Santa Maria Valley wouldn’t be what is is without the dedicated, hard-working and genuinely kind people that spend their days behind the counters and in the kitchens at local restaurants, between the vines at the region’s many vineyards and wineries, pouring you an ice-cold beer at one of our bars or craft breweries, leading culture-rich tours at one of our local historic landmarks, running some of our region’s largest events, and the list goes on.
What’s more is how many of the individuals that keep our region thriving are women. Santa Maria Valley is home to countless women-owned and women-managed businesses, and for that, we are so fortunate. The next time you make a trip to visit us, be sure to add a few of these to your itinerary – you’ll probably even get to meet a few of these leading ladies while you’re there.
Cambria Winery & Vineyard
- Barbara Banke (Owner)
- Jill Russell (Winemaker)
- Katherine Jackson (Co-Proprietor)
- Julia Jackson (Co-Proprietor)
- Denise Shurtleff (General Manager)
- Brenda Vasquez (Estate Manger)
cnagy wines
- Clarissa Nagy (Owner)
Cowboy Flavor LLC
- Sue Ruiz (Owner)
DANA Adobe & Cultural Center
- Alexis Carreno (Director)
Dewlson Family Farms
- Judy Paulson
Dunkin’ Donuts
- Kirsten Tharp
Far Western Tavern
- Susan Righetti
Gina’s Piece of Cake
- Gina Martin (Owner)
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
- Erika Weber (Director)
Guadalupe Social Club
- Lexie Bell
- Brooks Van Wingerden
The Hitching Post
- Terri Stricklin (Manager)
Jack’s in Old Orcutt
- Terri Salazar (Owner)
Kita Wines
- Tara Gomez (Winemaker)
Klondike Pizza
- Pamella Dennis (Co-Owner)
Lark & Sparrow
- Micaela Buchanan
- Johnna Luney
Maya Mexican Restaurant
- Teresa Paredes
Naughty Oak Brewing Co.
- Emily Kitts (Owner)
Nena’s Kitchen
- Maria Romero (Owner)
Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Terre Downey (President)
Old Town Quilt Shop
- Michelle Strunka (Owner)
Old Town Wine & Brew
- Aimee Snyder (Owner)
Orcutt Board and Brush
- Tina Tallerico-Schoffstoll
Presqu’ile
- Shannon Gotsick (Hospitality Manager)
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
- Mary Maranville (Director)
Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters
- Vinny Caicco (Manager)
Santa Maria Fairpark
- Caitlin Miller (CEO)
Santa Maria Museum of Flight
- Esmeralda Mendoza (CEO)
Santa Maria Planes of Fame
- Jane Hinton
SEEAG (Students for ECO-Education & Agriculture)
- Mary Maranville (Director)
Tortilleria Mexico
- Maria Villanueva
The Natural History Museum of Santa Maria
- Judy Garrett (President)
- Virginia Souza (Founder)
U-Pick Blueberries
- Carol Mahoney (Owner)
Vida Yoga
- Jenn Barajas (Owner)
West Coast Kustoms
- Penny Pichette (President)
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
- Kristin Bryden (General Manager)
