Holidays in Santa Maria

Nestled in the foothills of Santa Barbara County wine country in the heart of California’s Central Coast, is Santa Maria. Renowned for its famous barbeques, award-winning wineries, and outdoor attractions, Santa Maria holidays introduce travellers to the beauty of the central coast, with lush rolling hills, pristine beaches, fragrant strawberry fields, and majestic canyons all within reach.

Planning Santa Maria holidays

Located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone (GMT - 8), Santa Maria enjoys a cool Mediterranean climate, with sunny days offset by ocean breezes. Plan Santa Maria holidays between April and August to enjoy the warm spring and summer months. Santa Maria has one terminal airport with flights running from Los Angeles or Las Vegas; it can also be reached by using the many train or bus connections that service the area. Once there, getting around is easiest via car or public transportation.

Discover Santa Maria

With plenty things to do, Santa Maria holidays offer an invigorating experience in the Californian outdoors. Holidaymakers flock to Broadway for an authentic taste experience at one of the famed Santa Maria barbeques; these mouth-watering outdoor feasts are the place to be on Santa Maria holidays. Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre, one of the few remaining drive-in movie theatres in the United States, is a popular destination for couples and families.

To trace the history of the area, head to Santa Maria Inn, a heritage site which documents the story of city founder Captain Alan Hancock. Located west of Santa Maria are the Nipomo-Guadalupe Dunes; this spectacular 18 mile stretch of Californian shoreline is a natural wonder and ecological preserve. Visitors can spend an afternoon at the exquisite Santa Maria Valley for some boutique wine-tasting and fine dining. The whole family can enjoy Red Rock, a camping spot tucked away in a canyon of the Los Padres National Forest which offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, picnic sites, and water holes for swimming and fishing.