Share Categories Wine Country More Articles We 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
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 […]
Wine Country Get to know the 7 Wine-Growing Regions of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara wine country, located along the beautiful, temperate, California Central Coast, is a world-renowned wine-growing region. Known for its cool, Mediterranean climate, transverse geography and Rhône varietals, Santa Barbara wine country is favored among vino connoisseurs. The unique geography of the Central Coast allows for multiple American Viticultural Areas (or AVAs) that are unique […]