Santa Maria

Santa Maria, known nationally for the Santa Maria-style tri-tip barbecue that takes its name from the city, sits at the heart of the Santa Maria Valley wine region - wineries dominate BarFinder's 68 listed venues here, well ahead of the classic bars and sports bars that round out the mix. Real local names like Martellotto Winery and Costa De Oro Winery reflect that wine-country identity directly. It's a city where a night out is as likely to mean a vineyard tasting room as a classic bar.