Eat & DrinkSanta Maria Style BarbecueSanta Maria Style Barbecue RecipesSanta Maria Style Barbecue CookbookA Beer Lover's Guide to Santa Maria, CAFresh ProduceFamous Santa Maria Strawberries Book A Room Seriously Sweet If there’s anything more satisfying than biting into a perfectly ripe, juicy strawberry, we have yet to find out what that is. And, thanks to our year-round growing season and cool, coastal climate, Santa Maria happens to be home to some of the ripest, juiciest, largest strawberries in the country. Plus, our strawberry fields are replanted annually—producing higher quality fruit with larger yields year after delicious year. With more than 10 strawberry varieties grown in the valley, we distribute our berries worldwide—allowing tastebuds from all over the globe a bite of our home-grown goodness. For locals and visitors to our valley alike, the best place to find Santa Maria-grown strawberries is right here in our beautiful Valley, at roadside stops or weekly farmer’s markets.
Betteravia Gallery North & Betteravia Gallery South Locals and visitors alike who want to take home a piece of original (and often affordable!) art may choose from a range of media at the Betteravia Gallery North and Betteravia Gallery South. These cooperative art galleries are located at 511 E. Lakeside Parkway in the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria. The […]
Vino et Amicis One of the Central Coast’s best-kept secrets. Nestled in the trendy Old Town district of Orcutt, Vino et Amicis is one of the Central Coast’s best-kept secrets. Step into a relaxing local wine bar where you can find specialty items that you wouldn’t find elsewhere. Originally founded in 2018, Vino et Amicis features the best […]
Gina’s Piece of Cake Offering everything from cookies to eclairs to custom-designed cakes for any occasion, Gina’s offers one-of-a-kind baked goods. Conveniently located right in the mall at the center of Santa Maria, guests can stop by to pick up a quick bite while they peruse the shops.
Punch Bowl Lake Trail This moderate, 1.6-mile, moderate loop trail is located on the Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc. As the name suggests, this trail features a lake and gorgeous views. The trail also has camping spots and picnic tables.
April 24 Vino et Amicis: Wine Tasting - Brick Barn Wine Estate Join Vino et Amicis for a wine tasting event on Saturday, April 24th. Vino et Amicis will be hosting Brick Barn’s Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi, and will be pouring tasting flights from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm!
May 01 Costa de Oro: Saturday Trivia Costa de Oro will be hosting a trivia afternoon on Saturday, May 1st! Trivia is 30 questions, and the top two teams get prizes. Make sure to make your reservations ahead of time!
May 01 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.
June 01 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.