
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,…

Checking the summer forecast right now...
Santa Maria Valley: πβ¨
Cooler temps, open roads, and a destination that won`t break the bank. There`s no better place to beat the heat this summer.
Are you packed yet? We`ll see you on the coast. π
Checking the summer forecast right now...
Santa Maria Valley: πβ¨
Cooler temps, open roads, and a destination that won`t break the bank. There`s no better place to beat the heat this summer.
Are you packed yet? We`ll see you on the coast. π ...

Raise a glass to the women running the show in Santa Maria Valley! π·β¨
πΏ Cambria Winery & Vineyard is one of California`s most celebrated women-owned wineries, with female leadership from the vineyard to the bottle.
π₯ cnagy Wines was born from winemaker Clarissa Nagy`s passion for the Central Coast, and her Pinot Noir is absolutely worth seeking out.
π Riverbench Winery crafts stunning estate wines and sparkling bottles inspired by the traditions of Champagne.
π‘ Presqu`ile Winery brings Southern hospitality to wine country. Think horseback riding, bocce, and exceptional pours.
π Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is a Santa Barbara County icon, now led by winemaker and GM Kristin Bryden.
Head to the link in our bio to read the full blog and start planning your wine-filled weekend getaway!
Raise a glass to the women running the show in Santa Maria Valley! π·β¨
πΏ Cambria Winery & Vineyard is one of California`s most celebrated women-owned wineries, with female leadership from the vineyard to the bottle.
π₯ cnagy Wines was born from winemaker Clarissa Nagy`s passion for the Central Coast, and her Pinot Noir is absolutely worth seeking out.
π Riverbench Winery crafts stunning estate wines and sparkling bottles inspired by the traditions of Champagne.
π‘ Presqu`ile Winery brings Southern hospitality to wine country. Think horseback riding, bocce, and exceptional pours.
π Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is a Santa Barbara County icon, now led by winemaker and GM Kristin Bryden.
Head to the link in our bio to read the full blog and start planning your wine-filled weekend getaway! ...

We think we`ve found our calling... π
We think we`ve found our calling... π ...

Looking to ditch the big match crowds? β½
You could spend your summer in traffic…
or you could spend it here.
Right between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Maria Valley is the kind of getaway that doesn’t require a game plan.
β¨ Think open roads, coastal views, Santa Maria Style barbecue, and wine without the wait.
π Plan your getaway at the link in our bio.
Looking to ditch the big match crowds? β½
You could spend your summer in traffic…
or you could spend it here.
Right between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Maria Valley is the kind of getaway that doesn’t require a game plan.
β¨ Think open roads, coastal views, Santa Maria Style barbecue, and wine without the wait.
π Plan your getaway at the link in our bio. ...

Tee up your next Central Coast weekend in Santa Maria Valley! β³
ποΈβοΈLa Purisima Golf Course has rolling terrain and a nationally recognized design that rewards bold play.
π Rancho Maria Golf Club has foothill views, no parallel fairways, and offers a true sense of retreat.
π³ Blacklake Golf Resort sports 27 holes, lakeside fairways, and oak-lined challenges.
Which course are you playing first? Link in bio for more details!
Tee up your next Central Coast weekend in Santa Maria Valley! β³
ποΈβοΈLa Purisima Golf Course has rolling terrain and a nationally recognized design that rewards bold play.
π Rancho Maria Golf Club has foothill views, no parallel fairways, and offers a true sense of retreat.
π³ Blacklake Golf Resort sports 27 holes, lakeside fairways, and oak-lined challenges.
Which course are you playing first? Link in bio for more details! ...

Since 1917, the Historic Santa Maria Inn has welcomed travelers with timeless charm in the heart of wine country. π·
Sip in the Century Room, grab a pint in the Olde English Taproom, and unwind in the Barrel Room. Palm trees, fountains, cozy suites, and 30+ nearby wineries make it easy to turn one night into a weekend, where historic character meets modern comfort.
π Visit the link in our bio to book your stay.
Since 1917, the Historic Santa Maria Inn has welcomed travelers with timeless charm in the heart of wine country. π·
Sip in the Century Room, grab a pint in the Olde English Taproom, and unwind in the Barrel Room. Palm trees, fountains, cozy suites, and 30+ nearby wineries make it easy to turn one night into a weekend, where historic character meets modern comfort.
π Visit the link in our bio to book your stay. ...

Big matches.β½ Bigger crowds.π€ Hard pass.
While everyone`s stuck in traffic, you could be on an open road headed straight for Santa Maria Valley–right between Los Angeles and the Bay Area–and a world away from the chaos.
Room to breathe, savory Santa Maria Style barbecue, award-winning wines, and a coast that doesn`t care about the final score.
π Tag your road trip co-pilot and start planning at the link in our bio.
Big matches.β½ Bigger crowds.π€ Hard pass.
While everyone`s stuck in traffic, you could be on an open road headed straight for Santa Maria Valley–right between Los Angeles and the Bay Area–and a world away from the chaos.
Room to breathe, savory Santa Maria Style barbecue, award-winning wines, and a coast that doesn`t care about the final score.
π Tag your road trip co-pilot and start planning at the link in our bio. ...

Sunshine, fresh air, and a bucket in hand π«βοΈ
At U-Pick Blueberries, family outings turn into sweet memories. Pick blueberries and strawberries straight from the field, then take your haul home to enjoy.
Open March through July.
π3665 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA
Who’s helping you fill your bucket?
Sunshine, fresh air, and a bucket in hand π«βοΈ
At U-Pick Blueberries, family outings turn into sweet memories. Pick blueberries and strawberries straight from the field, then take your haul home to enjoy.
Open March through July.
π3665 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA
Who’s helping you fill your bucket? ...

Our priorities? π·
1. A glass of wine
2. Santa Maria Style barbecue
3. Doing absolutely nothing else
In Santa Maria Valley, it really is that simple.
Our priorities? π·
1. A glass of wine
2. Santa Maria Style barbecue
3. Doing absolutely nothing else
In Santa Maria Valley, it really is that simple. ...













