Food and Drink
Santa Maria Valley has over 50 restaurants, seven unique AVAs, 34 tasting rooms, and a growing selection of local breweries. You’ll find no better place to get your fill.
Restaurants
From fresh pies to crisp salads to smokey barbecue, there’s no better place to nourish. Some may call them charming pubs or farm-to-table cafes, but we’ll just call them darn good places to eat.
Berry Picking and Farmers Markets
From roadside stops to farmer’s markets, you’ll notice some of the biggest, brightest strawberries you’ve ever laid eyes on right here in our valley—all thanks to our cool climate and year-round growing season. Because everything’s sweeter when it’s allowed to take its time.
SheBuysTravel: Why Everyone Is Heading to Santa Maria Valley This September
Looking to plan a getaway around great food? SheBuysTravel recently put the Santa Maria BBQ Festival on its list of must-visit experiences—and we couldn’t agree…
