Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast
Trips Matched to Your Taste
& 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.
Craft Cocktail Contest
Get ready to toast to the best of Santa Maria Valley! Throughout the entire month of March, we are turning up the heat on our local liquid arts scene. From our world-class wineries to our hidden-gem dive bars and upscale eateries, Santa Maria Valley’s finest mixologists are competing for the ultimate title.
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,…
Sweet and 100% California. 🍓
We’re celebrating National California Strawberry Day with a look back at the best moments from the Santa Maria Strawberry Festival, from juicy bites to fun for the whole family.
Think you’re ready for this year’s strawberry magic? Check out the link in our bio to plan your visit!
Were you put in charge of planning Spring Break? 🤔
Think beach days and backroad drives. Wine tasting and barbecue. Trails galore and plenty of room to explore without the crowds. Whether you’re here for a long weekend or a full reset, Santa Maria Valley has a way of filling your days just right.
Check out the link in our bio to see all the things to do and start planning your break your way.
We put a ring on it.💍
(And by it, we mean Santa Maria Style barbecue.)
Save the date for the all-new, three-day Santa Maria Barbecue Festival. This is a celebration of smoky flavors, red oak fires, and the kind of barbecue worth committing to.
More details coming soon. Formal invitation to follow.
You may know Santa Maria, but do you know Santa Maria ✨Valley✨?
We`re Santa Maria proper (the city), but also the 30-mile radius around that. Come see it for yourself!
The ultimate toast awaits! 🥂
Our 2026 Craft Cocktail Contest is your excuse to sip your way through the region, from wineries and breweries to restaurants that know their way around a proper pour. Each stop is serving a signature cocktail inspired by the flavors and stories of Santa Maria Valley.
How to vote:
📸 Snap a photo of your drink
📲 Post it to Instagram or Facebook
🏷️ Tag the location + #SMVCraftCocktail26
Every post counts as a vote for the People’s Choice winner. Two titles. Dozens of drinks. One very tasty month. 🍸
Link in bio for all of the details!
Sweet, sun-ripened, and picked straight from the source. 🍓☀️ A visit to @littlepetesfarm is a reminder that some of the best flavors are grown locally.
🔗 Discover the magic that Santa Maria Valley Strawberries offer at the link in our bio!
I just want `cue! Have some tri-tip, got the whole coast lookin at... you 🥩😍🎶
Looking for a stay that checks all the boxes (and then some)? Best Western Plus Big America is ready for you.
Here’s what you’ll love:
🛏️ Spacious, comfy guest rooms
🏊 Heated pool + hot tub
🐾 Pet-friendly stays
📍 Easy access to beaches, wineries, golf, and more
Whether you’re road-tripping the Central Coast or settling in for a relaxed getaway, this is your home base — without stretching the budget.
🔗 Link in bio to book your stay.
Good drinks, good food, and a place that`s easy to settle into. 🍷🍺
@guadalupesocialclub brings affordable local wines, beers, and bites to the heart of historic downtown Guadalupe. With dune views, plenty of outdoor space, and a cozy, intimate interior, it’s the kind of spot everyone feels welcome at. Stay awhile. This place was made for it.
