Santa Maria Valley

12/18/2024

‘Tis the season to spend time cheers'ing with loved ones. 🍷 🍾 🍇

📍 Andrew Murray Vineyards
📍 Cambria Winery
📍 Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery
📍 Demetria Estate
📍 Dovecote Wine
📍 Fess Parker Winery
📍 Firestone Vineyard and Winery
📍 Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
📍 Koehler Winery
📍 Petros Winery
📍 Rancho Sisquoc Winery
📍 Riverbench Vineyard and Winery
📍 Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate Wines
📍 Zaca Mesa Winery
📍 Costa De Oro Winery
📍 Presqu'ile
📍 Amplify Wines
📍 CNAGY WINES

And so many more! Find a comprehensive list through the link and sip your way through it this holiday season: https://bit.ly/3AY90kS

12/05/2024

We invite you to spend some quality time in Santa Maria Valley. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area is a part of Oceano Dunes SVRA, a California State Park, located in Santa Maria. It's Walking Wednesday!

This freshwater lake whose name means “skinny bear,” covers 75 acres and is the perfect location where several diverse natural habitats unite to create a safe haven for more than 200 species of birds and an abundance of wildflowers. The park also offers a view of the tall willows and wax myrtle trees, which serve as the home to many of these birds.

Oso Flaco Lake Trail is an easy, 1.7-mile, famous out and back trail located in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. This trail features a lake and is good for all skill levels and perfect for families. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. California State Parks Foundation

https://youtu.be/cIBuHvkWl0w

See more about this and other California's hidden gems on Best of California, this Sunday morning at 7:30a.m., on KAZA Channel 54, (MeTV) Los Angeles.
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber

12/03/2024

Give the gift of Santa Maria Valley 🎁

1️⃣ Hit some local shops like these to pick up something unique: https://bit.ly/415trqB
📍 nipomo.luffa.farm
📍 Deasee's Boutique
📍 Paradise Records and Trading Post
📍 Deja Vu Antiques at the Loading Dock

2️⃣ Gift a wine tasting or two 🍇 : https://bit.ly/419dUWL

3️⃣ Plan a trip with our Visitor Guide—built with YOU in mind—and lean into leisure, sunshine, ocean spray and more R&R ☀️: https://bit.ly/3ANaC0Q

4️⃣ Download and share the FREE Santa Maria Style barbecue cookbook and pick up some authentic Susie Q's Brand seasoning while you're at it 🥩: https://bit.ly/415jBoP

Flex your gift-giving skills!

11/25/2024

Aviation History Month has landed!

✈️ Celebrate at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, where you can learn about the Central Coast's contributions to flight: https://bit.ly/3AcjUTF

✈️ And did you know that Vandenberg Space Force Base is just a photogenic 20-minute drive from Old Town Orcutt in Santa Maria Valley? ➡️

Though it is closed to the public, it's both an impressive and important site for military and civilian space missions. It plays a key role in launching satellites into polar orbits, missile testing, and space exploration, giving it a crucial role in Earth observation, communication, and national security: https://bit.ly/48yTV5L

11/20/2024

This season, we're thankful for...

🍷 Full glasses
🌅 Beautiful sunsets at the beach
🔥 Sauce-less barbecue
🍇 Fruitful harvests
😊 Good company
🍽️ Delicious food

What are you grateful for?

Plan your next trip: https://bit.ly/4eS4seh

11/12/2024

Did you know that the Chumash people were (and still are) among the most advanced groups to live on the continent? 🤩

Santa Maria Valley used to be made up of Chumash trade and travel routes! These trails led to salt and water and were used for military expeditions and tolls.

Of the 21 missions along California’s Historic Mission Trail, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park is the most fully restored and pays homage to the first inhabitants of California’s Central and Southern Coasts, and it's right here in Santa Maria Valley. Check it out on your next visit.

Follow the link to learn more and celebrate them during this Native American Heritage Month: https://bit.ly/4eV8xOZ

11/01/2024

🥳🍷 Santa Maria Valley’s very own Presqu'ile is being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Honorary Winery Award at the biennial Santa Barbara Wine Auction on November 8-9 at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara!

The Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation said that Presqu’ile exemplifies its mission, “Grounded in Giving,” with significant contributions to improving access to healthcare and education in the local community.

Read more below.

*Proceeds from the auction will benefit local nonprofits, Direct Relief and Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast.

Santa Maria Valley's beloved Presqu'ile Winery will be honored at the 2024 Santa Barbara Wine Auction that will take place on November 8 and 9, 2024.

10/29/2024

Imagine sippin’ your favorite grape juice while enjoying these views. 😍

Visit one of our wineries, say goodbye to pretentious tastings, and hello to affordable, flavorful sips and smiles.

Check out our wineries here: https://bit.ly/3Z5VaGP

10/18/2024

Hiking views 🤝🏼 Autumn hues

Get your steps in at one of 24+ trails. Find our top picks here: https://bit.ly/4dru1BG

10/08/2024

Life is gourd at the pumpkin patch! 🎃

Pick your jack-o-lantern-to-be at one of these Santa Maria Valley locations:
📍 Nipomo Pumpkin Patch
📍 The Patch Santa Maria

10/04/2024

Calling all hidden gem lovers! 💎

We created a special hidden gems map so you can see all the unique sights in Santa Maria Valley on your next vacation.

Download it for free here: https://bit.ly/3TT3uX0

09/26/2024

Check out these Santa Maria Valley wineries, known not only for their delicious wines, but also for the experiences that accompany them.

🐴 Enjoy horseback riding with your tasting at Fess Parker Winery.
🧺 Presqu'ile offers a hand-picked mezze picnic paring from their garden.
😝 Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate Wines pairs its tastings with ATVs.

All experiences are optional, but we highly recommend them!

09/20/2024

Can you guess which Santa Maria Valley winery made Wine Spectator's list of the top 20 terrific global terroirs for their world-class wines and amazing ownership? 😁

“Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate Wines has been an acclaimed source of grapes and estate wines since brothers Stephen and Bob Miller purchased the land in 1969 and planted the original vineyards in 1973. But its history goes back much further…”

Congrats, Bien Nacido!

Discover how these 20 vineyard sites from around the world are redefining and invigorating the wine industry in their regions.

09/17/2024

What’s that?! ☝🏼🤯

It’s only the coolest bunch of aerobatics, military demos and more. 😏

Get ready for the Central Coast AirFest on September 21 & 22 at the Santa Maria Airport.

Head to the link below to learn more and get your tickets! 🎟️

https://bit.ly/4cLXjuu

09/12/2024

With dozens of wineries for sipping and swirling, you might be busy on your next visit to Santa Maria Valley. 😉🍷

📍 Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate Wines
📍 Firestone Vineyard and Winery
📍 Koehler Winery
📍 El Viñero
📍 Foxen 7200 Winery
📍 Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
📍 Rancho Sisquoc Winery
📍 Riverbench Vineyard and Winery
📍 Dovecote Wine
📍 Presqu'ile
📍 Andrew Murray Vineyards
📍 Fess Parker Winery
📍 Zaca Mesa Winery
📍 Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery

Head to the link below to see a list of them all!

https://bit.ly/3Z5VaGP

09/03/2024

🍷 Santa Maria Valley is our name. Wine is our game.

Did we mention that September is our favorite month of the year? It’s California Wine Month!

All month long, we celebrate the fruits of the labors of winemakers across the state. From harvest to bottle, California Wine Month is all about indulging in delicious wines and learning more about the winemaking process.

Head to the link below to read about all you need to know before you visit, and even a few ways you can celebrate from home, with a little flair, of course!

https://bit.ly/3X9U5Lu

08/31/2024

08/29/2024

How many of these restaurants have you checked off your list? ✅🤔

📍 Guadalupe Social Club
📍 Beso Cocina and Cocktails
📍 Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe
📍 Orcutt Burger
📍 Bell’s
📍 Pizzeria Bello Forno & Catering
📍 Cool Hand Luke's