Breakaway without breaking your budget

Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast

Plan Your Getaway

Trips Matched to Your Taste

Photo of La Purisima Mission in the Santa Maria Valley
Explore out

& Settle in

Whether your day was filled with authentic barbecue, award-winning wine, a day at the dunes or all of the above, we've got options when it comes to where you rest your head to recharge.

Traveling with a mix of outdoor enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, foodies, and culture lovers? Santa Maria Valley has something for everyone. The only hard part is deciding what to do first.

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Not everyone’s sipping wine this month—and that’s okay. πŸ‚If you’re in the Sober October spirit, our friends at Guadalupe Social Club have you covered. Their Autumn Ember mocktail brings all the cozy fall vibes—think spiced, citrusy, with the gentlest kick—no spirits required.Whether your glass is full of Pinot or a perfectly balanced zero-proof pour, October in Santa Maria Valley still tastes amazing.

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Trade your routine for a weekend full of rolling vineyards, Santa Maria Style barbecue, and wide-open space.Tag the person riding shotgun for your fall road trip to Santa Maria Valley! 🍁πŸ₯©πŸ·Hit the link in our bio for our road trip guide!

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...Still looking. πŸ‘€The calendar says “fall,” but Santa Maria Valley’s still got plenty of sunshine and perfect 70° days. Basically, it’s summer in disguise — and that's exactly why your fall break should happen here.

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With a new, quick flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor into Santa Maria Airport, you’ll swap the heat for another kind of sizzle: Santa Maria Style barbecue.Plus mild temperatures, coastal breezes, stunning views, and fewer crowds.

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