ShareCategories Wine Country More ArticlesWe were thrilled to see the Travel Channel name the Santa Maria Valley as one The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs. (We actually love all wine enthusiasts in Santa Maria Valley, you just need to enjoy wine!) Scar of the Sea, Presqu’ile Winery and Rancho Sisquoc are among all the wonderful wineries mentioned in this great recognition. Learn more about the Santa Maria Valley AVA & Wine Region. “The Santa Maria Valley is hot right now. Why? For starters, the cost of living and of properties in this Central Valley region are much less expensive than up north in Napa. And that is attracting many young, up-and-coming winemakers to the area. Fruit is so spectacular here that many northern winemakers are traveling south to purchase pinot grapes…”Read the full feature, here: The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs
BarbecueAsk a Concierge: 11 Things to Eat, See and Do in Santa Maria Valley Sarah Dandashy from Ask a Concierge recently visited the Santa Maria Valley. Here is her recap of her adventures. I just keep pinching myself! Blown away by how impressive my home state of California really is. My recent trip to Santa Maria Valley in Central California did not disappoint! The Santa Maria Valley is located along California’s […]
BarbecueThe Eager Traveler's Destination Guide: Santa Maria Valley by Preethi Chandrasekhar I’ve lived in California for 30 years and had no idea there was a gem of a place called Santa Maria Valley just few hours away from my home in San Francisco! Santa Maria Valley is located on the Central Coast in northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, and it’s an […]
Local FlavorsChloe See's Santa Maria Weekend Getaway @ByChloeSee recaps her adventures in Santa Maria Valley. Have you ever been wine tasting in Santa Maria Valley? Yep, me neither, until just recently. I was invited to take a short and sweet trip to a small town near the Pacific Coast. My experience with this city was beautiful, quaint and fulfilling. I’m super excited […]
Visiting The ValleyHow to Plan a Wine Tasting Trip Plan your perfect wine tasting getaway with these four tips Summer is nearly here and it’s time to sip! It’s a great time of year to take a weekend wine tasting getaway. Grab your family, pals or significant other and make a break for the Central Coast for a weekend of full glasses and fun […]