Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast
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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,…
A Saturday well spent in wine country. 🍷
The 42nd Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival brings together 70+ wineries, 25+ food purveyors, live music, and plenty of Santa Barbara County wine to enjoy.
📅 October 17, 2026 | 12–4 p.m.
📍 Firestone Estate, 4875 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Ynez
Make a weekend of it with winery events happening throughout the weekend, from winemaker dinners to barrel tastings.
🔗 Get the details and plan your visit at the link in our bio.
The best sleep you`ll ever get is after a Santa Maria Style tri-tip and a glass of pinot. 😴🍷
Book your stay at the link in our bio. 🔗
Driving up from Los Angeles? We mapped out the perfect road trip to Santa Maria Valley. 🙌
🌴 Start in Los Angeles
☀️ Soak up the sun in Santa Barbara
🐎 Sip your way through Santa Ynez wine country on horseback
🇩🇰 Wander the Danish streets of Solvang
🥾☀️🍺 Stay and explore in Santa Maria Valley
🗺️ View our full road trip guide at the link in our bio.
Pumpkin spice is...fine. But have you tried pairing it with Santa Maria Style barbecue and local wine on an autumn day? 🍂🍷
Ever wondered what wine harvest actually looks like? 🍇
We`ve gone behind the scenes with winemaker Clarissa Nagy to show you exactly how Santa Maria Valley grapes go from vine to bottle.
Clarissa has been crafting wine in this region since 1995 and is known for her appreciation for the fruit that comes from Santa Maria Valley. She continues to refine and perfect the wines at Riverbench Winery in Santa Maria Valley.
📍 Riverbench Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria
🕐 Open daily 10am to 4pm
San Francisco to Santa Maria Valley: the road trip California was made for. 🚗 🌊
🌉 Start in San Francisco
🎢 Explore Santa Cruz`s historic boardwalk
🦦 Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium
🛍️ Slow down and visit unique shops in Carmel-by-the-Sea
⛵ Stop for fresh air and see Morro Rock in Morro Bay
🍷🥩 🌊 Stay and explore in Santa Maria Valley
The best part? The destination makes the whole drive worth it.
🗺️ View our full road trip guide at the link in our bio.
Happy California Wine Month to all who celebrate🍷😌
Santa Maria Valley has more than 30 winery tasting rooms and is one of California`s oldest wine regions for a reason. No wonder wine lovers keep coming back.
Come taste what all the fuss is about. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more.
🔥 BBQ FESTIVAL GIVEAWAY 🔥
We’re giving away 4-packs of tickets to the Santa Maria BBQ Tasting at the Santa Maria Barbecue and Music Festival! 🍖🎶
Four lucky winners will each receive four tickets to enjoy the BBQ Tasting on Saturday, September 19, from 12–4 p.m. at Pioneer Park.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @santamariavalley and @smbbqfest
2️⃣ Fill out the entry form at the link in our bio
📅 Giveaway ends Tuesday, September 8 at 11:59 p.m.
🎟️ Four winners will be randomly selected and notified after the entry period ends.
Good BBQ, good music, good company. We’ll see you at the festival! 🤠
Limit one entry per user. No purchase necessary.
If you haven`t eaten at these five barbecue spots, have you even been to Santa Maria Valley? 🍖😌
Which one`s your go-to? Any others we should feature? Drop them below. 👇
