Martian Ranch & Vineyard An eclectic grower of grape varietals, both esoteric and otherwise. Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a young, biodynamically-farmed vineyard on Alisos Canyon Road in Los Alamos where they take farming much more seriously than they do themselves. When Nan Helgeland founded the Martian Ranch & Vineyard in 2007, she wanted to give it a name […]
Koehler Winery This vineyard is sown with a rich history. Grapes were grown on the land for more than 40 years before the Koehler family came to purchase the land in the 90s. The 67-acre vineyard was known for its superb fruit in and around the Santa Ynez Valley. Not too long after, the Koehler’s decided they […]
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery A small boutique winery specializing in hand-crafted wines. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard and Winery specializes in hand-crafted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The winery is located in Santa Maria Valley on the northern edge of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in Santa Barbara wine country. In addition, there is also event space available for meetings, conventions, […]
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Home to 16 wineries, it’s the perfect way to taste wine from the oldest appellation in Santa Barbara County.
Zaca Mesa The first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Located in the northernmost portion of Santa Ynez Valley within Santa Barbara County, Zaca Mesa was the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County in 1978. Over the years, the winery has learned that the grape varietals indigenous to the Rhône valley of France prosper […]
Costa De Oro Winery Named “the Most Unique Tasting Room on the Central Coast.” The New Times named the Costa De Oro tasting room the most unique on the Central Coast. Find out for yourself why as you discover some of the finest wines from the Central Coast, created using the artistry of old-world winemaking styles and new-world grape […]
cnagy wines Leave with new friends and perceptions. For Clarissa Nagy, winemaking has surpassed a passion. She is determined, and she has prioritized the wine experience for whoever decides to sip one of her delicately made wines. Her winemaking journey in the Santa Maria Valley came as a pleasant surprise in the early 2000s. The Santa Maria […]
Andrew Murray Vineyards Striking Rhône varietals in Santa Barbara County. Featuring two gorgeous tasting rooms, Andrew Murray Vineyards focuses on Rhône varietals and has consistently crafted highly acclaimed red and white wines in the Santa Ynez Valley for 20 years. The Viogniers, single-vineyard Syrahs, and blends led Robert Parker, Jr. to refer to Andrew Murray Vineyards as, “…one […]
Woody’s Butcher Block Woody’s Butcher Block is the premier neighborhood meat market and butcher shop, providing high-end deli meats and cheeses. When you are ready to try your hand at preparing your own Santa Maria style barbecue, Woody’s Butcher Block is the place to start, with the finest cuts of meat.
Jocko’s This Santa Maria-style steakhouse in Nipomo features amazing food in an easygoing and unpretentious atmosphere since 1926. Known for its generous portions of oak-grilled meats, the food is worth the wait. The service is friendly and the setting is casual. The food? Some of the best you will ever have.
Historic Santa Maria Inn Century Room Within the 1917 Historic Santa Maria Inn sits the Century Room, an elegant and charming restaurant serving fresh and imaginative California cuisine. Featuring an elegant patio overlooking the Inn’s fountain court, this beautiful restaurant was voted the Most Romantic Restaurant by The Santa Maria Sun. This is a great spot to catch lunch, or the […]
The Hitching Post Located just moments from the heart of Santa Maria is Casmalia, a picturesque western town, and one of the most authentic Santa Maria-style barbecue restaurants you will encounter, The Hitching Post. This is where California-style barbecue was brought to perfection by the pioneers, bringing choice, aged beef to the ultimate of gourmet flavor and tenderness. […]
Portabella Bar & Grill A culinary tradition rooted in the Santa Maria Valley, Santa Maria-style barbecue centers around a beef tri-tip and is a mainstay of California’s culinary heritage. Featuring local produce and locally sourced beef, Portabella Bar & Grill honors our area’s roots with a menu that celebrates the Santa Maria-style BBQ. The flagship item on our menu […]
Rancho Grill Rancho Grill features a full menu for everyone to enjoy. From Shareables to local favorites like our BBQ Burger that features our signature Mili’s BBQ Sauce! Mili’s BBQ is served and sold only here at Rancho Grill. We have pizza, salad, dessert, and kid’s options as well. Lane packages are available. Options like: Pizzas, Tacos, […]
The Swiss Established in 1941, The Swiss is one of Santa Maria Valley’s most popular traditional Santa Maria Style Barbecue restaurants. Food served at The Swiss comes directly off their red oak barbecue pit, giving it a classic smoky and hearty flavor. They serve beef, chicken and seafood cooked to perfection every day of the week.
Chumash Trail Chumash Trail is an easy, 1.3-mile out and back trail located in Chumash Park near Pismo Beach. The park and trail are family friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The trail offers great views of the surrounding region and is a popular spot for bird watchers.
Oceano Do the Dunes Oceano sits just 18 miles from Santa Maria and offers fantastic opportunities for off-roading on the famed Oceano Dunes. The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is part of a geographically unique dunes complex that creates a perfect location for off-highway enthusiasts, attracting riders from throughout the United States. With more […]
Avila Beach City Beach Avila Beach City Beach takes up the entire waterfront of the town of Avila Beach. This beach features a beautiful pier and many beachfront shops. If you want to fish, you can do some from the Avila Pier without a fishing license.
Waller Park Santa Maria’s Waller Park is a wooded park with a pond full of ducks with a fountain, playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, and a “get away from it all” feel. This is the home to the area’s only facility for playing disc golf. For bird lovers, the park features a resident Ross’ Goose, a resident […]
East La Cuesta Loop Trail This easy, 3.8-mile trail is located in the gorgeous Los Flores Ranch Park trail system, which features 15 miles of hiking trails. East La Cuesta Loop offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The trail is good for most skill levels, but does include some inclines.
Silver Shoals Park Silver Shoals Park is another park with beach access. The grassy park has picnic tables and barbecues, making it a great place for a picnic. There is beach access via a steep dirt path. The beach itself is another great place to look for tide pools when the tide is low, and for bird watching.
Point Sal State Beach Point Sal State Beach is nestled along the northwestern part of Santa Barbara County. The park spans an impressive 80 acres and offers just under two miles of ocean frontage. This beach can only be accessed by a hike because the road has worn away over time. Activities at Point Sal include fishing, hiking, and bird watching. Swimming is […]
The Pad Climbing Gym If becoming a climbing ninja warrior is on your to-do list, then The Pad Climbing Gym is the place to be! Offering 5,000 square feet of bouldering terrain, free shoe rental, rings, ropes, and a hang board, you can get fit while you have fun. Youth climbing is also available, from coaching and after-school and […]