Plan Your TripBarbecue ItineraryWine Weekend ItinerarySolo Trip ItinerarySanta Maria Valley Heritage ItineraryOutdoor Adventure ItineraryFamily Time ItineraryLodging SpecialsAbout Santa Maria ValleyGetting HereWeather in Santa Maria Valley Book A RoomGetting here by carThe Santa Maria Valley is situated midway along California’s Central Coast. It is located approximately 3.5 hours north of Los Angeles, 1.5 hours north of Santa Barbara, 4 hours south of the Bay Area, and 20 minutes from Pismo State Beach.You can reach Santa Maria via Highway 101, Highway 1, and Highway 166.Getting here by planeAllegiant Airlines is currently operating direct flights to Santa Maria (SMX) from Las Vegas (LAS), Portland (PDX) and Phoenix-Mesa (AZA). These new routes will help to more conveniently connect Santa Maria Valley and the entire Central Coast to three major travel hubs in the western U.S. Flight to Santa Maria, CA from Las Vegas, NV Allegiant Air offers flights to and from Las Vegas four times per week, on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.Flight to Santa Maria, CA from Portland, OR Allegiant Air offers flights to and from Portland twice weekly, on Sundays and Thursdays.Flight to Santa Maria, CA from Phoenix-Mesa, AZ Allegiant Air offers flights to and from Phoenix-Mesa twice weekly, on Sundays and Thursdays.Santa Maria is now one of the fastest-growing cities on the Central Coast, and high demand from business and leisure travelers alike made the addition of more flights essential.
Monarch Dunes Golf Club Located in Nipomo, Monarch Dunes features two award-winning golf courses, the 18-hole championship Old Course, and a par-3 Challenge Course. Part of The Woodlands, a master-planned resort, Monarch Dunes is surrounded by windswept sandbanks, coastal vistas, and amber-colored hillsides. Collared shirts are required on the golf courses and driving range.
Riverbench Winery Oak-aged Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines. In 1973, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery was established in the Santa Maria Valley when its first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. Since then, they have built a reputation for outstanding Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines by enhancing the natural […]
Olive Garden Our Story Italy is the inspiration behind our restaurants, from the ingredients we use to our award-winning wine list. Most of all, we are inspired by the Italian culture – warmth, genuine hospitality and the importance placed on family. Our passion for Italy led us to establish both the Olive Garden Culinary Institute of Tuscany, […]
Tepusquet Road Tepusquet Road is a long stretch of road primarily used for scenic driving, but also popular with hikers and cyclists in the area. This trail easy, 14.7-mile trail features a beautiful forest setting and has a slight incline. The road is long, so we recommend either parking a car at each end or walking only […]
December 01PCPA: The Secret Garden Orphaned by an epidemic, young Mary Lennox is sent from British colonial India to a home she has never known in Yorkshire, England. There she finds a mysterious house and a family shrouded in secrets. As curiosity overcomes sadness, Mary finds the key to unlock healing and hope, through the magic and restorative power of […]
December 01The Great American Melodrama: 2021 Holiday Extravaganza See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Our holiday triple bill is a very special family tradition designed to bring a year’s […]
December 02Elks Recreation: Christmas In The Country 2021 The cheerful and bright drive-thru event, Christmas in the Country, returns in 2021. Come and enjoy festive scenes and dancing lights all from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle. Our second annual “Christmas in the Country” will take place this Holiday Season at the Elks Event Center located at 4040 South Hwy 101 […]
December 03Wine Stone Inn: BBQ In The Stix & Dusty Zimmerman Join the Wine Stone Inn for some live music by Dusty Zimmerman on December 3! BBQ In The Stix food truck will also be there to serve up some good food from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. It is sure to be a great Friday night!