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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.
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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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Checking the summer forecast right now...
Santa Maria Valley: 😌✨
Cooler temps, open roads, and a destination that won`t break the bank. There`s no better place to beat the heat this summer.
Are you packed yet? We`ll see you on the coast. 🌊
Raise a glass to the women running the show in Santa Maria Valley! 🍷✨
🌿 Cambria Winery & Vineyard is one of California`s most celebrated women-owned wineries, with female leadership from the vineyard to the bottle.
🥂 cnagy Wines was born from winemaker Clarissa Nagy`s passion for the Central Coast, and her Pinot Noir is absolutely worth seeking out.
🌊 Riverbench Winery crafts stunning estate wines and sparkling bottles inspired by the traditions of Champagne.
🏡 Presqu`ile Winery brings Southern hospitality to wine country. Think horseback riding, bocce, and exceptional pours.
🍇 Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is a Santa Barbara County icon, now led by winemaker and GM Kristin Bryden.
Head to the link in our bio to read the full blog and start planning your wine-filled weekend getaway!
Looking to ditch the big match crowds? ⚽
You could spend your summer in traffic…
or you could spend it here.
Right between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Maria Valley is the kind of getaway that doesn’t require a game plan.
✨ Think open roads, coastal views, Santa Maria Style barbecue, and wine without the wait.
🔗 Plan your getaway at the link in our bio.
Tee up your next Central Coast weekend in Santa Maria Valley! ⛳
🏌️♂️La Purisima Golf Course has rolling terrain and a nationally recognized design that rewards bold play.
🌄 Rancho Maria Golf Club has foothill views, no parallel fairways, and offers a true sense of retreat.
🌳 Blacklake Golf Resort sports 27 holes, lakeside fairways, and oak-lined challenges.
Which course are you playing first? Link in bio for more details!
Since 1917, the Historic Santa Maria Inn has welcomed travelers with timeless charm in the heart of wine country. 🍷
Sip in the Century Room, grab a pint in the Olde English Taproom, and unwind in the Barrel Room. Palm trees, fountains, cozy suites, and 30+ nearby wineries make it easy to turn one night into a weekend, where historic character meets modern comfort.
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to book your stay.
Big matches.⚽ Bigger crowds.🤔 Hard pass.
While everyone`s stuck in traffic, you could be on an open road headed straight for Santa Maria Valley–right between Los Angeles and the Bay Area–and a world away from the chaos.
Room to breathe, savory Santa Maria Style barbecue, award-winning wines, and a coast that doesn`t care about the final score.
🔗 Tag your road trip co-pilot and start planning at the link in our bio.
Sunshine, fresh air, and a bucket in hand 🫐☀️
At U-Pick Blueberries, family outings turn into sweet memories. Pick blueberries and strawberries straight from the field, then take your haul home to enjoy.
Open March through July.
📍3665 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA
Who’s helping you fill your bucket?
Our priorities? 🍷
1. A glass of wine
2. Santa Maria Style barbecue
3. Doing absolutely nothing else
In Santa Maria Valley, it really is that simple.
