Weekend guide

48 hours in Santa Maria, California

A two-day route built from 10 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    An easy first pour to get oriented in town.

    Open Byron Vineyard & Winery →

    Winery

    Byron Vineyard & Winery

    Santa Maria, California

  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    A fuller room and a longer last pour.

    Open Cambria Winery →

    Winery

    Cambria Winery

    SANTA MARIA, California

  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    A calmer second-day stop before you head out.

    Open Challen Winery →

    Winery

    Challen Winery

    SANTA MARIA, California

  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery →

    Winery

    Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery

    Santa Maria, California

Planning FAQs for Santa Maria

How should I spend 48 hours in Santa Maria taprooms?

Start at Byron Vineyard & Winery, then Cambria Winery, Challen Winery, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery. The route uses 10 independent listings in Santa Maria, California.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Santa Maria?

Taprooms Near Me does not currently flag a dedicated dog-friendly taproom in Santa Maria. Check individual brewery pages before you go.

Which breweries in Santa Maria have outdoor patios?

Outdoor patio and fire-pit listings are limited for Santa Maria right now. Open a brewery profile to confirm seating.

Where are food trucks parked near Santa Maria taprooms?

Food-truck rotations are limited in the Santa Maria listings right now. Check individual taproom pages for tonight’s lot.

All 10 taprooms in Santa Maria →