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 Show Me Your Key Card Promotion During your next trip, enjoy special wine, beer, and food offerings when you present your hotel key card at participating locations. (And yeah, it’s ok to request two keys for the room upon check-in.) When you step foot in the Santa Maria Valley, you’ll notice a particular style. The casual pace of life here and […]
Visiting The Valley Plan the Ultimate California Central Coast Road Trip Whether it’s your family summer vacation, a weekend girls’ trip, or a getaway with your sweetheart, it’s never too early to start planning your perfect vacation! Look to the coast and start planning your California Central Coast road trip. The Central Coast offers pristine weather, scenic coastal views and more than enough activities to keep […]
Visiting The Valley Exploring Santa Ynez Wine Country Discover Santa Ynez wine tastings and tours to try on your Central Coast getaway. California’s Central Coast is home to a wine region unlike any other, and Santa Barbara County alone is a hub of cool-climate and Rhône wine varietals from seven different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), or wine-growing regions. The best part? Wine lovers […]
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 […]