Old Town Orcutt Homes for Rent

Old Town Orcutt, located on California’s Central Coast, is a historic neighborhood 7 miles south of Santa Maria. Known for its early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, the area features a main shopping and dining corridor with storefronts reminiscent of an old western movie. Residents enjoy walking to local DIY shops, restaurants, and boutiques along Clark Avenue. Community involvement is strong, with locals participating in organizations like the Old Orcutt Merchants’ Association and events such as the annual Chalk Festival and Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade. Dining options include Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen for breakfast and Far Western Tavern for Santa Maria-style barbeque. For groceries, residents frequent Old Town Market or Albertsons. The neighborhood is home to highly rated schools, including Patterson Road Elementary, Orcutt Junior High, and Ernest Righetti High. Recreational spaces include the 10-acre May Grisham Park, home to the Orcutt National Little League, and Orcutt Park, a compact green space with picnic areas and a playground. State Route 1 provides access to nearby beaches like Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve, 16 miles away, while Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Route 6 bus connects to Santa Maria. Santa Maria Airport is 4 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport is 155 miles away. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a safer place to live.