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Santa Margarita

California, United States · North America

About Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Atascadero, 17km from The Madonna Inn.

Santa Margarita is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,259, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Margarita sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Margarita to your route.

About Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita (Spanish for "St. Margaret") is an unincorporated community located in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was founded in 1889 near Cuesta Peak and San Luis Obispo along today's State Route 58. The town's name comes from the Mexican Alta California land grant of Rancho Santa Margarita. It is home to

Read more the Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia site. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Santa Margarita as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 1,291 at the 2020 census.

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Where is Santa Margarita located?

Santa Margarita is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.3900 latitude, -120.6091 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Margarita?

Santa Margarita has a population of approximately 1,259 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,259
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.3900, -120.6091

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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Santa Margarita

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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The Madonna Inn

A flamboyantly kitsch roadside inn on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, famous for its 110 uniquely themed rooms and rock waterfall men's restroom.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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  • 78 kmRagged PointClifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

Nearby Destinations

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