Swirl Your Style Santa Maria Valley has a style all its own. The Swirl Machine finds your style. Swirl at your speed and let the fun spill over to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to keep and share. Swirl and Splash
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 7 Old Orcutt's First Friday: August 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 30 Buellton Wine and Chili Festival 2020 Join us for a Sunday Fun Day of wine, craft beer, chili, salsa and live entertainment on Sunday, August 30th at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground from 12 – 4:30 p.m. 30+ wineries, and craft breweries, and plenty of chili and salsa! Live entertainment, lawn games, great vendors and food. You can sample from […]
September 4 Old Orcutt's First Friday: September 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 5 Buellton Brew Fest 2020 A sell out every year, the Buellton Brew Fest take place Saturday, September 5th at River View Park. Over 50+ breweries, wineries, ciders and spirit companies will join us, along with live entertainment! Plenty of food trucks, mega size beer pong, cornhole and tons of restrooms! Bring your beach chair and blankets and plan to […]
September 18 The 35th Annual Classic Car Show at Pismo Beach Each year, The Classic at Pismo Beach attracts people and cars from all over the United States, with some coming from as far away as Alaska and even Australia. Big 18-wheelers show up from companies like CarQuest Auto Parts, Mother’s Polish, GM Performance, Ford Motor Co., Budweiser, and many more. The show began in the early 80’s and continues to attract the hottest […]
June 15 Let’s Get Back Together in Santa Maria Valley We’re here for you, when you’re ready. The past few months have been an unknown territory for us all. With social distancing regulations in place, we’ve put plans with family and friends on hold. But as soon as you’re up for it, we’re ready to welcome you back. Whether for a getaway with the girls, […]
June 15 Don’t Miss the Top “Instagrammable” Moments in Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley is the perfect backdrop for your next set of vacation snapshots. The valley’s vineyard-lined hillsides, panoramic vistas and cool Pacific coastline provide the ideal opportunity to explore all the Central Coast has to offer, stopping for a few photo-ops along the way. Read below for the best ways to experience endless outdoor […]
June 05 Pat the Plover Keeps a Bird’s Eye View on Wine Country The Western Snowy Plover may be a vulnerable bird on the Central Coast, but not Pat. While the Santa Maria Valley’s usual guests have been safely social distancing at home, Pat has spread his flappers and is keeping an eye on the vineyards, restaurants, beaches, and more while our residents and guests stay sheltered. Peel […]
May 31 A Brief History of Santa Maria Style Barbecue In an age of fickle appetites and culinary fads, Santa Maria Style barbecue continues to prove that good taste never goes out of style. The roots of Santa Maria Style barbecue date back to the mid-1800s, when large ranches occupied the hills of the Santa Maria Valley. Local ranchers would host Spanish-style feasts each spring […]
May 20 4 Steps to Hosting a Safe and Successful Backyard Barbecue One of the best parts of summer is the warm, late nights filled with friends, family and delicious food. Although you may be practicing social distancing and putting your summer plans on hold for now, hosting a family barbecue for the people in your house is the perfect way to safely enjoy the wonders of […]