Orcutt California

Fast Growing Community

Family-Friendly Qualities

Among the many reasons Orcutt is considered so desirable is its location. It’s on the northern border of Santa Barbara County and just to the south of San Luis Obispo County, yet real estate is more affordable here than in most other Central Coast towns. The median home price is under $400,000, and there are a variety of housing developments from the ultra upscale to the starter home variety and a number of new housing developments in the works. You can learn more about Orcutt Homes for Sale and use our map search feature to search Orcutt Real estate.

Despite its proximity to Santa Maria, Orcutt has its own well-regarded public school district. It boasts several elementary schools and two junior high schools. A new charter school is starting this fall 2008. There are a few private schools to choose from as well.

Another advantage people frequently mention about the community is the weather. The usual adjective applied is “mild,” but that term really doesn’t do it justice. Neither as hot nor as cold as California’s Central Valley, and not as foggy as the coast, the adjective that should come to mind is “ideal.” Highs don’t usually rise above the mid 70’s in summer and daytime winter lows just graze the low 50’s in a normal year.

A Great Launching Pad

It seems like Orcutt is centrally located in relation to just about everywhere . For commuters, it’s an enjoyable 45 minute drive up to San Luis Obispo. Vandenberg Air Force Base is a short 20 minute drive and many employeed at the Base choose Orcutt, California as their place of residence, If you work in Santa Barbara it will take you about an hour to get there, but the drive is just as beautiful. For wine country enthusiasts, vineyards are just outside of town and the hills and valleys of Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara beckon. Each Central Coast area is no more than an hour and a half away and you’ll have a hard time deciding which to visit first.

Closer to Home

Hanging out closer to home, there are many things to do within just a few miles of town. You’ll need a lot of free weekends to cover all the choices like taking in a play at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts at Allan Hancock college or enjoying a round of golf at the unpretentious Rancho Maria Golf Club just up the road in Santa Maria.

A Town for Sports Lovers

Sports activities for kids abound and sports events at the public high school are well attended by parents and alumni. Orcutt, California is the proud home to pro baseball player, Robin Ventura, pro football player, Mark Brunnell, and the Johnson Racing Team. Although there are no professional sports teams in the area, Orcutt is about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, resulting in a friendly rivalry among Orcutt residents.

Taste the Central Coast

There’s an endless variety of flavors to enjoy within just a few minutes of Orcutt. Our longtime favorite restaurant is Chef Ricks, with its cajun influence. Many don't realize that the Hitching Post, made famous in the movie Sideways, also has a restaurant in nearby Casmalia. And of course you’ll want to take advantage of the famous “Santa Maria Style Barbecue” offered in many local establishments. Fortunately you can find delicious and inexpensive authentic barbecue dinners on weekends as there is almost always a barbeque fundraiser somewhere in town in support of many worthwhile causes.

Within about a half hour’s drive you can also:

• Explore Solvang, the Danish town with old world charm, and enjoy scrumptious European pastry
• Enjoy an evening of gambling or a big-name concert the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez
• Visit the nostalgic town of Pismo Beach and feast on some of the best clam chowder this side of New England

But you don’t have to leave Orcutt to find ways to relax and enjoy life. You can fill your day and your stomach easily right in town when you:

• Visit the Loading Dock for coffee and browse the antiques
• Meet friends at Jack’s Restaurant & Bakery for a giant sandwich and a huge slab of pie
• Stop by the Addamo Estate Vineyard Tasting Room and Bistro for a glass of Pinot Noir and a delicious dinner
• Attend the Art and Wine party at the David Ryan Gallery on the first Friday of every month

Orcutt’s “Old Western Town” is still home to many of the buildings established around 1904 when the town was born. Looking something like the set of a Western movie, the town’s core is just the way locals like it. The Old Town Orcutt Revitalization Association invites you to join in their efforts to preserve and promote this unique asset.

Orcutt took its name from William Warren Orcutt, an oil company geologist who discovered oil nearby. The area was dominated by farming until homebuilders and home seekers claimed about eleven square miles of this corner of the Central Coast to call their own. Now it is one of most desirable communities in the area.

Real Estate Information

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Local Resources

Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce - Offers information about lodging, local economic opportunity, places of worship, healthcare, utilities and events.

Santa Maria Airport - Offers information about flights and schedules to and from Santa Maria

Marian Medical Center - Information about Orcutt and Santa Maria's local hospital.

What's New in Orcutt

• After many years of delay, the Orcutt Village Marketplace was approved by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors this month.
• The Orcutt Academy, a new charter school, is scheduled to open this Fall 2008
• The Orcutt Aquacenter was approved by the Planning Commission on April 4, 2008. Next step is to receive approval from the Architectual Review Board.

Coming Soon: You can get the Scoop on these other Central Coast Cities:

• Arroyo Grande
• Avila Beach
• Atascadero
• Buellton
• Grover Beach
• Los Osos
• Nipomo
• Morro Bay
• Oceano
• Orcutt
• Paso Robles
• Pismo Beach/Shell Beach
• San Luis Obispo
• Santa Maria
• Santa Ynez Valley
• Templeton