
Plan Your Trip
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
If it’s been too long since your last weekend getaway and you need to stock your wine shelf (and fridge), we’ve got your weekend wine plans, stock lock and barrel.
Highlights
- Wine Tasting
- Sunset Wine Swirling
- Classic Santa Maria Style Barbecue

Get a taste of recreation done #SantaMariaStyle. Grab your hiking shoes, helmet, flip flops and sense of adventure to experience 13 beaches, 24 hiking trails, cycling and more.
Highlights
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Beer and Pizza

Come hungry and experience fresh, delicious food steeped in tradition dating back 150 years. We have a style all our own, and you have to taste it to believe it.
Highlights
- Authentic Santa Maria Style Barbecue
- Easy outdoor hike to walk it off and take in the scenery
- Beer and wine
- A little more barbecue

Uncover the history of Santa Maria Valley and engage in the backstories of the things and people who have helped to make this great valley what it has become today.
Highlights
- "Ancient" relics in the dunes
- The oldest Buddhist temple in California
- La Purisima Mission State Park

We don't skip any meals around here. Indulge in breakfast, lunch and dinner in Santa Maria Valley.
Highlights
- Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe
- Costa de Oro Winery
- The Swiss
- Nite Creamery


Guides & Maps
From the best tacos to planning your route for authentic Santa Maria Style barbecue, we can help you map it out.
Come Solo or Bring Your Crew
Santa Maria Valley welcomes guests like family. So we invite you to let your hair down, kick your feet up and enjoy a weekend on your own, at your own pace.
Highlights
- Wine tasting
- Oso Flaco Lake
- Monarch butterfly grove

Play, learn and be together with family in Santa Maria Valley. Enjoy restaurants, hiking trails, sand dunes and museums to excite and engage your whole crew.
Highlights
- Berry Picking
- Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
- Family-friendly vineyards

Few things are more romantic than a weekend in one of the most diverse wine regions in California. Santa Maria Valley is perfect for a getaway with your sweetheart.
Highlights
- Wine tasting
- PCPA theater
- Monarch butterfly grove
- Long walk on the beach

When was the last time you got away for the weekend, just you and the girls? We’re guessing it’s been too long!
Highlights
- Wine tasting
- Snacks and plenty of wine
- Sandalwood spa
- Easy hike at Oso Flaco Lake

Looking to get away with your pup without the guilt of leaving them behind while you have all the fun? Santa Maria Valley is the perfect place for a dog-friendly getaway.
Highlights
- Parks, parks, and more parks!
- Dog-friendly wineries and restaurants
- Beaches and dunes
- Pet-friendly places to stay


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Ever wondered what goes into the perfect pizza AND an irresistible dessert? πβ¨
During Dine Out Santa Maria Style: 2026 Restaurant Month, experience the passion at @pbf_PizzeriaBelloForno firsthand.
π THE DEAL: Spend $50 and get a FREE house-made dessert! Whether it’s their signature wood-fired pizzas or those sweet, handcrafted masterpieces, every bite is a testament to their dedication.
Tag someone who deserves a free dessert this week! π
Ever wondered what goes into the perfect pizza AND an irresistible dessert? πβ¨
During Dine Out Santa Maria Style: 2026 Restaurant Month, experience the passion at @pbf_PizzeriaBelloForno firsthand.
π THE DEAL: Spend $50 and get a FREE house-made dessert! Whether it’s their signature wood-fired pizzas or those sweet, handcrafted masterpieces, every bite is a testament to their dedication.
Tag someone who deserves a free dessert this week! π ...

Resolutions just work better #SantaMariaStyle. Let’s make this a year worth talking about. π·π₯©βοΈβ€οΈ
Resolutions just work better #SantaMariaStyle. Let’s make this a year worth talking about. π·π₯©βοΈβ€οΈ ...

Looking for a little farm-fresh fun? πΏπ @dewlsonfamilyfarm is your oasis for hands-on experiences, tasty treats, and pure relaxation. Stroll the fields, sip coffee or tea, and take in the great outdoors.
π Link in bio to learn more
Looking for a little farm-fresh fun? πΏπ @dewlsonfamilyfarm is your oasis for hands-on experiences, tasty treats, and pure relaxation. Stroll the fields, sip coffee or tea, and take in the great outdoors.
π Link in bio to learn more ...

Who says Dry January has to be boring? ββ¨ Sip your way through Santa Maria Valley’s cozy coffee spots and discover bold flavors, cozy vibes, and a little local magic!
Who says Dry January has to be boring? ββ¨ Sip your way through Santa Maria Valley’s cozy coffee spots and discover bold flavors, cozy vibes, and a little local magic! ...

