Santa Maria Valley, California

When travelers want a best-in-class California Central Coast experience without busy crowds or sky-high prices, Santa Maria Valley is the ideal home base. This destination is known for its award-winning wine, iconic Santa Maria Style barbecue and accessible outdoor spaces. With access to more than a dozen beaches and 24 trails within 30 miles, there’s no shortage of places to explore outdoors.

Whether it’s enjoying award-winning wine poured by a local winemaker, taking a tour of a veteran-owned coffee farm or enjoying Santa Maria Style barbecue at a family-owned restaurant, visitors will meet plenty of locals offering the warmth that gives this hidden gem its approachable vibe.

Escape the hustle and bustle for a fraction of the cost of other Central Coast destinations but with drivable access to everything you want to do and see. Visit SantaMariaValley.com to plan a trip and get inspiration from a number of curated itineraries.