Santa Maria Valley in the News
Keep up with all of the goings-on, stories about us and various accolades and recognitions to keep inspiring your trip!
2022
March 2022
- March 8, Visit California, Spring Break Family Travel
- March 11, Visit California, Experience a Digital Detox in the Golden State
- March 30, Pride Journeys, The 5 Best Ways to Enjoy Spring in Santa Maria Valley, California
February 2022
- February 6, California.com, The Best Santa Maria Restaurants to Try Out
- February 12, Visit California, Best Places to Ride and Run Throughout California
January 2022
- January 11, Patch, Local Event: Santa Maria Valley Restaurant Month 2022
- January 12, GoNOMAD Travel, Central California Road-trip Adventures
- January 28, 10 Best – USA Today, 10 Essential Dining Experiences to Enjoy on California’s Central Coast
- January 28, Newsus, 10 Essential Dining Experiences to Enjoy on California’s Central Coast
- January 29, California.com, What to Do on a Day Trip to Santa Maria Valley
2021
December 2021
- December 29, Parade Magazine, Plan Your Next Road Trip With These 50 Hidden Gems Along Highway 1 in Central California
- VisitCalifornia, California’s Innovative and Impactful Culinary Scene
- VisitCalifornia, Agritourism in California
November 2021
- November 22, Thrillist, The Most Underrated Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
September 2021
- September 8, Modesto Bee, Modesto wine columnist: Wineries up the ante on tastings
- September 11, VisitCA, September 2021 Events in California
- September 22, Modesto Bee, Modesto wine columnist on how to uncork and unwind in the Santa Maria Valley
August 2021
- August 19, Pride Journeys, Fall in Love with Santa Maria Valley
July 2021
- July 1, Frisco Style Online, Santa Maria Style BBQ Tri-Tip
- July 1, People, 100 Reasons to Love America in 2021
- July 7, Thrillist, The Most Underrated Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
- July 7, MSN Travel, The Most Underrated Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
- July 14, Pacific Coast Business Times, Santa Barbara Tourism Comeback Underway
- July 15, Wine Business Monthly, Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Life of Vintner Jim Clendenen
- July 20, The New York Times, In Search of the California Barbecue Tradition
June 2021
- June 2, ManTripping, Guys Weekend Guide to Visiting Santa Maria California
- June 7, The Daily Meal, Guide to barbecue styles across America
- June 10, Food & Wine, The 42 Best Syrahs to Buy Right Now
- June 12, San Francisco Chronicle Online, California dreamin’ comes alive on a road trip along Highway 101
- June 17, MSN Travel, 10 Summer Weekend Getaways from SF That You Should Book Right Now
- June 22, Wide Open Eats, Santa Maria BBQ Gives Texas and Kansas City a Run for Their Money
- June 25, The Washington Post Online, How to expand your red wine repertoire beyond cabs, pinots and merlots
- June 30, Sunset Magazine Online, Pioneertown’s Red Dog Saloon Serves Nostalgia, Craft Cocktails
May 2021
- May 1, Arizona Republic, Santa Maria Valley is Fired Up for National Barbecue Month
- May 2, Matador Network, Earn $20k and a year’s supply of beer as the first ‘Champagne of Beers Region’ ambassador
- May 13, KPTV-TV, On the Go with Joe for National BBQ Month
- May 25, Wine Enthusiast Online, You Say Syrah, I Say Shiraz: 10 of Our Favorites From Around the World
- May 27, Eater LA, Santa Maria-Style Gold Land BBQ Pop-Up Returns, This Time to West Adams
- May 27, The Eager Traveler, Destination Guide: Santa Maria Valley
- May 31, ManTripping, Here’s What To Expect At The Hitching Post In Casmalia California
April 2021
- April 1, RFD-TV, Cambria Hotels And Cambria Estate Winery Announce Collaboration To Pair Upscale Experience And World-Class Wine
- April 5, KSBY-TV, Sweet! Peak strawberry season arrives on the Central Coast
- April 9, The Hill, US cities will give you cash to visit them as spring reopenings get more aggressive
- April 9, The Guardian, If you pay them, they will come: the US city giving tourists cash to visit
- April 15, Los Angeles Times Online, Quiet time: 5 little-known nature preserves not far from L.A.
- April 23, Live Like it’s the Weekend, Weekender’s Guide: Best Things to do in Los Alamos, California
- April 28, Homeroom Travel, Wine Tasting in Santa Maria: A Lesser Known Delicious California Wine Region
March 2021
- March 1, MSN Food & Drink, Extreme and out-of-the-ordinary tacos you have to try
- March 17, PureWow, The 6 Best Places to Live in California (Outside of the Bay Area)
- March 17, NBC Nightly News, Inside the California town that pays people to visit
February 2021
- February 1, SFGate, This California town will pay you to visit
- February 1, Visit California, Relax and Recharge in California’s Expansive Outdoor Spaces
- February 3, MSN, California town offering $100 to visitors
- February 3, Food & Wine, This California Wine Destination Will Give Visitors Spending Money Upon Arrival
- February 4, Visit California, Exclusive & Private Places to Spend Valentine’s Day
- February 4, International Business News, Travel Stimulus? This City Is Giving Away Money. Here’s How To Cash In
- February 4, CNN, Hurt by the pandemic, a small town in California will pay tourists to visit
- February 4, KABC, California town offering $100 to visitors
- February 4, Matador Network, Get paid to visit this California region’s wineries, breweries, and beaches
- February 4, KNXV, Small town in Southern California to pay tourists to visit
- February 5, Boing Boing, This part of California will give you $100 in vouchers to come visit
- February 5, New York Post, California town giving overnight visitors $100 to spend during trip
- February 10, Visit California, California Women Making their Mark
- February 21, Forbes, The Top Ten Best Places In America To Travel Right Now And Avoid The Pandemic
- February 26, Condé Nast Traveler Online, The Best Spots for Bird Watching in the U.S.
