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The Historic Santa Maria Inn

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Santa Maria Fairpark

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Santa Maria Museum of Flight

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Historical Society Museum

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Santa Maria Local Guide

Local guide

Discover premier local businesses, authentic barbecue dining, and essential local services across the Santa Maria Valley.

Shaw's Steakhouse

714 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA

Traditional Santa Maria-style red oak barbecue, prime steaks, seafood, and full-service lounge dining.

Far Western Tavern

300 E Clark Ave, Orcutt, CA

Contemporary California ranch cuisine featuring regional barbecue, local wines, and heritage dining.

Central Coast Jet Center

3217 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA

Full-service aviation FBO providing aircraft refueling, ground handling, hangar rentals, and charter assistance.

Babé Farms

Santa Maria Valley, CA

Specialty produce farming offering colorful gourmet vegetables, baby greens, and organic farm-to-table supplies.

Cool Hand Luke's

1321 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria, CA

Western-themed steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and local barbecue combos.

Town Center Mall

142 Town Center E, Santa Maria, CA

Regional shopping destination featuring department stores, specialty retail shops, food options, and family events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Maria-style BBQ centers around seasoned beef tri-tip grilled over red oak coals, traditionally served with garlic bread, fresh salsa, and pinquito beans.
Main shopping districts include Downtown Santa Maria around Broadway, the Santa Maria Town Center mall, and Old Orcutt for boutique shops.
Most retail shops open between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, while local steakhouses and taverns usually open around mid-day for lunch and dinner service.
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