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
April 1 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.
February 17 Show Me Your Key Card Promotion During your next trip, enjoy special wine, beer, and food offerings when you present your hotel key card at participating locations. (And yeah, it’s ok to request two keys for the room upon check-in.) When you step foot in the Santa Maria Valley, you’ll notice a particular style. The casual pace of life here and […]
February 10 Plan the Ultimate California Central Coast Road Trip Whether it’s your family summer vacation, a weekend girls’ trip, or a getaway with your sweetheart, it’s never too early to start planning your perfect vacation! Look to the coast and start planning your California Central Coast road trip. The Central Coast offers pristine weather, scenic coastal views and more than enough activities to keep […]
February 03 Exploring Santa Ynez Wine Country Discover Santa Ynez wine tastings and tours to try on your Central Coast getaway. California’s Central Coast is home to a wine region unlike any other, and Santa Barbara County alone is a hub of cool-climate and Rhône wine varietals from seven different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), or wine-growing regions. The best part? Wine lovers […]
November 23 When is the Best Time to Visit Wine Country? One of the best parts about California’s Central Coast is the warm, temperate climate that allows us to enjoy all this region has to offer year-round. Here in Santa Barbara County wine country, fun and exciting events that are sure to please any wine-o’s palate happen throughout the year – from bud-break in the spring […]
October 26 Take a Weekend Motorcycle Trip Along California’s Central Coast Jump start the riding season with a California motorcycle trip along the Pacific Coast Highway 101. This scenic stretch of road travels from southern California all the way up to Washington. And we may be biased, but we think the California section is extra beautiful! Many people travel the highway from Los Angeles to San […]