- February 27, MSN Travel, 8 cool places you didn’t know you could fly on Southwest
January 2021
- January 20, KSBY, Santa Maria restaurants ring in new year with takeout specials
- January 22, KEYT, 10 day restaurant event kicks off in Santa Maria to support local business
- January 24, Wine Enthusiast, 10 Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines
- January 28, Forbes, Walking The Rows: Bien Nacido Vineyard In California’s Santa Maria Valley AVA
- January 31, Santa Ynez Valley News Online, Enjoy Los Flores Ranch in Santa Maria anyway you can
2020
December 2020
- December 4, Mashed, The real reason tri-tip steak is associated with California
- December 4, 7×7, Foraging, Wine Tasting, Wildlife + Small-Town Inns
- December 4, Marly Etc., The best 3 things to do in Santa Maria Valley, CA
- December 14, SFGate, 6 simple shareables for small-group holiday celebrations
- December 16, Forbes, Gift Guide: 10 Best Sonoma & Napa Pinot Noirs
- December 20, Wine Enthusiast Online, How to Plan the Perfect Vacation without Leaving Home
- December 31, Live Like It’s The Weekend, 2020 Year in Review: My Highs, Lows and Goals for Next Year
- December 31, San Joaquin Magazine, Winter on the Coast
- December 31, Men’s Journal, The 5 Pillars of Santa Maria-Style BBQ With Chef Anthony Endy
November 2020
- November 1, Yahoo Lifestyle, 5 Restaurant-Quality Foods You Can Get Delivered-and Their Perfect Wine Pairings
- November 2, Rider Online, 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited
- November 8, Forbes Online, These Are The Best 20 Wines To Serve With Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 8, Mashed Online, The untold truth of tri-tip steak
- November 9, Visit California, Influencers Hit the Road and #RespectCalifornia
- November 16, Yahoo Finance, Challenging 2020 Harvest Season Will Yield High Quality California Wines
- November 19, The Takeout, Pair these Trader Joe’s wines with your Thanksgiving feast
- November 23, Redhead Mom, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base
- November 23, Wine X Magazine, The Pinot of Santa Barbara County
- November 24, CraveLocal, Comfort & Luxe Gifts Holiday Gift Guide
- November 25, Live Like It’s The Weekend, Road Tripping Through 3 of the Best Wine Regions in California
- November 25, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online, Last-minute wines for Thanksgiving
- November 25, Visit California, Private Tours and Experiences
- November 30, KVEC-AM – Online, Rodeo Grounds Help Celebrate Season
October 2020
- October 1, Taste of Home Online, Our Guide to Regional American BBQ Styles
- October 6, Visit California, 8 Places to See Fall Colors in California
- October 11, 2TravelDads, Santa Maria Valley Wine Region: LA’s wine country, traveling and touring during and after COVID
- October 16, Just a Pack, Things to Do in Santa Maria, CA – Exploring Central California
- October 28, Visit California, New AVA in Santa Maria Valley
- October 30, Michelin Guide, On the Side
September 2020
- September 3, KTTV-TV Online, Santa Maria Valley 3-Day Getaway
- September 4, Visalia Lifestyle, Travelers Trek: On Safely Trekking Again…to California’s Santa Maria Valley
- September 15, Food & Wine Online, The Pandemic Is Forcing Us All to Become Better Cooks
- September 16, San Francisco Chronicle Online, Recipes for summer’s bounty: Mains
- September 17, Organic Authority, A (Safe) Wine & Wellness Road Trip Escape Up California’s Central Coast
August 2020
- August 5, SFGate, From Beaches to Bikes to Barbecue – Get Your Outdoor Fix in Santa Maria Valley
- August 7, WCBI-TV, UNCORKED: A little taste of Syrah
- August 12, Chron, Make your BBQ extra tasty with these 7 bean sides
- August 17, Wine Spectator, Alphabetical Guide to California Chardonnay
- August 31, Wine Business Monthly, From California, 10 Cool-Climate Syrahs with Complexity and Depth
July 2020
- July 15, TripSavvy, 10 Foods to Try in Central California
- July 16, BudgetTravel, Here’s how to take a California road trip inspired by the state’s festivals
- July 18, KEYT-TV Online, Santa Maria Valley Tourism makes meals for first responders
- July 31, The Manual, The New California Pinot Noir (and Four to Try)
June 2020
- June 1, Food & Wine, 30 Recipes to Make in June
- June 3, Fodor’s Travel, Santa Barbara From Los Angeles
- June 11, WFMJ-TV Online, Visit Santa Maria Valley Welcomes Visitors Back, Safely and Responsibly
- June 16, Big Seven Travel, The Ultimate California Road Trip Route
- June 19, New York Times, The Summer Without Rodeos
- June 26, Napa Valley Register, A world of sparkling wines
May 2020
- May 1, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Online, Discover Santa Maria Style Barbecue at Home During National Barbecue Month
- May 5, Bored Panda, Pat The Plover Keeps A Bird’s-Eye View On Wine Country, And Naturally, Tweets About It. See What He’s Up To And The Many Hats He Wears.
- May 17, USA Today 10Best, These regional BBQ styles are the unsung heroes of American barbecue
- May 21, Matador Network, 8 of America’s lesser-known barbecue staples
- May 29, KEYT-TV Online, Reflecting on Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade on original start date
April 2020
- April 3, San Francisco Chronicle, The best wines I’ve drunk in my coronavirus quarantine, so far
- April 8, Akron Beacon Journal Online, Essential wines for Easter
- April 10, Santa Barbara Independent Online, Susie Q’s Barbeque Seasonings Deliver Santa Maria to You
- April 28, Wine Spectator, Staying Home: Essential Wine and Food Viewing, Part 2
March 2020
- March 4, California Unpublished, 9 Family-Friendly Destinations in the Santa Maria Valley
- March 4, Red Tricycle, 21 Spring Break Spots That Are Worth the Drive
- March 9, Wine Enthusiast, Hooray for Chardonnay: A Global Guide to the World’s Best Bottles
- March 13, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Let’s Talk Wine: Celebrating International Women’s Day
- March 16, Robb Report, There’s a New Breed of California Chardonnay. Here Are 10 Bottles That Prove It.
- March 26, Napa Valley Register, Please The Palate: Celebrating women winemakers
February 2020
- February 5, Visit California, Meet the Makers of Signature California Products
- February 14, Robb Report, From Sparkling Rosé to Premium Champagne: The 10 Best Bottles of Bubbly for Valentine’s Day
- February 22, Chowhound, 15 Destinations to Get Your Wine Fix on the Central Coast of California
- February 27, San Diego Union Tribune, Carlsbad Flower Fields prepped for spring’s arrival
- February 27, KEYT-TV Online, Agritourism a growing industry on the Central Coast, bringing in visitors and business to local farms
- February 27, Wine Business Monthly, Tickets Now on Sale for 38th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
- February 28, Jetsetter, Your Travel Horoscope for March 2020 (Get Packing!)
January 2020
- January 1, Travel & Leisure, The 10 Most Romantic American Road Trips for Couples
- January 12, KSBY, Fly from Santa Maria to Denver, LA and SFO starting in June
- January 22, SFGate, Classic Pairing: Santa Maria Style Barbecue & Wineries Continue 150 Year Legacy
- January 28, Cooking With Cocktail Rings, California Road Trip: 4 Days in the Central Coast
- January 31, Food & Wine, The 15 Central Coast California Wines to Drink If You Want to Be an Expert
2019
December 2019
- December 9, Forbes, Searching For The Best Tri-Tip BBQ In Paso Robles Wine Country
- December 13, Bloomberg, The Best 50 Wines Under $50, 2019 Edition
