Let's Get Together Again When you're up for it, we're ready to welcome you back. Whether for a getaway with the girls, family road trip, or an adventure with your partner, Santa Maria Valley will be here. You can cool down, fill up, and sip and swirl at your own pace. Relax and Reconnect
Pair Wine and Strawberries from Home As we practice social distancing in these uncertain times, there’s no better opportunity to order wine online from one of the region’s 34 winery tasting rooms, pick up a carton of berries, and enjoy a tasting experience worth staying inside for. Sip and Snack
New Flights to and from Santa Maria The Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and United Airlines announced new routes that will help connect Santa Maria and the entire Central Coast to three major travel hubs — Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The daily, nonstop routes will begin operation in late 2020. All Aboard
May 7 Santa Maria Philharmonic: May's First Fridays at Four The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s First Fridays at Four series features a new YouTube performance by orchestra members in local landmarks and locations. This free recorded concert premiere will premier virtually on the First Friday of May (May 7th) at 4:00 pm on The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s YouTube channel! This May, we will all […]
June 1 Old Orcutt's First Friday Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
April 30 Free and Affordable Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara County Wine tasting is an essential part of any trip to Central Coast wine country. Santa Barbara County is home to seven American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) and more than 16,000 acres of vineyards that grow more than 60 different wine varieties. One of the best things about Santa Barbara County’s relaxed wine country is that you […]
April 22 The Story of The Santa Maria BBQ Copyright Santa Maria Style Barbecue is so distinctively delicious that the official menu is actually copyrighted to protect its authenticity and integrity. Santa Maria Style barbecue is a 150-year old Central Coast tradition that started in the 1800s in Santa Maria Valley, when local ranchers would host barbecue feasts for their vaqueros — or cowboys — […]
March 30 The Best Dog-Friendly California Central Coast Vacations Experience the best of California wine country with your pup by your side. California’s Central Coast is a hot spot for good wine, great food and outdoor adventures galore. When you make Santa Maria Valley the home base for your Central Coast getaway, you can experience all the comforts of home – including time spent […]
March 11 The Best Cycling Vacations along California’s Central Coast Santa Barbara County on the California Central Coast is known for its world-class wine region that features vineyard-lined rolling hills and fog-swept fields. There are plenty of ways to taste your way through the county’s wine region. But one of the best ways for guests to the region to take in the stunning scenery while […]
March 08 The Santa Maria Valley Stimulus – a boost for local businesses COVID-19 has rocked nearly every industry across the globe, and the travel industry was not immune to the economic impacts of the virus. But after nearly a year of being quarantined indoors, people are itching to get out and explore their favorite travel destinations again – safely. When the state of California reopened to restricted […]