Just like their barbecue, the recipe for their way of life requires simplicity, character, soul, and a touch of spice. Hit the road and explore all you can do in and around Santa Maria Valley. You’ll find it’s the perfect home base, where you can eat, drink and do more for less.
A perfect stop roughly midway between the Bay Area and Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley blends its historic ranching and farming traditions with an ever-growing reputation as one of California’s top wine regions. Come to this northern Santa Barbara County region for succulent Santa Maria–style barbecue, which Sunset magazine honoured as the West Coast’s best, and tastings of premium wines along the Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail.