- December 16, San Francisco Chronicle Online, The Best 50 Wines Under $50, 2019 Edition
- December 17, The Perfect Spot, Charmed by the Santa Maria Valley
- December 23, Santa Barbara Independent Online, Bubbles to Crush for NYE
- December 25, KFSN, Here’s how you can win a trip around California
November 2019
- November 4, SFGate, Road Trip to Santa Maria Valley for a $500 Wine Country Getaway
- November 18, InsideHook, I Went to BBQ Bootcamp to Learn the Art of the Santa Maria-Style
- November 21, Citizens’ Voice Online, Consider guests’ preferences when picking Thanksgiving wine
- November 24, Forbes, Michelin Guide Becomes Sole Owner Of The Robert Parker Wine Advocate
- November 25, NYC Tech Mommy, California Road Trip Itinerary: Driving LA to San Francisco & Central Coast Stops Not to Miss
- November 28, ABC News, California winemakers are making big changes to your Thanksgiving libations
October 2019
- October 3, Chron, The coolest things to see along the California coast that aren’t beaches
- October 11, Kingston Whig-Standard, Anthony Gismondi: Wines to fill your glasses to give thanks
- October 18, Texas Monthly, BBQ News Roundup: Champagne With Brisket, the Butcher’s Ball, and the World Food Championships
- October 24, Oakland Magazine Online, Charmed by the Santa Maria Valley
- October 24, Los Angeles Magazine Online, For Good Times, Award-Winning Wines, and Authentic Barbecue, Plan a Getaway to the Santa Maria Valley Los Angeles Magazine
- October 30, Business Wire, S&W Leads Bean Innovation with Heirloom Series Launch at Whole Foods Market
September 2019
- September 16, Livability, 5 Must-Visit California Vineyards in Unexpected Places
- September 17, Wanderful, Where to Take Your Girlfriends to Wine Country Beyond Napa
- September 18, KSBY, Santa Maria Valley tourism group unveils interactive wine art machine
- September 18, KCLU, Central Coast Wine Region Uses Free Online Wine Art Experience To Build Tourism
- September 20, TechRepublic, Raspberry Pi and Arduino powered robot lets users make art from wine
- September 23, Arduino Blog, This interactive machine makes art out of wine
- September 28, Wine Diva Lifestyle, Participate in The Swirl Machine
August 2019
- August 22, Food & Wine, This Man Will Get You So Amped Up About Beans
- August 21, Wine Enthusiast, California Chardonnays to Try for $25 or Less
- August 20, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Recipes for your Labor Day cookout: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Peaches and Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip Kebabs
- August 20, The Gazette, Wine Guy: Rosé is a favorite summer sipper around the world
- August 14, Maxim, The Best American Pinot Noirs Under $30 To Drink Right Now
- August 14, The Press Democrat, Wine of the Week: Qupé 2017 Bien Nacido Syrah
- August 1, SF Gate, Santa Barbara wine has never been more thrilling — or more complicated
- August 1, Kitchn, 19 Recipes That Show What California Home Cooking Means in 2019
- August 1, Kitchn, Rancho Gordo’s Santa Maria-Style Pinquitos & Tri-Tip Steak
- August 1, Serious Eats, 20 Grilled-Steak Recipes to Conquer Summer
- August 1, Scout Magazine, Cambria Estate Winery, California’s Coastal Pearl
July 2019
- July 29, Alcohol Professor, A Foolproof Guide to Pairing Wine With Regional BBQ
- July 14, Living Mi Vida Loca, Santa Maria Valley road trip stops
- July 9, USA Today, Great American Bites BBQ road trip: The country’s best regional barbecue joints
- July 4, Chowhound, 7 Reasons Why Ti-Tip is a Steak Worth Knowing
June 2019
- June 29, Washington Post, Five myths about barbecue
- June 27, USA Today, Cooking over open flame: These are some of our favorite restaurants that use fire
- June 26, Reno Gazette-Journal, The best California wine region you’ve never heard of
- June 18, SF Gate, Discover New Regional Grilling Techniques this Fourth of July
- June 11, Honolulu Star Advisor, Quickbites: Hard Rock Cafe, Pai Honolulu, Musubi Cafe Iyasume and more
- June 8, NOLA, 26 – and counting – summer 2019 dining deals in New Orleans
- June 5, Joe’s Daily, Santa Maria Valley: Wineries, Places to Eat, and Other Things to Do
May 2019
- May 30, Food & Wine, 30 Recipes to Make in June
- May 27, The Roanoke Times, Family travel five: Enlightenment through cultural celebrations
- May 18, Food & Wine, 22 Memorial Day Recipes for a Perfect Cookout
- May 17, Food & Wine, What I Learned at BBQ Bootcamp
- May 10, Red Tricycle, Santa Maria Valley Is Your Next Central California Vacation Destination
- May 8, Travel Latina, Santa Maria Valley – On the coast of somewhere beautiful
- May 8, Forbes, Santa Barbara Chardonnay And Pinot Noir Are Made By The Ocean
- May 6, Wine Enthusiast, California’s White Wines Still Reign Supreme
- May 2, The Daily Meal, Every Regional Barbecue Style, Explained
- May 2, KNSD, Savor BBQ Month in the Santa Maria Valley
- May 1, KNBC, Cheers, It’s the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
- May 1, KPTV, On the Go with Joe for National Barbecue Month
- May 1, 2 Travel Dads, California Agritourism in the Santa Maria Valley: a new way to explore
April 2019
- April 23, Barbecue Bible, Underappreciated Beef: New Cuts To Try On Your Grill
- April 21, Forbes, Best BBQ Ever – Your Ultimate Grilling Guide 2019
- April 19, Christina’s Cucina, 5 Reasons to Visit Santa Maria Valley
- April 17, California Unpublished, The Secret to Santa Maria Style Grilling at Home
- April 12, California Unpublished, Best Restaurants to Experience Traditional Santa Maria Style Barbecue
- April 11, Pasadena Now, Santa Maria Valley Brings the Sizzle to National Barbecue Month
- April 8, Mother Earth News, Understanding Clean Wine Designations
- April 8, Houston Chronicle, Ibiza chef-owner Charles Clark’s passion for rosé
- April 4, Napa Valley Register, Childhood dreams become reality
- April 1, The Outbound Collective, A Solo Woman’s Escape to Santa Maria Valley
- April 1, Forbes, Talking Natural, Biodynamic Wine With Santa Barbara Pioneer Steve Beckmen
March 2019
- March 28, Red Tricycle, 20 Spring Break Spots That Are Worth the Drive
- March 26, Foodista, California Wines Come to Vancouver British Columbia
- March 23, KQED, Santa Maria Barbecue, It’s Not Just Tri-Tip
- March 21, SF Gate, Tasting notes: California’s translucent red wines
- March 18, Texas Monthly, TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2019
- March 15, Matador Network, Best Places to Travel in May
- March 14, Wine Enthusiast, Wineries that Let You Drink for Good
- March 10, Visit CA, California Restaurant Month 2019 Reaches an All-Time High with 40 Destinations
- March 9, Fresno Bee, Pinot fans love Anderson Valley
- March 4, Monterey County Now, Morsels: New in Oldtown, living Fat, throwing down and plenty more
- March 4, Chelsea Pearl, A Weekend Getaway to Santa Maria Valley
- March 2, Forbes, Wines of the Week: Suprising Bubbly And Old-Vines Cabernet
- March 1, Paper Blog England, Jed Steel on Steele Wines
February 2019
- February 22, Via, 10 Best Places to Stop Along Highway 101
- February 22, Aspen Daily News, Stofflet: Fragrantly snared
- February 22, Vancouver Sun, Salut!: Best of the Vancouver International Wine Festival
- February 6, Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria Elks kick off 76th annual Rodeo and Parade season
- February 5, Food & Wine, The Secrets of Airline Sommeliers
- February 5, KSBY-TV, Organizers excited for 2019 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
- February 1, Atlas Obscura, Monarch Butterfly Grove
