In the heart of Santa Maria Valley, you’ll find the charming, walkable streets of Old Town Orcutt.
Founded at the height of oil production in the early 1900s, Orcutt became a center for trade and shipping. Today, it appeals to locals and visitors alike as the perfect place to eat, drink, and shop. With five tasting rooms, eclectic boutiques, art galleries and special events that happen year-round, Orcutt is a small-town cultural hub in the Santa Maria Valley.
Throughout the year, every First Friday of the month, shops keep their doors open past normal business hours to welcome anyone looking to kick off their weekend Santa Maria Style. Restaurants and bars often run drink specials, and the avenue out front is an idyllic place to meander while the sun sets over the rolling hills. In the fall, the annual family-friendly Chalk Festival transforms Old Town Orcutt into a gallery of vibrant street murals. On Labor Day weekend, Tour & Taste of the Valley, a wine country cycling, run and wine tasting event, hosts over 50 booths including wineries, breweries, artisans and live music. This event combines a 50k or 100k ride and 5k or 10k run. Old Town Orcutt also hosts several car shows including the Bent Axles show in July and the All Ford Show in September.
Beginning around Memorial Day weekend, the Santa Maria Wine Trolley runs through the summer and makes two convenient stops in Old Town before heading out to the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.
No matter when you visit, Old Town Orcutt, a staple of the Santa Maria Valley, is where you can count on being treated like family, and where you can experience a weekend getaway with a hometown feeling.
Sip & Shop
Deja Vu
Deja Vu Antiques features unique finds from more than 35 premier, professional antique dealers from across the central coast. Deja Vu Showcases traditional antiques as well as an array of repurposed treasures, textiles, vintage and industrial furniture, jewelry, home decor and gifts.
Old Town Market
The Old Town Market is a family-owned “Mom & Pop” corner grocery store. Browse a large selection of local wines, produce grown in Santa Maria Valley, a made-to-order deli, specialty cheeses, and a unique collection of Orcutt souvenirs.
Savor
Breakfast at Kay’s Country Kitchen
Nothing says hometown comfort like a classic breakfast over coffee with those you love most. Enjoy the most important meal of the day in Kay’s historic building with a menu so delicious, you’ll be hard pressed to choose. Psst: The Santa Maria Style tri-tip and eggs is a local favorite.
Dinner at Far Western Tavern
The iconic Far Western Tavern is the place for contemporary California ranch cuisine. The restaurant is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue. The menu blends local barbecue style with other dishes that reflect The Minetti Family’s heritage in the Santa Maria Valley’s Swiss-Italian ranching community, all prepared with fresh flavors from nearby farms, ranches and vineyards.
Additional neighborhood merchants include Naughty Oak Brewing Company, Pizzeria Bello Forno, Jack’s Restaurant, Trattoria Uliveto, 805 Eats, Niya , Blast 825, Vintage Veranda, Deasee’s Boutique, Valley Art Gallery, Vino et Amicis, Old Town Quilt Shop, Company’s Coming, Parable Candle Co., Old Town Mexican Cafe, and Victorian Stained Glass.
Book Your Stay
After all of the strolling around town you’ll do, you’ll want a place to kick your feet up and refresh. Browse our Santa Maria Valley hotels and book your trip now!
