Santa Maria: Barbeque, Wine and Undeniable Fun
Santa Maria, CA is considered as one of the most populous city in Santa Barbara and is known for its dazzling wine industry and the sumptuous Santa Maria style barbeque. Considered as “The West’s Best BBQ Town”, you should not miss trying this traditional Santa Maria specialty rich in salt, garlic and black pepper. Wines are equally as good as the barbeque in the region. There are 10 wineries in the region, all with tasting rooms and a station where you can try all local wines in one place - Old Town Market. The PRB-Paso Robles Municipal Airport services flights to the region.
Best Time to Visit
Fall is a less expensive time of the year to enjoy Santa Maria, California. The colors of the region are as stunning as Summer and Spring time. Tourism is at its busiest during the months of March to May and September to November.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Drop your bags and lay for a few minutes at the Historic Santa Maria Inn, a historic inn from the 1900s that features a rose garden and located near the Cambria Winery and several other wineries in the region. You can also pick a room at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria, just a few minutes drive away from iconic attractions in the region such as the Bubblegum Alley and the Santa Maria Fairpark. Kids and kids at heart would love to explore the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum and the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society. The lovely region of the California Polytechnic State University is another tourist site not to be missed when in Santa Maria.