- February 1, KUSI-TV, Travel Advice with Ashley Colburn
January 2019
- January 31, DesertUSA, Exploring Yucca Valley – Pioneertown, The Integraton, and Boulder Gardens
- January 25, Wine Spectator, A Day in the Life: Chris Cannon Remakes a New Jersey Landmark—and Himself
- January 22, Latino Foodie, Let Santa Maria Valley Capture your Palate and Recharge Your Soul #SantaMariaStyle
- January 21, Medium, Exploring the old town of Guadalupe, California
- January 16, WYPR 88.1FM, Cambria Signature Series
- January 16, Go Nomad, Guadalupe, Gateway to the Dunes
- January 15 – Capital Gazette, Wine, etc.: Cold weather is perfect for cognac and port
- January 14 – Culture Map Fort Worth, These are the 5 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week
- January 11 – The Daily Meal, America’s 50 Best Steakhouses
- January 10 – Summit Daily, Wine Ink: Anniversary, sunshine in a bottle: Foxen comes to Snowmass
- January 2 – D Magazine, What To Drink Now: California Wines
2018
December 2018
- December 26 – Seven Fifty Daily, The 20 Breakout Bottles of 2018
- December 22 – Jetsetting Fashionista, Interview with Qupe Winemaker Bob Lindquist
- December 19 – Wine Enthusiast, California’s Standout 2016 Vintage of Pinot Noir
- December 18 – PUNCH: The 25 Essential Wines of 2018
- December 14 – Santa Barbara Season Blog, Cocktail Corner: Wine World News & Happenings
- December 12 – Wine Enthusiast, Your Guide to Must-Have Sparkling Wines from Around the World
- December 11 – Wine Oh TV, Santa Maria Style Barbecue at its Best
- December 6 – Seven Fifty Daily, 8 New California AVAs on the Horizon
- December 6 – Eat This, Not That!, The 25 Best Wines to Gift—And They’re All Under $25
- December 5 – Wine Oh TV, Discover Santa Maria Valley Wine Country
- December 3 – Wine Enthusiast, Your Guide to Must-Have Sparkling Wines from Around the World
- December 1 – SoCal Pulse, San Diego’s Best Barbecue: Make a Pit Stop at These Hotspots
November 2018
- November 28 – WTOP, Wine of the week: Julia Jackson’s Cambria Estate Wines
- November 26 – Texas Monthly, Where to Find the State’s Top Wine Lists
- November 23 – Chelsea Pearl, 10 Brands to Shop this Small Business Saturday
- November 23 – The Tribune News, Paso Robles chef Brian Stein on boosting barbecue with wine
- November 20 – Wine Enthusiast, Time to Take a Deep Look at Santa Barbara’s World-Class Wines
- November 14 – Elite Daily, These Cheap Wines From Trader Joe’s For Thanksgiving 2018 Are What I’m Thankful For This Year
- November 14 – Newsday, Thanksgiving drinks: What Long Island drink enthusiasts are uncorking this year
- November 14 – The Gazette, 10 wines worth sharing for Thanksgiving
- November 12 – Wine Institute, Fifty Masters of Wine Tour California Regions & Wines: A Photo Review
- November 5 – Tucson Saddle Bag Notes, Wine Vacation
- November 5 – IntoWine, Smackdown Pinot Noir: Santa Maria Valley -v- Santa Lucia Highlands
- November 3 – Robb Report, An Award-Winning Somm’s Guide to Dining in Santa Barbara
- November 2 – NBC Los Angeles, Travel Fans: Santa Barbara County Popping Up in Glendale
- November 1 – Brit + Co, How to Celebrate Sustainably this Holiday Season
October 2018
- October 24 – Drinkhacker, Tasting Fetzer’s New Premium Fringe Collective Wines, 2016 Vintage
- October 22 – The Wanderbug, California Road Trip: Pacific Coast Highway
- October 22 – Roamaroo, What to do in Santa Maria California – a Travel Guide
- October 17 – We3Travel, Cheap Winter Family Vacations in the United States
- October 12 – House of Nash Eats, Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip
- October 12 – Modern Hiker, One City, One Hike – Santa Maria’s Point Sal Trail
- October 11 – The Tribune, Get a taste of Santa Maria Valley’s wine scene with these must-try tours
September 2018
- September 26 – Matador Network, The 7 most epic bike tours around the world
- September 20 – Modern Hiker, 36 Hours in the Santa Maria Valley
- September 19 – Visit California, 5 Amazing Things to do in Santa Maria Valley
- September 18 – Food & Wine, The 30 Pinot Noirs to Drink If You Want to Be a Real Expert
- September 10 – Brides, 10 Best Wedding-Day Rosés, According to Sommeliers
- September 10 – Matador Network, 9 underrated destinations in the US for a blowout girls trip
August 2018
- August 30 – MSN, America’s Melting Pot Cities
- August 29 – Detroit Free Press, 3 recipes for your Labor Day cookout make fine use of peaches, corn and tomatoes
- August 28 – Hyperallergic, 5 Art-Filled Summer Weekend Trips from Los Angeles
- August 24 – LA Weekly, Road Trip: Get Sideways at Hitching Post Wines in Buellton
- August 23 – Forbes, Delicious BBQ And World-Class Wine Are Your Perfect Pairing
- August 23 – House Method, Most Underrated Towns in Every State
- August 17 – News4US, Santa Maria Valley is a Different Kind of Getaway Spot
- August 15 – Serious Eats, 20 Grilled-Steak Recipes to Conquer Summer
- August 9 – PR Newswire, The Peacock Inn Restaurant & Bar Announces New Sommelier
July 2018
- July 31 – Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes, Seeing Red- Wines to snatch up for fall and winter tasting
- July 31 – Orbitz Travel Blog, The ultimate California wine lover’s road trip
- July 26 – Los Angeles Times, Unearthing the mysteries of ‘Egypt’ in the dunes of the California Coast
- July 26 – South Florida Sun Sentinel, Ernie’s Bar-B-Q site to be reborn as Andy’s Live Fire Grill
- July 24 – Motown India, California’s Iconic Highway 1 Has a Lot to Offer
- July 23 – Jetsetting Fashionista, The Russian River Valley California’s Top 10 Wineries
- July 22 – Ken’s Wine Guide, 2017 Cambria Rose “Julia’s Vineyard Rose of Pinot Noir”
- July 22 – The Outbound Collective, From the Sea to the Sky: Road Tripping California’s Central Coast
- July 21 – Terriorist, Wine Reviews: Summer Sippers
- July 20 – 2 Travel Dads, California Central Coast Road Trip Itinerary: castles, wine and more
- July 18 – San Diego Union Tribune, Five trails added to second hiking challenge
- July 13 – Atlas Obscura, Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
- July 11 – MSN Lifestyle and Eater LA, The Guide to California’s Cowboy Country
- July 8 – Jetsetting Fashionista, Santa Barbara’s Beautiful Presqu’ile Winery
- July 5 – The Daily Meal, Etude Explores & Respects the Essence of Pinot Noir
- July 2 – The Daily Meal, Our top 10 recipes from June 2018
- July 2 – The Growler, Rosé all day not just for wine anymore
- July 1 – Santa Barbara Seasons, Profound and Rare: An Evening Exploring Presqu’ile Winery’s Library
- July 1 – Vino Voyager, A Fresh New Trio of Pinot Noir
June 2018
- June 25 – Punch, Inside the Wine Cellar at Passionfish
- June 22 – FoodBeast, What I Learned: Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
- June 22 – SRQ, Deconstructed Party
- June 21 – Darling Niki, Travel Guide: Santa Maria
- June 19 – PopSugar, Here’s Where to Get the Best Damn BBQ in the United States (Try Not to Drool)
- June 18 – 2018 Rescue Pet Wine Label Photo Contest
- June 18 – The Planet D, Wine Tour in Santa Maria California
- June 16 – Santa Barbara Seasons, Hitching Post’s First Tasting Room to Open in July
- June 15 – Maui Magazine, Plush & Spicy
- June 15 – Greenwich Magazine, In Vino Veritas
- June 10 – Eve’s Wine 101, Frank Ostini Announces Hitching Post’s First Tasting Room to Open in July
- June 10 – Mercury News and East Bay Times, 3 California dude ranch resorts where luxury meets wilderness
- June 8 – Frank Melis’ Wine, 97 Point Limited Production Pinot Gem!
