way, we will educate you on what plants to avoid, and we will teach you mindful enjoyment of the environment no matter where you spend your every day. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Experience a guided offroad immersion into the natural world of the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. This visually spectacular tour leads you into the diverse Santa Lucia mountain range in one of our open-air Kawasaki Mule off-road vehicles. Along the way, our ranch naturalist will discuss native ecosystems and plants; the local wildlife, foraging and uses of natural materials, and the remarkable history of the ranch and the town of Santa Margarita. This 2 hour tour will ultimately open your eyes to one of the Central Coast’s hidden gems, revealing environmental insights that will last a lifetime. For more Information and Tickets ($45): https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am and 2pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Come learn about a few common bird species that live on the Santa Margarita Ranch, with a focus on Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Red-tailed Hawks. Together, we will take a walk on the wild side while we gain an understanding of the role that these organisms play in the Ranch ecosystem. We will learn how to identify these birds using sight and sound and find out why they are so famous. Let's uncover some of the mystery surrounding their lives! This tour includes a scenic ¾-mile hike with minimal elevation gain. If you have mobility concerns, we can happily accommodate as long as weather and road conditions permit. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 2:00 pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Foraging has been a part of Native Californian peoples’ health, well-being and survival for thousands of years. Many plants found on Santa Margarita Ranch carry a strong historical significance, and we embrace foraging as a cultural practice that remains relevant in this modern age. Join us as we take you on a journey through time and nature to discover a variety of plants that can be used for nutrition, beverages and other healthful purposes. Along the way, we will educate you on what plants to avoid, and we will teach you mindful enjoyment of the environment no matter where you spend your every day. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Experience a guided offroad immersion into the natural world of the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. This visually spectacular tour leads you into the diverse Santa Lucia mountain range in one of our open-air Kawasaki Mule off-road vehicles. Along the way, our ranch naturalist will discuss native ecosystems and plants; the local wildlife, foraging and uses of natural materials, and the remarkable history of the ranch and the town of Santa Margarita. This 2 hour tour will ultimately open your eyes to one of the Central Coast’s hidden gems, revealing environmental insights that will last a lifetime. For more Information and Tickets ($45): https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am and 2pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Come learn about a few common bird species that live on the Santa Margarita Ranch, with a focus on Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Red-tailed Hawks. Together, we will take a walk on the wild side while we gain an understanding of the role that these organisms play in the Ranch ecosystem. We will learn how to identify these birds using sight and sound and find out why they are so famous. Let's uncover some of the mystery surrounding their lives! This tour includes a scenic ¾-mile hike with minimal elevation gain. If you have mobility concerns, we can happily accommodate as long as weather and road conditions permit. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 2:00 pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Foraging has been a part of Native Californian peoples’ health, well-being and survival for thousands of years. Many plants found on Santa Margarita Ranch carry a strong historical significance, and we embrace foraging as a cultural practice that remains relevant in this modern age. Join us as we take you on a journey through time and nature to discover a variety of plants that can be used for nutrition, beverages and other healthful purposes. Along the way, we will educate you on what plants to avoid, and we will teach you mindful enjoyment of the environment no matter where you spend your every day. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Experience a guided offroad immersion into the natural world of the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. This visually spectacular tour leads you into the diverse Santa Lucia mountain range in one of our open-air Kawasaki Mule off-road vehicles. Along the way, our ranch naturalist will discuss native ecosystems and plants; the local wildlife, foraging and uses of natural materials, and the remarkable history of the ranch and the town of Santa Margarita. This 2 hour tour will ultimately open your eyes to one of the Central Coast’s hidden gems, revealing environmental insights that will last a lifetime. For more Information and Tickets ($45): https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 am and 2pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Come learn about a few common bird species that live on the Santa Margarita Ranch, with a focus on Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and Red-tailed Hawks. Together, we will take a walk on the wild side while we gain an understanding of the role that these organisms play in the Ranch ecosystem. We will learn how to identify these birds using sight and sound and find out why they are so famous. Let's uncover some of the mystery surrounding their lives! This tour includes a scenic ¾-mile hike with minimal elevation gain. If you have mobility concerns, we can happily accommodate as long as weather and road conditions permit. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Friday-Saturday 10 am, Sunday, 1:30 pm. Take a scenic ride into the crown jewel of the Central Coast—the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, home of Ancient Peaks Winery’s estate Margarita Vineyard. Out on the ranch, we will wind through the vines on a 12 mile ride and learn about sustainable winegrowing practices as well as the land’s unique geology and abundant native wildlife. Cap off this educational 2-hour excursion with lunch and additional wine tasting at the Ancient Peaks tasting room and café across the street. Cost $175 per person. Reserve here: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/e-bike-tours/
Every Tuesday to Friday at 2:00 pm. Meeting point: 22719 El Camino Real Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Foraging has been a part of Native Californian peoples’ health, well-being and survival for thousands of years. Many plants found on Santa Margarita Ranch carry a strong historical significance, and we embrace foraging as a cultural practice that remains relevant in this modern age. Join us as we take you on a journey through time and nature to discover a variety of plants that can be used for nutrition, beverages and other healthful purposes. Along the way, we will educate you on what plants to avoid, and we will teach you mindful enjoyment of the environment no matter where you spend your every day. For more Information and Tickets: https://www.margarita-adventures.com/nature-wildlife-tours/
Every Fourth Saturday @ 8:00 pm. Our stargazing site is located in the parking lot of the marina and boat launch at Santa Margarita Lake Park (SMLP). The park is approximately 8 miles south of the town of Santa Margarita, off of Pozo Road. (4695 Santa Margarita Lake Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). We highly recommend that you arrive before dark! Once you arrive at the park entrance kiosk, inform the Ranger that you are a CCAS member arriving for our ”Star Party”. You will be given access at no charge (providing your arrival time is reasonably close to sunset.) Ask for directions or simply proceed straight ahead and down the hill 1/4 mile to where the road flattens out at the very wide marina parking lot entrance. Our star party will be located at the parking lot of the marina and boat launch. The telescope area is at the south end of the parking lot beyond the San Luis Rowing Club building. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at CCAS stargazing activities. No smoking or vaping in the vicinity of the telescopes. Park rules prohibit smoking within 30 feet of any structure, parked boat, trailer, or RV.