Breakaway without breaking your budget

Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for California’s Central Coast

Plan Your Getaway

Trips Matched to Your Taste

Photo of La Purisima Mission in the Santa Maria Valley
Explore out

& 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.

This one's for the girls! 👯‍♀️🍷

We're talking wine tasting flights starting at $20, tri-tip sandwiches, hotel stays that don't break the bank, and coastal hikes that are completely free.

Oh, and your hotel key card gets you discounts at local wineries and exclusive deals on food. Yes, really.

This is the girls' trip that actually delivers. Link in bio for the full guide. 🔗

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You are cordially invited to the best weekend of the summer. 💌🥩

The Santa Maria Barbecue Festival is back and bigger than ever. Three days of the best Santa Maria Style barbecue, live music, ice-cold beer, and good times at Pioneer Park.

📅 September 18-20, 2026
📍 Pioneer Park, Santa Maria
🎟️ Free admission

Link in bio for all the details.

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August in Santa Maria Valley is looking a little something like this. 📅✨

🎵 Live music every Friday at Steller's Cellar, 6–8:30pm
🍺 Trivia Nights at Naughty Oak Brewing, every Wednesday, 7–9pm
🍷 Wine Bingo Wednesdays at Wine Stone Inn for the wine lovers, 5–8pm
🎉 Santa Maria Downtown Fridays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:30–8:30pm
🥩 Arts, Food & Music Festival at Santa Barbara Elks Lodge, August 15, 12–6pm (free admission!)
🌽 Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market, August 19, 4:30–7:30pm

Your August plans just wrote themselves. Link in bio for more details. 🔗

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That’s just Santa Maria Valley doing what it does best. Nothing but sunshine and good vibes, every single time. 🌈☀️🌊

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Sorry Texas, there was never really a competition. 🍖😌

Red oak. Open pit. Simple dry rub. No sauce. No drama. Just Santa Maria Style.

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If your California road trip doesn't include Santa Maria Valley, we need to talk. 🚗 🌊

Perfect weather, delicious food, great wine, and a coastline that hits different when the windows are down.

🔗 Plan your road trip at the link in our bio. You deserve it.

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