- June 7 – Los Angeles Times, Bounce in a dune buggy on a sandy weekend escape to Pismo Beach, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes
- June 7 – FB World, Wines of the Week: Chards for Summer
- June – Twist Magazine, Cali Road Trip, Pages 26-27
- June 4 – Wine Enthusiast, 7 Wine Regions for Your Destination Wedding
- June 4 – Bigger Than Your Head, 12 Chardonnays I Liked
- June 4 – Kitchn, 5 Experts on the Best Wine You Can Buy at Trader Joe’s
- June – 2019 California Road Trips Guide, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Beyond
- Spring – Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Tripping on the Central Coast
May 2018
- May 31 – Napa Valley Register, Dan Berger On Wine: Unknown wines
- May 29 – Capital Gazette, Wine, etc.: Try these 20 great rosés from France and the West Coast
- May 29 – The Press Democrat, Berger on wine: Wines made for restaurants solve dilemma
- May 29 – Destination I Do Blog, A California Bachelorette Weekend
- May 29 – Coastal View, Wind driven
- May 26 – Terriorist, Wine Reviews: California White Wines
- May 25 – Santa Barbara Seasons, Cocktail Corner: Experiencing the Vineyard at Zaca Mesa
- May 20 – LA Times, Detours worth taking on your next road trip
- May 15 – Eve’s Wine 101, Vintage Eve Circa 5/2015: Family Winemakers, is the Hit-Maker Once Again
- May 15 – Wine Enthusiast, Chilled Avocado Soup
- May 15 – MSN Food & Drink, Stop Calling That Juicy Steak ‘Bloody’ – Here’s What It Really Is, #34, Hitching Post Photo Gallery
- May 11 – Wine Enthusiast, It’s Finally Time for Ageworthy American Syrah
- May 8 – The Outbound Collective, Velo Vino: 30 Miles of Cycling Perfection through the Santa Maria Wine Country
- May 7 – Orange County Register, Eva Kilgore: Taste of Huntington Beach was tastier than ever — picking the best was a challenge for the taste buds, Dierberg Estate
- May 3 – PR Newswire, Gallo Acquires Rancho Real Vineyard
- May 2 – L.A. Foodie, Judging BBQ & taking in the SANTA MARIA VALLEY
- May 1 – Ken’s Wine Guide, 2014 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir “La Bauge Au-dessus”
April 2018
- April 30 – The Daily Meal/Los Angeles Times, Jocko’s-style pinquito beans
- April 30 – Arkansas Life, On Presqu’ile Pinot, A California Wine With Arkansas Roots
- April 30 – VisitCA, Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail
- April 27 – CNN, How to make the most of Joshua Tree National Park, Pappy + Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, Santa Maria Style Barbecue
- April 26 – Los Angeles Magazine, What to Drink, Eat, and See on a Weekend Wine Getaway to the Santa Ynez Valley
- April 25 – Georgia Straight, From Riesling to Pinot Noir, savour B.C.’s best wine varieties
- April 23 – Bottle Report, Lucas & Lewellen Dry Rosé Is A Great Food Wine
- April 21 – Houston Chronicle, Tri-tip beef cut is trying to break into Texas barbecue
- April 20 – Syrahh, Latest Syrah Releases From Waxwing Wine Cellars
- April 19 – Red Head Mom, 9th Annual Free Family Kite Festival in the Santa Maria Valley
- April 17 – SoCalThrills, Savoring Food, Wine and Scenery in Santa Maria Valley
- April 13 – Dallas Wine Chick, My Return to Santa Barbara: Part Two of Our Wine Country Trip: Hilliard Bruce, Tyler, Bryon, Beckmen and Pence Wineries
- April 9 – Travel Republic, Wine and Travel: California
- April 9 – Cool Material, 8 Ways to Cook Cheap Steak
- April 8 – Dallas Wine Chick, My Return to Santa Barbara: Part One of Our Wine Country Trip with Tercero, Presqu’ile, Storm, Zaca Mesa and Demetria
- April 6 – Valley Scene Magazine, Hit the Road Jack
- April 4 – Departures, Inside the Royal Family’s Favorite Wine Shop
- April 2 – My Life is a Journey, Dune Buggy Adventures in Pismo Beach
March 2018
- March 30 – The Burg, Pinot Now: This legendary red wine is more available, in greater variety, than ever before.
- March 30 – Ventura County Star, Cafe Society: Old Creek Ranch Winery near Ventura ready to pop a reopening cork
- March 28 – The Coast News Group, Taste of Wine: Top 10 tastes from first quarter 2018
- March 28 – Elite Daily, Where To Eat In London If You Want To Be Treated Like A Royal
- March 28 – Homegrown Adventures, Santa Maria Valley to the Dunes
- March 27 – Bottle Report, Rabble Red Blend Matches Great Wine To Eye-Catching Label
- March 26 – My Life is a Journey, Wine Tasting in Santa Maria Valley
- March 26 – Homegrown Adventures, Taste of Santa Maria Valley
- March 21 – My Life is a Journey, Dining in Santa Maria Valley To Celebrate Your Anniversary Or Birthday
- March 21 – Altavista Journal, New food trailer opening in town will offer top-notch menu
- March 16 – Travel Weekly, Kapalua Wine and Food Festival set for June 7 to 10
- March 14 – JPL, NASA Mars Mission Tours California
- March 12 – Forbes, Awesome Backyard Cooking: How You Will Be King Of The Grill This Summer
- March 8 – AFAR, Which Airline Has the Best Wine in the Sky?
- March 5 – Just Wine, Make a Home in Wine Country
- March 1 – 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide, Cambria Estate Vineyards & Winery, Benchmark, Chardonnay
February 2018
- February 28 – Sunset Magazine, 30 Outstanding Ways to Cook Beans
- February 22 – CoastalView.com, Full moon fever
- February 18 – Charleston Gazette-Mail, Wine and beer face off in pairing contest
- February 16 – Vancouver Sun, Anthony Gismondi: Meet K-J wine master Randy Ullom at Vancouver International Wine Festival | Weekend Wine Picks
- February 15 – Lahaina News, Enjoy an international tribute to premier wines and culinary delights at festival
- February 11 – Jetsetting Fashionista, Top 10 Santa Maria Valley Wineries in Santa Barbara County
- February 2 – California Now, 11 Great California Bars in Movies
January 2018
- January 31 – L’Occasion, Dierberg Vineyards Winemaker Tyler Thomas Describes Central Coast as “Defined by Opportunity”
- January 30 – CBS Los Angeles, Best Wine Bars in Los Angeles, AOC features Santa Maria Valley Wines
- January 29 – Wine & Spirits, Solomon Hills 2015 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay
- January 19 – Santa Barbara Seasons Blog, Cocktail Corner: Southern Exposure Garagiste Wine Festival
- January 17 – Santa Maria Sun, Spotlight On: Santa Maria Valley Tourism Grants
- January 13 – Santa Maria Times, Restaurant Weeks with Wineries and Breweries
- January 10 – Santa Maria Sun, Spotlight On: Santa Maria Valley Restaurant Week
- January 10 – Santa Barbara Seasons Blog, Santa Maria Valley Restaurant Week
- January 9 – Jetsetting Fashionista, Stunning Etude Winery & Their Amazing Wines
- January 8 – Noozhawk, Santa Maria Valley Visitor Bureau Awards Tourism Grants
- January 8 – ENOFYLZ, Wine of the Day: 2014 Lumen Wines Grenache
- January 8 – Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria Visitor Bureau Awards $22k in Grants
- January 5 – Noozhawk, Santa Maria Restaurant Week Promotes Good Eats at Discount Prices
- January 3 – Capital Gazette, Wine, etc: Masciarelli wines offer bright and complex experiences
- January 3 – KSBY, Restaurant Week Is Coming to Santa Maria
- January 3 – Wine & Spirits, 91 | Qupe
- January 3 – Wine Business, All-Star Cast of Master Sommeliers, Wine Industry Leaders and Hospitality Professionals Set to Convene at “Wine Speak Paso Robles”
- January – VisitCA, VIDEO: California 101, Santa Maria Valley: 5 Amazing Things
- January – VisitCA, 5 Amazing Things to Do in Santa Maria Valley
- January – California Official Visitors Guide
2017
