Skip the Crowds. Hit the Road.
As summer crowds pour into California’s biggest cities, Santa Maria Valley offers a little more breathing room. While everyone else is fighting traffic and waiting in lines, you could be unwinding on the Central Coast.
Road Trip Ready
This summer doesn’t have to mean crowded streets, impossible reservations, and bumper-to-bumper traffic. In Santa Maria Valley, the pace is slower, the pours are generous, and the views stretch for miles.
Santa Maria Valley is perfectly positioned between Los Angeles and the Bay Area for an easy weekend getaway.
Barbecue That's Worth the Drive
Slow-grilled, oak-fired, and deeply rooted in local culture–no trip to Santa Maria Valley is complete without it.
Sip Through Santa Maria Valley
Discover one of California’s most underrated wine regions, without the packed tasting rooms (or the need to pack your high heels).
