You can get 24 free TV channels in Santa Maria, CA
10 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Santa Maria. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: E (96°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (96°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Santa Maria, CA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KCOY-TV Santa Maria, CA · Full Power | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KSBY San Luis Obispo, CA · Full Power | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TK-D Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 3.0 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KLFA-LD Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 7.6 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | KDFS-CD Santa Maria, CA · Class A | 8.7 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | KQMM-CD Santa Maria, CA · Class A | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26PP-D Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA · Low Power | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | KTSB-CD Santa Maria, CA · Class A | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKDJ-LD Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWSM-LD Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 14.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KEYT-TV Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 39.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Univision | KPMR Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 39.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | Telemundo | KTAS San Luis Obispo, CA · Full Power | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KLDF-CD Lompoc, CA · Class A | 13.2 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16FC-D San Luis Obispo, CA · Translator | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KKFX-CD San Luis Obispo, CA · Class A | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KE-D San Luis Obispo, Etc, CA · Translator | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | Local / LPTV | K10OG-D Lompoc, CA · Class A | 13.3 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | K32LT-D San Luis Obispo, CA · Class A | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFUL-LD San Luis Obispo, CA · Low Power | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | Local / LPTV | KSBO-CD San Luis Obispo, CA · Class A | 31.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBAB-LD Santa Barbara, CA · Low Power | 39.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QS-D Santa Barbara, Etc., CA · Translator | 39.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCCF-LD Atascadero, CA · Low Power | 31.9 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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