December 2017
- December 28, 2017 – Advisor, All-Star Cast of Master Sommeliers, Wine Industry Leaders and Hospitality Professionals Set to Convene at “Wine Speak Paso Robles” Jan. 9-11
- December 22, 2017 – Wine Spectator, Nancy Silverton’s Garlic-Rubbed Steak with Scallion Vinaigrette to Celebrate the New Year
- December 20, 2017 – San Francisco Chronicle, Tasting notes: New sparkling wines of the West Coast
- December 20, 2017 – VisitCA, California Whets Your Appetite for 2018 with Eighth Annual California Restaurant Month
- December 18, 2017 – D Magazine, What to Drink Now: California Chardonnay
- December 15, 2017 – Wine Enthusiast, American Chardonnay For While You Cook (and With Dinner)
- December 13, 2017 – Wine & Spirits, Red Discovery
- December 12, 2017 – VisitCA, California Restaurant Month, Central Events
- December 11, 2017 – Arkansas Business, Presqu’ile Winery a Nod to Way of Life for Murphys
- December 1, 2017 – Matador Networks, 11 incredible experiences to have in and around California’s Santa Maria Valley
November 2017
- November 30, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Birders from across the state flocking to Waller Park in Santa Maria
- November 29, 2017 – SF Gate, Another nearly century-old Egyptian-style sphinx excavated in Central California
- November 22, 2017 – Gastronomista, 9 Reasons to Drink Rose for Thanksgiving
- November 20, 2017 – Los Angeles Times/The Daily Meal, 25 wines for the whole Thanksgiving weekend
- November 20, 2017 – Ken’s Wine Guide, 2015 Belle Glos Pinot Noir “Clark and Telephone”
- November 20, 2017 – Kendall-Jackson Blog, Fantastic Wine with Turkey Pairings
- November 16, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Solomon Hills chardonnay wins top honors
- November 14, 2017 – Los Angeles Times/The Daily Meal, 25 wines, mostly red, from Portugal to Patagonia
- November 5, 2017 – Primer, 10 Bottles of Wine Under $40 You Can Take to Meet Your Partner’s Parents
- November 3, 2017 – Flavorful Trip, Santa Maria Valley Wine Tasting
- November 1, 2017 – Decanter China, Top California wines to be showcased at Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter 2017
- November 1, 2017 – Maker’s Table, 2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley
October 2017
- Summer/Fall – Touring and Tasting, Here’s to Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
- October 26, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Our Nipomo: Gem & Mineral show, Dia de los Muertos and a Golden Oak Honey Festival
- October 25, 2017 – Nittany Epicurean, 2012 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard
- October 19, 2017 – The Tribune, Get a taste of Santa Maria Valley’s wine scene with these refreshing tours
- October 19, 2017 – Santa Maria Valley Named National Geographic’s 25 Happiest Cities in the United States List
- October 18, 2017 – National Geographic, These Are the Happiest Cities in the United States
- October 18, 2017 – The Tribune, Is Santa Maria Valley our next big wine region?
- October 16, 2017 – EDGE, Spooks & Sips: 3 Red Wines for Halloween
- October 11, 2017 – Valerie Was Here, Santa Maria Valley Getaway Vacation
- October 11, 2017 – IntoWine, 50 California Central Coast Wines You Should Be Drinking Right Now
- October 11, 2017 – IntoWine, Top California Pinot Noir: Which California Wine Producers Make the Best Pinot Noir?
- October 10, 2017 – Naples Illustrated, Jewel of the Santa Rita Hills
- October 8, 2017 – Noozhawk, Donna Polizzi: Sands Shift, But Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center Remains a Star Attraction
- October 8, 2017 – Jetsetting Fashionista, Harvest at Qupe, Au Bon Climat & Bien Nacido Vineyards
- October 8, 2017 – Valerie Was Here, Historic Santa Maria Inn
- October 7, 2017 – Vineography: A Wine Blog, Vinography Unboxed: Week of October 1, 2017
- October 4, 2017 – Wander & Wine, Presqu’ile Winery: A Santa Maria Valley Gem
- October 2, 2017 –Mama Likes to Cook, Cambria Winery & Vineyards
- October 2, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Growing craft beer trend finds home at Santa Maria Beerfest
- October 1, 2017 – Wine Enthusiast, Finding the American Dream through Wine
- October 1, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Far Western Tavern in Orcutt, California
- October 1, 2017 – Valerie Was Here, Day Trip To The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
- October 1, 2017 – Lompoc Record, Santa Maria Beerfest on tap Oct. 7 at Elks Field
- October 2017 – Sunset Magazine, Let’s Get Together in the Santa Maria Valley
September 2017
- September 29, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Breakfast at The Century Room Restaurant at Historic Santa Maria Inn
- September 29, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Santa Maria Certified Farmer’s Market
- September 29, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Foxen Vineyard and Winery in Santa Maria
- September 29, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Grevino Wine Tasting Room and Cafe in Orcutt, California
- September 29, 2017 – Valerie Was Here, The Luffa Farm Tour in Nipomo
- September 28, 2017 – Noozhawk, New Signs Uncorked on Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
- September 27, 2017 – 2 Travel Dads, Santa Maria Valley: a new California getaway
- September 25, 2017 – Santa Maria Valley is Your Ideal Home Base for the Celebration of Harvest Weekend
- September 24, 2017 – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, A revitalization dream team
- September 23, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Last Call for Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley
- September 22, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Trattoria Uliveto in Old Orcutt, California
- September 21, 2017 – Mama Likes to Cook, Lunch at Willow Bar & Grill in Nipomo
- September 21, 2017 – Honoring the Tradition of Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in the Santa Maria Valley
- September 20, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Rise in tourism, new wine trolley highlights of Chamber’s year
- September 15, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Annual Cruzin’ for Life car show raising funds to fight cancer
- September 13, 2017 – Just Short of Crazy, Cambria: A Place Like No Other
- September 11, 2017 – Foodsided, Santa Maria-Style barbecue, flavorful simplicity of Spanish style barbecue
- September 10, 2017 – 2 Travel Dads, Our California Central Coast Bonanza journal
- September 10, 2017 – Lompoc Record, From the Vine: Bubblyfest at Avila Beach is on the horizon
- Autumn 2017 – Vintages, So Cool It’s Hot, Pages 16-26
- September 10, 2017 – Noozhawk, Kiwanis to Drink in Proceeds from Santa Maria Beer Fest
- September 10, 2017 – The Splendid Table, An expert guide to American Rhône wines
- September 6, 2017 – Conde Nast Traveler, Beautiful Wineries in California, Presqu’ile Winery
- September 6, 2017 – Hop on to the 2nd Annual Santa Maria Beer Fest Benefiting Santa Maria Kiwanis
- September/October – Bliss Babe Magazine, One For Your Travel List: Visit Santa Maria Valley, Page 59
August 2017
- August 29, 2017 – Wineormous, Fond Farewell to Santa Maria Valley
- August 29, 2017 – Swing Into High Gear for the Cruizin’ for Life Car Show
- August 28, 2017 – Wine Spectator, 9 Elegant Santa Barbara Pinot Noirs
- August 24, 2017 – D Magazine/Explore Dallas, What to Drink Now: Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
