Wine CountryThe Santa Maria Valley Wine Region & AVASanta Maria Valley Wineries & WinemakersA Guide to Wine Tasting in Santa Maria ValleySanta Maria Wine VarietalsSanta Maria Wine TrolleyFoxen Canyon Wine Trail$500 Wine Weekend Book A Room In the Heart of the Santa Barbara County Wine Region The Santa Maria Valley occupies the northern perimeter of Santa Barbara County on California’s Central Coast, which is today recognized as one of the world’s most dynamic wine-growing regions. With an encompassed 2,696 vineyard acres, the Santa Maria Valley is also the Central Coast’s first officially approved American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Santa Maria Valley boasts a rare “transverse” geography, an east-west orientation that channels cool ocean air directly into the valley. The result is a Mediterranean climate that produces one of California’s longest growing seasons. The unique growing environment ensures the development of complex, flavorful and exquisitely balanced grapes. Grapes in the region are either grown on the Santa Maria Bench or off the Bench, both wine grapes with completely different and unique flavor profiles. Grape growing in the Santa Maria Valley can be traced back to the early Mexican Colonial period in the 1800s. In 2011, there were 18,790 acres and nine vineyards added to the Santa Maria Valley AVA. With its geological oddity and natural funnel-shape, the Santa Maria Valley AVA is bounded by the San Rafael Mountains and Los Padres National Forest to the east and by the Solomon Hills and the city of Santa Maria to the West. The Santa Maria Valley AVA can be explored easily, with 34 tasting rooms within a 30-minute drive. The Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley is one of the most popular ways to taste the region’s wines. The Trolley makes a loop to some of the area’s tasting rooms every weekend from May to October. Winos can also cruise through the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, which is home to 14 tasting rooms. The wines of the Santa Maria Valley, especially the award-winning Pinot Noir, have also proven to be a perfect match for Santa Maria Style Barbecue, adding a fresh dimension to this local culinary tradition. The vineyards and wineries of the Santa Maria Valley were featured prominently in the hit movie Sideways, and two wines from the region were named to the Wine Spectator’s prestigious list of Top 100 out of more than 19,000 wines from around the world. Santa Barbara County placed in the top five of USA Today 10 Best’s Best Wine Region in 2018. Santa Maria was also named the Most Underrated Town in California by House Method, and Travel Channel named Santa Maria Valley a Top 10 City for Wine Snobs (but you won’t find any snobbery here). With more than 30 winery tasting rooms welcoming you to the region, it’s no wonder the Santa Maria Valley is a favorite among wine lovers throughout the world. Here, you will taste exquisite Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and many other varietals that excel in our extraordinary coastal climate and beautiful countryside. See all the ways you can experience a wine tasting weekend in the Santa Maria Valley and plan your wine getaway now.
Old Town Market & Antiques Old Town Market is a family owned corner grocery store that serves the grocery needs of Old Orcutt. Store owners Mark and Wendy Steller purchased the store in 2004, having spent all of their previous working lives in retail management. Their idea of a Grocery Store was to make it the old “Mom & Pop” store […]
Naughty Oak Brewing Company ‘Comradery Through Quality’ Our aim is to provide you with high-quality beer that can be enjoyed in an environment that promotes community. We have a great selection of beer crafted on-site, with more varieties coming. We do not serve food, but you are welcome to bring your own meal or order take-out to enjoy with […]
U-Pick Blueberries Those looking for a fun family outing have come to the right place at U-Pick Blueberries. Combining sunshine and working together to pick fresh blueberries and strawberries to take home to enjoy, U-Pick Blueberries is open March through July. Find out more on the U-Pick Blueberries Facebook Page. Located at: 3607 Dominion Road Santa Maria […]
Boomers! Santa Maria Boomers! Santa Maria has something for everyone—it’s like having an amusement park in your own backyard! From mini golf and go-karts to bumper boat and a batting cage, your family will enjoy spending time in this fun, family-friendly environment.
January 23 Great American Melodrama - Pump Boys And Dinettes The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the ‘Dinettes’, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of terrific music comedy that received unanimous raves on and off-Broadway. The talented actors sing, play guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen […]
February 13 PCPA: Brighton Beach Memoirs The heart-warming and witty memoir from Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs is the first of Simon’s autobiographical trilogy of plays (with Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound). Eugene is dreaming of baseball and girls while coping with life in Depression-era Brooklyn with a formidable mother, an overworked father, and a worldly older brother. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche, […]
February 21 Comedy Night at Cubanissimo FRIDAY Feb 21st Cubanissimo COMEDY NIGHT Fri 2/21/2020 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm TICKETS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE: Get your tickets in the cafe or by calling (805) 934-2771 – Show Sells Out (ADULT content show. Any guest under 18 years or age must be accompanied by a parent, children under 16 highly discouraged from attending) […]
February 22 Costa De Oro: Fat Sat Party Come join us for our play off of Fat Tuesday! We will be extending our hours and having live music from 5 pm – 8 pm. Our live music is “Sweet T and Mr. G” which is Gary the winemaker on guitar and vocals, and the legendary Terry Lawless on keyboard and saxophone. We will […]