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
September 19 Virtual Santa Barbara County Farm Day 2020 The 2nd Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day will take place Saturday, September 19, virtually! Santa Barbara County Farm Day will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 with an online tour of Babé Farms. New farm videos will be posted every hour until 3:00 p.m. on the Santa Barbara County Farm Day […]
October 2 Old Orcutt's First Friday: October 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.
November 6 Old Orcutt's First Friday: November 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.
December 4 Old Orcutt's First Friday: December 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.
September 17 Get to know the Seven Wine-Growing Regions of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County, located along the beautiful, temperate, California Central Coast, is a world-renowned wine-growing region. Known for its cool, Mediterranean climate, transverse geography and Rhône varietals, Santa Barbara Country is favored among vino connoisseurs. The unique geography of the Central Coast allows for multiple American Viticultural Areas (or AVAs) that are unique in geography, […]
August 26 Prepare for California Wine Month, #SantaMariaStyle Here in Santa Maria Valley wine country, September is our favorite month of the year – California Wine Month! All September long, we celebrate the fruits of the labors of winemakers across the state. From harvest to bottle, California Wine Month is all about indulging in delicious wines and learning more about the winemaking process. […]
August 12 Santa Maria Valley's Hidden Hollywood The King of Pop. President Ronald Reagan. The gifted Robin Williams. Teen heartthrob, Zac Efron. They’ve lived here. Eaten the iconic Santa Maria Style barbecue. And studied theater here. The Santa Maria Valley and its neighboring Central Coast areas are Hollywood’s home away from home. The region is a well-known getaway destination for celebrities to […]
July 31 California Agritourism in Santa Barbara County Wine Country: Discover Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley is known for exquisite cool-climate wines and traditional Santa Maria Style barbecue. But there’s a new family-friendly activity that’s growing in popularity in the valley and across California: agritourism. Agritourism is the practice of traveling to visit farms and learn more about the way produce is grown. This trend has blossomed over […]
July 19 Explore the Great Outdoors in and around Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for your next Central Coast getaway to Pismo, Avila and more. California’s temperate Central Coast provides an abundance of outdoor activities year-round, from hiking to cycling to birdwatching, and everything in between. The valley is home to 24 hiking trails, 15 beaches and endless miles of cycling […]