Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast
Trips Matched to Your Taste
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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,…
Since 1917, the Historic Santa Maria Inn has welcomed travelers with timeless charm in the heart of wine country. 🍷
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.
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to book your stay.
Big matches.⚽ Bigger crowds.🤔 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.
🔗 Tag your road trip co-pilot and start planning at the link in our bio.
Sunshine, fresh air, and a bucket in hand 🫐☀️
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.
📍3665 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA
Who’s helping you fill your bucket?
Our priorities? 🍷
1. A glass of wine
2. Santa Maria Style barbecue
3. Doing absolutely nothing else
In Santa Maria Valley, it really is that simple.
🚗💨 GIVEAWAY TIME
We’re teaming up with @wck_cruisin_nationals and the @santamariavalleychamber to give away FOUR pairs of tickets to the West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals Model Car Show at the Santa Maria Fairpark, taking place May 23-24. 🏁🔥
Here’s how to enter:
✔️ Follow @wck_cruisin_nationals and @santamariavalley
✔️ Fill out the entry form at the link in our bio @santamariavalley
That’s it! The giveaway ends Friday, May 15 at 11:59 PM. Four winners will be randomly selected and notified via email on May 18.
Start your engines, and good luck 🤞
Save the date and come hungry. 🍖
The all-new Santa Maria Barbecue Festival is happening September 18–20 at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria. This weekend will be bigger, smokier, and more family-friendly than ever.
What’s waiting for you:
• Santa Maria Style barbecue tastings
• Beer Festival
• 40+ bands across two stages
• Carnival rides and games
• 40+ food and merchant vendors
• FREE admission
Three days of live music, local flavor, and that unmistakable Santa Maria Style barbecue. Tag your crew and start planning your September weekend. ⬇️
Link in bio for more info.
Dust off your boots. 🤠 The 83rd Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is back!
From May 27–31, the rodeo comes alive with four days of nonstop action at the Elks Event Center. It’s grit. It’s tradition. It’s community. And it’s one of Santa Maria Valley’s can’t-miss events of the year.
Tag your rodeo crew and start planning your long weekend. 🐎🌅 Link in bio for more details!
Rev those engines and roll into Santa Maria Valley from May 22 through 24! 🏁
The 2026 West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals is back at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Bring the family, dust off that classic lead sled, and celebrate the art of kustomizing with fellow car lovers. It’s a weekend of chrome, culture, and good times you won’t want to miss. 🛠️✨
Tap the link in our bio for more.
Go ahead. Calm your nervous system. Then grab a fork. 🫶
Santa Maria style barbecue, slow-cooked perfection, and all the smoky goodness your brain didn’t know it needed.
