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
August 4The Great American Melodrama: Comedy Tonight! This two-act vaudeville revue is filled with puns, parodies, song, and dance starring some of your Melodrama favorites. Jam packed with laughter at every turn, Comedy Tonight will have you rolling in your seat. This will only be a two-act two hour evening, so come and dip your toes back into the outside world! Show […]
August 6Old 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.
August 6Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021 Downtown Fridays are Back! This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday beginning on May 28th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Cook Street, all the way to October 29th, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. There will be live […]
August 6PCPA: Together - A Musical Journey “Together” is a new live and in person concert that revels in the simple fact that life is better when we live it together. Seven actors and a musician take you on a musical journey that celebrates our shared experiences and the stories that have yet to be told – tales of the like-minded and […]
August 7Vino et Amicis: Live Music by Logan Landress Logan Landress will be taking the Vino et Amici’s stage on Saturday, August 7th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm! Come on out to enjoy some awesome tunes and great wine!
July 15Ask a Concierge: 11 Things to Eat, See and Do in Santa Maria Valley Sarah Dandashy from Ask a Concierge recently visited the Santa Maria Valley. Here is her recap of her adventures. I just keep pinching myself! Blown away by how impressive my home state of California really is. My recent trip to Santa Maria Valley in Central California did not disappoint! The Santa Maria Valley is located along California’s […]
July 13Thrillist: The Most Underrated Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway Matt Meltzer from Thrillist recapped wine, ocean views and wildlife on America’s most beautiful coastal drive. Enjoy this excerpt from the article. The scenic way out of Southern California From Los Angeles, jump on the city’s fabled 101 Freeway and ride until the road starts looking less like a freeway and more like the scenic […]
July 13The Eager Traveler's Destination Guide: Santa Maria Valley by Preethi Chandrasekhar I’ve lived in California for 30 years and had no idea there was a gem of a place called Santa Maria Valley just few hours away from my home in San Francisco! Santa Maria Valley is located on the Central Coast in northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, and it’s an […]
July 12Chloe See's Santa Maria Weekend Getaway @ByChloeSee recaps her adventures in Santa Maria Valley. Have you ever been wine tasting in Santa Maria Valley? Yep, me neither, until just recently. I was invited to take a short and sweet trip to a small town near the Pacific Coast. My experience with this city was beautiful, quaint and fulfilling. I’m super excited […]
June 23Fly Direct to Santa Maria, CA from Las Vegas, Portland and Phoenix-Mesa Now, fly to Santa Maria, CA from Las Vegas, Phoenix (Mesa) and Portland Updated: June 24, 2021 Allegiant Airlines is currently operating direct flights to Santa Maria (SMX) from Las Vegas (LAS), Portland (PDX) and Phoenix-Mesa (AZA). These new routes will help to more conveniently connect Santa Maria Valley and the entire Central Coast to […]