
Discover Santa Maria Valley Wine Country
The Central Coast’s first official American Viticultural Area (AVA) can be found in the 7,500 vineyard acres of Santa Maria Valley. Home to one of the world’s most dynamic wine-growing regions on the northern perimeter of Santa Barbara County.

Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
The perfect way to taste wine from the oldest appellation in Santa Barbara County can be found on the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. Meandering roads connect Santa Maria Valley to Los Olivos with breathtaking views and 14 tucked-away vineyards along a 30-mile road. Our region’s flagship varietals — cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, plus Bordeaux-style wines from neighboring regions offer a vintage for every wine lover.

Rovology: Wineries and Butterflies – Exploring Santa Maria Valley, CA
Travel site Rovology featured Santa Maria Valley in this article by Judy Karina, exploring the wonderful possibilities an excursion to Santa Maria Valley has to…
Wine Itineraries
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 trolley (seasonal)
- Snacks and plenty of wine
- Sandalwood spa
- Easy hike at Oso Flaco Lake

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

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
- Free Wine Tasting
- Sunset Wine Swirling
- Classic Santa Maria Style Barbecue
- Wine Trolley (seasonal)

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

Hit the Road and Explore all you can do and around Santa Maria Valley

Need a Soft Pillow After Your Pinot?
Don't worry about a drive home after a day in wine country. Stay the night and take a load off.