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The Famous Foxen Wine Trail Runs Through Santa Maria

California's claim to fame may be its movie stars, but its fine wine is quickly climbing to the top. Santa Maria's own wine industry continues to grow, thanks in part to a little help from the big screen. The Foxen Wine Trail was featured in the hit movie Sideways – about a wayward adventure through California's wine country – and has led movie buffs and wine connoisseurs alike to travel its path. The trail includes numerous local vineyards and wineries. At the northern-most end of... Read More »

Santa Maria-Style Barbecue Draws Foodies From Around the World

You haven’t eaten barbecue until you’ve been to Santa Maria – at least, that’s what the locals will tell you. And one savory bite of a juicy top sirloin or tri-tip steak is enough to prove them right. Santa Maria is known for several foods – authentic Mexican fare, for one – but barbecue is the star. If you’re envisioning slow-cooked pulled pork or brisket drizzled with sweet and tangy barbecue sauces, however, hold your horses. Santa Maria-style barbecue is unlike barbecue in the South and... Read More »