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A Santa Maria Valley experience is about being comfortable, having fun, and being yourself. This is a place where you're welcomed like old-time friends and fed like family.
Trips for Every Taste
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From the best tacos to planning your route for authentic Santa Maria Style barbecue, we can help you map it out.
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We love to see you discover and share your own version of a #SantaMariaStyle getaway.
Cool-climate wines. Garden-driven plates. And now… art you can take with you. 🍷🎨
At Presqu’ile Winery, the wine reflects a true cool-climate ethos: structure, freshness, and balance. Not to mention it`s all grown right here in Santa Maria Valley. Pair your flight with garden-driven dishes and housemade bites.
And before you go? Drop four quarters into the Inciardi Mini Print Vending Machine and walk away with an original linocut print that`s inspired by food, wine, and everyday joy.
Sip, savor, and collect a little piece of the moment.
Never too busy for a full plate of barbecue... as long as it`s Santa Maria Style! 🥩
Traveling to Santa Maria Valley doesn’t have to break the bank. ✨
From cozy roadside motels to comfortable stays near the heart of town, these budget-friendly spots make it easy to rest, recharge, and keep exploring.
Tap the link in our bio to see your options. Adventure awaits without the splurge!
Sweet and 100% California. 🍓
We’re celebrating National California Strawberry Day with a look back at the best moments from the Santa Maria Strawberry Festival, from juicy bites to fun for the whole family.
Think you’re ready for this year’s strawberry magic? Check out the link in our bio to plan your visit!
Were you put in charge of planning Spring Break? 🤔
Think beach days and backroad drives. Wine tasting and barbecue. Trails galore and plenty of room to explore without the crowds. Whether you’re here for a long weekend or a full reset, Santa Maria Valley has a way of filling your days just right.
Check out the link in our bio to see all the things to do and start planning your break your way.
We put a ring on it.💍
(And by it, we mean Santa Maria Style barbecue.)
Save the date for the all-new, three-day Santa Maria Barbecue Festival. This is a celebration of smoky flavors, red oak fires, and the kind of barbecue worth committing to.
More details coming soon. Formal invitation to follow.
You may know Santa Maria, but do you know Santa Maria ✨Valley✨?
We`re Santa Maria proper (the city), but also the 30-mile radius around that. Come see it for yourself!
The ultimate toast awaits! 🥂
Our 2026 Craft Cocktail Contest is your excuse to sip your way through the region, from wineries and breweries to restaurants that know their way around a proper pour. Each stop is serving a signature cocktail inspired by the flavors and stories of Santa Maria Valley.
How to vote:
📸 Snap a photo of your drink
📲 Post it to Instagram or Facebook
🏷️ Tag the location + #SMVCraftCocktail26
Every post counts as a vote for the People’s Choice winner. Two titles. Dozens of drinks. One very tasty month. 🍸
Link in bio for all of the details!
Sweet, sun-ripened, and picked straight from the source. 🍓☀️ A visit to @littlepetesfarm is a reminder that some of the best flavors are grown locally.
🔗 Discover the magic that Santa Maria Valley Strawberries offer at the link in our bio!