The sizzle of the oak grill is calling. π₯ We’re giving you a front-row seat to the best flavors at @blast825brewery_orcutt! From our signature oak-grilled Ribeye to the ultimate craft burger, this is how we do Santa Maria Style.
Score 15% OFF your entire order (excluding alcohol) all month long during Dine Out Santa Maria Style 2026! Pair your feast with one of our house-made craft brews and soak in those Central Coast vibes. ππ₯©π»
The sizzle of the oak grill is calling. π₯ We’re giving you a front-row seat to the best flavors at @blast825brewery_orcutt! From our signature oak-grilled Ribeye to the ultimate craft burger, this is how we do Santa Maria Style.
Score 15% OFF your entire order (excluding alcohol) all month long during Dine Out Santa Maria Style 2026! Pair your feast with one of our house-made craft brews and soak in those Central Coast vibes. ππ₯©π» ...

Take the trip... you won`t regret it. βοΈ
Take the trip... you won`t regret it. βοΈ ...

DINE OUT SANTA MARIA STYLE IS BACK! π
Get ready to eat! We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dine Out Santa Maria Style: 2026 Restaurant Month, running from January 16 to February 13, 2026! ποΈ
This is your official invitation to experience the best of our local food scene with exclusive, limited-time specials designed for both locals and visitors! Now is the time to support our amazing chefs and restaurants. π
π€© Your Exclusive Restaurant Month Specials:
@pbf_pizzeriabelloforno: One free house-made dessert with any $50.00 purchase.
@blast825brewery_orcutt: Take 15% off your entire order.
@strawhatpizzasantamaria: One large two-topping pizza for only $19.99 + tax.
Cenury Room at @thehistoricsantamariainn: Buy one, get one 50% off on your meal.
The Range Restaurant + Bar: Buy one, get one 50% off on your meal.
Cubanissimo Cafe: Enjoy $5 off orders of $30 or more + a free dessert with the purchase of two main plates.
@simplecoffeecafesm: Signature breakfast $15.99
@stellerscellar: Buy one wine tasting, get one free.
@coolhandlukessm: Enjoy a special $26 menu featuring beer battered fish & chips and chuckwagon chicken pasta.
@californiahotdogs805: Chili cheese dog family pack: includes six chili cheese dogs and two orders of tater tots for $19.99.
Tag a friend you’re taking out to eat! π
DINE OUT SANTA MARIA STYLE IS BACK! π
Get ready to eat! We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dine Out Santa Maria Style: 2026 Restaurant Month, running from January 16 to February 13, 2026! ποΈ
This is your official invitation to experience the best of our local food scene with exclusive, limited-time specials designed for both locals and visitors! Now is the time to support our amazing chefs and restaurants. π
π€© Your Exclusive Restaurant Month Specials:
@pbf_pizzeriabelloforno: One free house-made dessert with any $50.00 purchase.
@blast825brewery_orcutt: Take 15% off your entire order.
@strawhatpizzasantamaria: One large two-topping pizza for only $19.99 + tax.
Cenury Room at @thehistoricsantamariainn: Buy one, get one 50% off on your meal.
The Range Restaurant + Bar: Buy one, get one 50% off on your meal.
Cubanissimo Cafe: Enjoy $5 off orders of $30 or more + a free dessert with the purchase of two main plates.
@simplecoffeecafesm: Signature breakfast $15.99
@stellerscellar: Buy one wine tasting, get one free.
@coolhandlukessm: Enjoy a special $26 menu featuring beer battered fish & chips and chuckwagon chicken pasta.
@californiahotdogs805: Chili cheese dog family pack: includes six chili cheese dogs and two orders of tater tots for $19.99.
Tag a friend you’re taking out to eat! π ...

Extended family? Big personalities? Endless opinions. π
Don’t worry — Santa Maria Valley has a vacation for every kind of crew. From nature-seekers to food-lovers (and everyone in between), we’ve got you covered.
π Discover the perfect trip for you at the link in our bio!
Extended family? Big personalities? Endless opinions. π
Don’t worry — Santa Maria Valley has a vacation for every kind of crew. From nature-seekers to food-lovers (and everyone in between), we’ve got you covered.
π Discover the perfect trip for you at the link in our bio! ...

Step into the Upside Down... Santa Maria Style! π Trails, wine, and surprises around every corner — where adventure feels unexpectedly perfect.
Step into the Upside Down... Santa Maria Style! π Trails, wine, and surprises around every corner — where adventure feels unexpectedly perfect. ...