- August 23, 2017 – Birdwatching Daily, Santa Maria River Estuary, Hot Spot
- August 19, 2017 – MyYosemitePark.com, Santa Maria Valley – BBQ and a Lost City
- August 19, 2017 – KEYT, F-100 Run draws classic trucks, enthusiasts to Santa Maria
- August 19, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Two-day North/South Run Classic Ford F-100 truck show at Historic Santa Maria Inn
- August 18, 2017 – Post Magazine, Three Californian wines that exemplify New World innovation
- August 17, 2017 – KCOY, Harvest begins for some wineries in the Santa Maria Valley
- August 17, 2017 – Bottle Report, Weekend Tasting-Vineyard-Aug. 18-19
- August 16, 2017 – Eat, Move, Make, Wine and Music Pairings Awaken All Five Senses
- August 13, 2017 – The Nittany Epicurean, 2012 Au Bon Climat Hildegard
- August 3, 2017 – KSBY, Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley season extended
- August 1, 2017 – Santa Barbara Seasons, Bob’s WELL BREAD Bakery Welcomes Cambria Estate Winemakers
- August 1, 2017 – Cambria Winery Welcomes Jill DelaRiva Russell as Winemaker
- August – SoCal Food & Beverage Professional, Tasteful Destinations, Pages 6-7
July 2017
- July 31, 2017 – Wine Spectator, 11 California Chardonnays from New Horizons
- July 31, 2017 – The Tribune, New wine-tasting room opens in Arroyo Grande, with another on the way
- July 24, 2017 –Ford Truck Fans Convene in the Santa Maria Valley at the 46th Annual North/South Run
- July 23, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Obon Festival showcases Japanese, Buddhist culture in Santa Maria
- July 22, 2017 – Lompoc Record, Along for the ride: Families go wine tasting via trolley
- July 20, 2017 – KSBY, Central Coast Living: Santa Maria Style BBQ
- July 19, 2017 – Wine Enthusiast, Everything Under the Sun in Santa Barbara; Clarissa Nagy
- July 19, 2017 – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, California vintages not just from Napa
- July 17, 2017 – Wine Enthusiast, An Introduction to Santa Barbara
- July 15, 2017 – Mike the Wine Guy, Jon Karlo Macias, Ca’ Del Grevino
- July 13, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, 37th annual Bent Axles Car Club show rolling into Old Orcutt on Saturday
- July 10, 2017 – FoodWineTravelChix, Best Rosés for the summer boating season
- July 10, 2017 – Wine Spectator (online subscription needed), 16 Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Sippers from California
- July 7, 2017 – Celebrate the Obon Festival Tradition in Santa Maria Valley
- 2017 – California Road Trips Guide, Pages 16-17, Coastal Cruise
- July 5, 2017 – Wisconsin Gazette, Vineyard characteristics make all the difference to this California winemaker
- July 4, 2017 – Drink Me, Cambria 2013 Benchbreak Pinot Noir
- July 3, 2017 – Along Comes Mary, Wine Adventures in Santa Maria!
- July 2, 2017 – Irish Independent, 4 wines to try, Cambria Estate Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2012
June 2017
- June 26, 2017 – Classic Cars Galore at the Bent Axles 37th Annual Car Show and Barbecue
- June 26, 2017 – Go to Travel Gal, 6 Most Romantic Summer Getaways in California
- June 24, 2017 – The Mercury News/East Bay Times/Chico Enterprise-Record, 20 awesome wines for every type of summer barbecue
- June 22, 2017 – Ride the Santa Maria Valley for a True Taste of the Region
- June 22, 2017 – Santa Barbara Independent, Dining Old-School in Santa Maria
- June 22, 2017 – Santa Barbara Independent, Trio of Santa Barbara County Tasting Trails
- June 22, 2017 – The Zoe Report, A Definitive Guide To What To Eat With Your Rosé: 2016 Presqu’ile Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Rosé, $22
- June 19, 2017 – SoCal Restaurant Show, Matt Sobczak, Presqu’ile Winery
- June 14, 2017 – Zagat and HuffPost BBQ Nation, 5 Things to Know About Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
- June 14, 2017 – Wineormous, Taste Santa Maria Valley
- June 14, 2017 – Eve’s Wine 101, All-New Wine Trolley Rolls Into the Santa Maria Valley
- June 9, 2017 – LA Times, Your Ultimate Guide to Planning the Best Summer Road Trip
- June 8, 2017 – Wine Enthusiast, The Allure of Old Vines on the Central Coast
- June 8, 2017 – Wander With Wonder, The Best Wines and Barbecue of Santa Maria Valley
- June 1, 2017 – Rev Up for the Santa Maria Elks Lodge Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
- June 1, 2017 – Bakersfield Life Magazine, Let’s get together in the Santa Maria Valley (pages 36-37)
- June – Lonely Planet, Attractions in Santa Barbara Wine Country
May 2017
- May 30, 2017 – Matador Network, Santa Maria Valley, California: A place for wine snobs, minus the snobbery
- May 30, 2017 – Along Comes Mary, Weekend Getaway: Santa Maria, California
- May 30, 2017 – Grape Experiences, Clang, Clang, Clang Goes the Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley!
- May 26, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Memorial Day weekend tradition cruises back to Santa Maria
- May 26, 2017 – The Grand Island Independent, Savor Western flavor with kebabs
- May 22, 2017 – U.S. News & World Report, The 6 Most Romantic Summer Getaways in California
- May 22, 2017 – Elite Magazine of Santa Clarita, Santa Maria Valley is Your Ideal Getaway
- May 22, 2017 – Ventura County Star, Batmobile to be on display at Santa Maria car show
- May 22, 2017 – Wineormous, The Santa Maria Valley – Moxie Cafe
- May 21, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, From the Vine: Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
- May 20, 2017 – Noozhawk, New Santa Maria Wine Trolley Offers Vintage Experience
- May 17, 2017 – The Tribune, Ditch the car: Take a trolley to Santa Maria wine country instead
- May 16, 2017 – Ventura County Star, 35th Annual West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals Car Show
- May 13, 2017 – Santa Ynez Valley News, Santa Maria’s new Wine Trolley about to hit the road
- May 12, 2017 – The $nob Magazine, Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley
- May 12, 2017 – Wine Industry Advisor, All-New Wine Trolley Rolls Into the Santa Maria Valley
- May 11, 2017 – Fred Swan, 10 Byron Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Reviews plus Byron History
- May 11, 2017 – Winerabble, All-New Wine Trolley Rolls Into the Santa Maria Valley
- May 11, 2017 – KSBY, Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley unveiled
- May 11, 2017 – KEYT, Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley unveiled
- May 11, 2017 – All-New Wine Trolley Rolls Into the Santa Maria Valley
- May 10, 2017 – Basil & Salt, Wine Trolley rolls into the Santa Maria Valley
- May 9, 2017 – Forbes, Five Of The Best Rosés To Drink On Mother’s Day, Presqu’ile Winery
- May 8, 2017 – Wine Spectator, 9 Charming California Pinot Noirs
- May 7, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Heart of the Valley: A dream becomes The Historic Santa Maria Inn by Shirley Contreras, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society
- May 6, 2017 – SoCal Restaurant Show, Tim Rooney, Rooney’s Irish Pub
- May 4, 2017 – Noozhawk, Santa Maria ‘50s Car Show Will Be a Gas
- May 2, 2017 – Cruise to Santa Maria Valley for the West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals Car Show
April 2017
- April 27, 2017 – Los Angeles Times, After a weekend escape in Santa Maria, the tri-tip will be seared into your memory
- April 27, 2017 – Grapelive: Wine of the Day, 2009 Palmina, Nebbiolo “Sisqouc” Santa Maria Valley
