Santa Margarita Ranch

Name: Santa Margarita Ranch
Address: Santa Margarita, CA, US
Telephone: +18055403214
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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Moreover, a 975-acre vineyard was established as one of the Central Coast’s first to employ resource conservation practices.

First established in 1787 by Spanish padres, Santa Margarita began as a farming and ranching outpost to support the operations of nearby Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Named Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia, this land was eventually privatized when Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1822 and awarded to a young officer of the Mexican Army as a land grant. From that time forward, the

Ranch has been owned and operated by several prominent California citizens, playing host to lavish rodeos, fiestas—even a circus—and today retains many of its original and early structures. Since 2000, the 13,900-acre Santa Margarita Ranch has been owned by the Rossi, Filipponi and Wittstrom families, whose rotational cattle grazing program has allowed perennial grasses to return, a lush riparian habitat to thrive, and the regeneration of many oak trees. The Ranch continues to be the site of grand fiestas, hosting non-profit fundraisers, tours, and private events throughout the year.

07/02/2025

🎄✨ Tickets are LIVE! ✨🎄
Join us for the 3rd Annual Christmas at the Ranch!

Get ready to ride the enchanting Jingle Bell Express steam & diesel trains, carrying you through twinkling lights and festive decor to Santa’s Village 🎅 — where every guest gets a cookie, a meet‑and‑greet with Santa, a magical performance by and so much more. 🍪🎩

📅 Dates: Every weekend from November 28th through December 21st

📍 Location: 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita Ranch, CA

✨ What’s new this year?
🎁 Expanded marketplace featuring local crafts & gifts
🍔 More food trucks, snacks & fire‑pit s’mores
🎯 Fun experiences

🚂 Train ticket options:
Historic Steam Train (with original Disneyland cars)
Open‑air Diesel Train

🎫 Tickets dropped TODAY—grab yours now at the link in bio before they sell out!
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06/30/2025

A beautiful evening at Santa Margarita Ranch for the annual Jack’s Helping Hands auction! ☀️

We’re honored to host this incredible event each year and thrilled with the amazing turnout. So much generosity, community spirit, and support for a truly impactful organization.

Here’s to another successful year—and many more to come! 💕

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06/04/2025

Quiet charm behind the scenes — the rustic beauty of the Asistencia at Santa Margarita Ranch ✨
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05/31/2025

Before cowboys, before trains… these oaks were here 🌳
The Spanish oaks of Santa Margarita Ranch have been holding it down for centuries — and they’re still stealing the show.
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05/27/2025

Meet the locals 🐄💛 — Raised with care on the longest continuously operating cattle ranch in California, our cows are part of a legacy that dates back to 1774. At Santa Margarita Ranch, we believe in stewardship, sustainability, and treating every animal with respect.

From historic roots to modern ranching, this land — and those who call it home — are something truly special.
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05/23/2025

🦅 Big news from Santa Margarita Ranch — our resident bald eagles have recently welcomed new eaglets into the world! Nestled high in the oaks, they’ve been putting on quite a show. Come experience this incredible sight on one of our eagle tours with . 🐣🌿

While you're here, make a day of it with zip lining, foraging tours, escape rooms, and more — all right here on the ranch. Adventure meets nature like nowhere else.

📍Santa Margarita Ranch
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05/19/2025

🚜✈️ Best of the West Antique Equipment Show – This Weekend! 🇺🇸🔥
Step back in time with roaring tractors, vintage planes, mighty tanks, classic military trucks, and more! Ride the steam trains pulling original Disneyland passenger cars and watch live blacksmith demos in action. Great food, cold drinks, and non-stop excitement for the whole family. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of American machinery and history!
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05/10/2025

Who’s excited for Best of the West Antique Equipment Show?!🇺🇸🚜

Join us on the Ranch May 23rd - 25th for a couple days of fun, antique tractors + cars + other fun things, and more! Make unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Tickets linked in our bio 🔗
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12/29/2024

Wrapping up the second annual Christmas at the Ranch and what a magical experience it’s been! It was so wonderful to see you all and share unforgettable memories & holiday magic together. 🎄✨🌟

A huge thank you to all of our amazing vendors for being a part of this special event, we couldn’t have done it without you!

As 2024 wraps up, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s to come. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

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12/25/2024

Celebrating love, laughter, and all the little moments that make the holidays special. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! 🎄🌟

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12/18/2024

Santa’s excited to see you this weekend! 🎅🤩

Our elves have been hard at work repairing everything that was damaged from the storm and we are looking forward to another magical weekend this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

This is the last weekend of Christmas at the Ranch this year so get your tickets now. The Disneyland cars are sold out but we still have some available for the Open Air cars. Tickets are going fast, get yours soon!!
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12/14/2024

It is with great disappointment we share that Santa’s Village has sustained considerable damage from last night’s winds. For the safety and enjoyment of our ticket holders we are making the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s event.

We wanted to notify all ticket holders as soon as possible but we have not yet been able to regroup to determine if we can offer a make-up night in coming days. Please give us a few hours to work on these logistics and we assure you we will be in touch with more information and options for all of tonight’s ticket holders. Again, we are devastated to make this difficult decision and promise to be in touch again today, as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Address

Santa Margarita, CA

Telephone

+18055403214

Website

https://www.smrevents.com/, https://www.christmasatthemargarita.com/, https://www.bestofthewestshow.com/scheduleofevents

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