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
June 11 Santa 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 […]
July 2 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.
September 2 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade Four Days of Dynamic Rodeo Action at the Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center Join us for the 77th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. This is a four day fun filled extravaganza held at the Elks Unocal Event Center in Santa Maria, California. Each Rodeo performance features; Mutton Bustin’, six adrenaline-rushing PRCA events including Bull […]
September 11 19th Annual Santa Maria A's All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet Location: OLD TOWN ORCUTT, CA. around the Beautiful Orcutt Union Plaza. 201 South Broadway. Date: September 11, 2021 Time: Swap Meet opens at 7am, Show opens 8am, Presentation of Colors, 9am Public invited: Free admission Benefiting the Allan Hancock Industrial Technology Program Scholarships. In 2020 we awarded 10 scholarships to deserving students. Sellers/entrants, $25 advance registration, $35 at the […]
September 18 3rd Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day The county’s beautiful countryside is filled with experiences to fill your senses and connect you with friendly people and their agricultural roots. Nine of the top ten agriculture counties in the U.S. are in California. That means our farms provide the majority of the food for our country. We welcome you to learn about the […]
May 31 How to Plan a Wine Tasting Trip Plan your perfect wine tasting getaway with these four tips Summer is nearly here and it’s time to sip! It’s a great time of year to take a weekend wine tasting getaway. Grab your family, pals or significant other and make a break for the Central Coast for a weekend of full glasses and fun […]
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 […]