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Miles of picturesque vineyards unfold along rolling hills and into the far horizon. Refreshing ocean air billows into the warm afternoon, guiding the grapes to perfect ripeness. A day of wine tasting finds a blissful end as you dine on fine regional cuisine at one of many local restaurants. Welcome to the Santa Maria Valley wine country.

The Santa Maria Valley occupies the northern perimeter of Santa Barbara County on California’s Central Coast, which is today recognized as one of the world’s most dynamic wine-growing regions. The valley boasts a rare “transverse” geography, an east-west orientation that channels cool ocean air directly into the valley. The result is one of California’s longest growing seasons, which ensures the development of complex, flavorful and exquisitely balanced grapes.