
Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast
Trips Matched to Your Taste
If it's been too long since your last weekend getaway and you need to stock your wine shelf–and fridge–we've got your weekend wine plans stock, lock and barrel.
Highlights
- Free Wine Tasting
- Sunset Wine Swirling
- Classic Santa Maria Style Barbecue

Get a taste of recreation done #SantaMariaStyle. Grab your hiking shoes, helmet, flip flops and sense of adventure to experience 13 beaches, 24 hiking trails, cycling and more.
Highlights
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Beer and Pizza

Come hungry and experience fresh, delicious food steeped in tradition dating back 150 years. We have a style all our own, and you have to taste it to believe it.
Highlights
- Authentic Santa Maria Style Barbecue
- Easy outdoor hike to walk it off and take in the scenery
- Beer and wine
- A little more barbecue

Uncover the history of Santa Maria Valley and engage in the backstories of the things and people who have helped to make this great valley what it has become today.
Highlights
- "Ancient" relics in the dunes
- The oldest Buddhist temple in California
- La Purisima Mission State Park

Santa Maria Valley welcomes guests like family. So we invite you to let your hair down, kick your feet up and enjoy a weekend on your own, at your own pace.
Highlights
- Wine tasting
- Oso Flaco Lake
- Monarch butterfly grove


& 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.
7 Hotels Under $100/night in Santa Maria Valley
Sometimes, you just need to hit pause and dive into relaxation mode head-on. Whether that means sampling new wines and chowing down on local bites,…

@thehistoricsantamariainn has it all this season: festive Halloween décor, historic charm, and maybe even a friendly ghost or two... It`s the perfect spooky-season stay. πβ¨
@thehistoricsantamariainn has it all this season: festive Halloween décor, historic charm, and maybe even a friendly ghost or two... It`s the perfect spooky-season stay. πβ¨ ...

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.
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. ...

Every getaway is better with a game plan. The best part? We`ve done all the legwork.
From hikes to wine tasting to hidden gems, you’ll find it all in our maps and guides.
Check them all out at the link in our bio.
Every getaway is better with a game plan. The best part? We`ve done all the legwork.
From hikes to wine tasting to hidden gems, you’ll find it all in our maps and guides.
Check them all out at the link in our bio. ...

Not everyone’s sipping wine this month—and that’s okay. π
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.
Not everyone’s sipping wine this month—and that’s okay. π
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. ...

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! ππ₯©π·
Hit the link in our bio for our road trip guide!
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! ππ₯©π·
Hit the link in our bio for our road trip guide! ...

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Local faves, downloadable guides, first-to-know happenings — our newsletter is like your VIP pass to all things Santa Maria Valley.
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Local faves, downloadable guides, first-to-know happenings — our newsletter is like your VIP pass to all things Santa Maria Valley.
Want to join the list? Link in bio. ...

...Still looking. π
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.
...Still looking. π
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. ...

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.
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. ...













