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Santa Maria Valley: Wineries, Places to Eat, and Other Things to Do

Santa Maria Valley might just be my new favorite place for a relaxed weekend getaway. While just about everyone is familiar with California's beloved Santa Barbara and its more ideal proximity to LA than Napa for a great wine country getaway, not everyone is aware that it's actually divided into two different growing regions: the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.