- April 27, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, A Jammin’ Good Time’: Santa Maria Strawberry Festival 2017 to kick off Friday
- April 22, 2017 – Terroirist, Wine Reviews: California New Releases – Cambria
- April 21, 2017 – Mom Uncorked, Santa Maria Valley: Where Wine and BBQ Reign Supreme
- April 21, 2017 – Mom Uncorked, The Wines of California’s Santa Maria Valley
- April 21, 2017 – FoodWineTravelChix, Far Western Tavern, Home of Graciousness and Tri-Tip Santa Maria BBQ
- April 17, 2017 – BBQ Industry, 8 reasons why Santa Maria BBQ is next-level
- April 15, 2017 – SoCal Restaurant Show, Caleb Granski, Moxie Cafe and Jon Karlo Macias, Ca’Del Grevino
- April 13, 2017 – Noozhawk, Santa Maria Firing Up Barbecue Throwdown to Benefit Kiwanis Kids
- April 10, 2017 – First Time Barbecue Festival Launches in the Santa Maria Valley
- April 8, 2017 – Life-Uncorked, Santa Maria Style BBQ Takes Center Stage at Far Western Tavern
- April 8, 2017 – SoCal Restaurant Show, Susan Righetti, Far Western Tavern
- April 6, 2017 – Kites and Spirits Will Soar April 23 at the Discovery Museum’s Free Family Kite Festival
March 2017
- March 30, 2017 – Follow the Sweet Scents to the Santa Maria Valley’s 30th Annual Strawberry Festival
- March 29, 2017 – San Francisco Chronicle, Tasting notes: Mission and angelica, Foxen 7200 Mission Barberena Vineyard
- March 29, 2017 – The Produce News, Santa Maria: location led to destiny
- March 27, 2017 – IntoWine, Wine To Go Buy This Week – 2014 Byron Monument Pinot Noir – 93 Points
- March 27, 2017 – Now and Zin Wine, Wood You Like Some Chardonnay?, Dierberg Vineyard
- March 20, 2017 – Two Guys From Napa, Pinot Noir Recommendations: Favorites from the 2017 World of Pinot Noir
- March 18, 2017 – Santa Maria Times, Annual Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Car Show set for Saturday
- March 17, 2017 – Lands.com, On the Vineyard: The Challenges of Managing a Famous California Costal Vineyard
- March 15, 2017 – The Andy Caldwell Show AM-1440 and AM-1290, The Bizarre Foods Experience
- March 14, 2017 – Barbecue Bible, The Unique Barbecue of Santa Maria, California: Worth the Visit
- March 13, 2017 – KCOY/KEYT/KKFX, Santa Maria style barbecue featured on ‘Bizarre Foods’ show
- March 8, 2017 – Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, The Travel Channel, Cruising the Pacific Coast Highway
- March 8, 2017 – Weekly Wine Show, Ep 053 – Clarissa Nagy of Nagy Wines
- March 6, 2017 – The Tasting Panel, Blue Reviews, Feb-March, Migration 2014 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard
- March 5, 2017 – Wine-N-Friends, Six wine reasons to visit Santa Maria Valley
February 2017
- February 27, 2017 – 10 Bottles of Wine Under $40 You Can Take to Meet Your Partner’s Parents, Presqu’ile Chardonnay
- February 25, 2017 – California Car Clubs, 6th Annual Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Car Show
- February 22, 2017 – The Santa Maria Valley Revs Up for the Saint Patrick’s Day Car Show Hosted By Knights of Columbus
- February 20, 2017 – Fred Swan, World of Pinot Noir: Can’t Miss Pinot Tastings March 3-4
- February 16, 2017 – Central California Tourism Council, 7 Hidden Gems of the Santa Maria Valley
- February 15, 2017 – Weekly Wine Show, Ep 050 – Central Coast Pinot Noir
- January 30, 2017 – TravelPulse, 5 Things To Do Along California’s Coast
January 2017
- January 2017 – Yosemite National Park Journal, The Lost City | Best of the Coast
- January 25, 2017 – Fred Swan, Foxen Vineyards and 17 of their current releases
- January 25, 2017 – Fred Swan, What Everyone Should Know about the Santa Maria Valley AVA
- January 25, 2017 – Fred Swan, Santa Maria Valley AVA: What to See and Do
- January 24, 2017 – Organic Authority, Martian Ranch, 103 Best Organic Wines to Try this Year
2016
December 2016
- December 22, 2016 – Travel Channel, The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs
- December 21, 2016 – Bizarre Foods Films Santa Maria-Style Barbecue at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge for New Season
- December 16, 2016 – Robert Parker Wine Journal, 2013 Hammell Wine Alliance True Believer
- December 6, 2016 – Noozhawk, Annual Christmas Bird Count Takes Wing on Dec. 26
- December 6, 2016 – Birdwatching Daily, Annual Santa Maria Valley/Guadalupe Christmas Bird Count
- December 6, 2016 – Annual Santa Maria Valley/Guadalupe Christmas Bird Count Carries on Tradition
- December 5, 2016 – Grape Experiences, Real People. Real Experiences. Let’s Get Together in the Santa Maria Valley
November 2016
- November 29, 2016 – Ventura County Star, Santa Maria Parade of Lights
- November 28, 2016 – Santa Ynez Valley News, Fave Five for the Week: November 24 – December 4
- November 28, 2016 – Noozhawk, Christmas Parades Plentiful Throughout Santa Barbara County
- November 27, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, Christmas Parade of Lights to feature holiday’s finest
- November 22, 2016 – Reverse Wine Snob, Swirl ‘Til You Spill in the Santa Maria Valley
- November 11, 2016 – Noozhawk, Santa Maria Valley Events Illuminate Holiday Season
- November 10, 2016 – Santa Maria Valley Lights Up the Holiday Season With Special Events
- November 8, 2016 – KMYC, The Good Life with Mike the Wine Guy, Clarissa Nagy
October 2016
- October 30, 2016 – KSBY, Santa Maria celebrates Dia de los Muertos
- October 30, 2016 – KEYT, Families celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Santa Maria
- October 28, 2016 – KSBY, Dia de los Muertos event planned in Santa Maria
- October 22, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, Good News: Dia de los Muertos
- October 21, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, South on 101: This weekend, shop till you drop
- October 19, 2016 – Noozhawk, Celebrate Cultural Tradition of Dia de los Muertos in the Santa Maria Valley
- October 18, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, Dia de los Muertos Festival set for Oct. 30
- October 12, 2016 – Noozhawk, New Campaign Seeks To Boost Santa Maria Valley Tourism
- October 12, 2016 – KCLU, Santa Maria Rebrands Itself In Effort To Draw In More Tourism
- October 11, 2016 – KSBY, New campaign aims to bring tourists to Santa Maria Valley
- October 11, 2016 – KCOY/KEYT/KKFX, Santa Maria Valley Chamber Unveils New Marketing Campaign
- October 10, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, New marketing plan aimed at bringing people ‘together’ in the Santa Maria Valley
- October 6, 2016 – Celebrate the Cultural Tradition of Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in the Santa Maria Valley
- October 6, 2016 – LatinoLA, Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the Santa Maria Valley
September 2016
- September 30, 2016 – Santa Maria Times, Autumn Arts Festival calling all vendors and participants
- September 29, 2016 – Travel Industry Newswire, KPS3 and CC Media, The Perfect Pairing For the New Santa Maria Valley Tourism Campaign
- September 29, 2016 – KPS3 and CC Media, The Perfect Pairing For the New Santa Maria Valley Tourism Campaign
- September 20, 2016 – Noozhawk, Autumn Arts Festival a Cornucopia of Creativity
- September 16, 2016 – Celebrate the Season at the 33rd Annual Autumn Arts Festival in the Santa Maria Valley
August 2016
- August 2016 – Outdoor Blurprint, Road Trip Guide: California’s Central Coast
June 2016
- June 17, 2016 – EaterLA, 12 Impressive Stops for Central Coast Barbecue in California
