Share Categories Visiting The Valley More Articles We’re here for you, when you’re ready. The past few months have been an unknown territory for us all. With social distancing regulations in place, we’ve put plans with family and friends on hold. But as soon as you’re up for it, we’re ready to welcome you back. Whether for a getaway with the girls, family road trip or an adventure with your partner, Santa Maria Valley will be here. You can cool down, fill up, and sip and swirl at your own pace. We hope you’ll visit, stay a while, and reconnect with laughter and relaxation on the Central Coast. In Santa Maria Valley, locals and visitors alike are part of our family, and we’re doing our part to keep that family safe and healthy. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber has developed the Safe and Open campaign to help Santa Maria Valley businesses communicate widely – to the community and its visitors – a return to economic activity in accordance with public health and safety best-practices. In accordance with the State of California’s reopening guidelines and Santa Barbara County’s reopening guidelines, the business community of Santa Maria stands ready to move towards a thriving economic environment once again, while protecting against the renewed spread of Coronavirus. Nearly 700 businesses throughout the valley have already signed the pledge to stay #SafeandOpen. We encourage you to contact any business you plan to visit in advance, in order to make the most of your time with us. Browse all wineries, breweries, restaurants, outdoor activities and other attractions here. We look forward to hosting you! NOTE: Please note that Santa Barbara County requires wearing facial coverings when both indoors and outdoors, and the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District supports this strategy. This includes at restaurants, wineries, hotels, retail shops, attractions, parks, beaches and other areas. Please follow all posted instructions during your visit and practice social distancing to help us keep our community safe and open! An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By traveling in Santa Barbara County, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Visiting The Valley When is the Best Time to Visit Wine Country? One of the best parts about California’s Central Coast is the warm, temperate climate that allows us to enjoy all this region has to offer year-round. Here in Santa Barbara County wine country, fun and exciting events that are sure to please any wine-o’s palate happen throughout the year – from bud-break in the spring […]
Visiting The Valley Take a Weekend Motorcycle Trip Along California’s Central Coast Jump start the riding season with a California motorcycle trip along the Pacific Coast Highway 101. This scenic stretch of road travels from southern California all the way up to Washington. And we may be biased, but we think the California section is extra beautiful! Many people travel the highway from Los Angeles to San […]
Visiting The Valley Prepare for California Wine Month, #SantaMariaStyle Here in Santa Maria Valley wine country, September is our favorite month of the year – California Wine Month! All September long, we celebrate the fruits of the labors of winemakers across the state. From harvest to bottle, California Wine Month is all about indulging in delicious wines and learning more about the winemaking process. […]
Recreation Explore the Great Outdoors in and around Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley is the perfect home base for your next Central Coast getaway to Pismo, Avila and more. California’s temperate Central Coast provides an abundance of outdoor activities year-round, from hiking to cycling to birdwatching, and everything in between. The valley is home to 24 hiking trails, 15 beaches and endless miles of cycling […]