December’s Fresh Take

In Santa Maria Valley, we have a style all our own.
From outdoor adventures to local flavors, upcoming events, to the latest travel deals,
this monthly update has all the local tips to help you plan your next visit.
Come explore all you can do #SantaMariaStyle.
It’s the perfect home base for your next weekend getaway.


December Travel Deals

Enjoy Special ‘Christmas on the Wine Trail’ Hotel Rates
Historic Santa Maria Inn and Radisson Hotel Santa Maria offer packages for seasonal wine trail event on December 9-10.
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Local Flavors

Truffles and Bubbles: A Perfect Holiday Pairing
Riverbench Winery offers delectable pairing of chocolate truffles and sparkling wine on December 30.
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Culture Corner

Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville presents its Holiday Extravaganza
Featuring Charles Dickens’ heartwarming A Christmas Carol, zany characters in a fractured fairy-tale opera, and the great music of the season in the Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Tickets are going fast.
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Adventures & Experiences

Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade Shines on Dec. 9
The community charm of tiny Orcutt will burn especially bright at this classic local event.
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More Exciting Events

December 2017
Pacific Conservatory Theatre presents “Freaky Friday” now through December 23.  
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