Santa Maria
Santa Maria
Situated in a thriving agricultural area, Santa Maria gives you a front-row seat to the best produce our region offers. It is the perfect home base for exploring the Central Coast with its affordable housing and close access to everything you need.
Climate
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Santa Maria. The July high is around 74 degrees. The January low is 40. Santa Maria experiences a cool Mediterranean climate.
Culture
Santa Maria welcomes economic growth and new development, so new stores and shopping opportunities crop up often. There are many things to explore: wineries & vineyards, Discovery Museum, Museum of Flight, PCPA, Boomers, Drive-In Theater, Raceway, and the Historical Society. Annual events include the Elks Rodeo, Strawberry Festival, BBQ Festival, and the Fair.
Schools
As the largest city in Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria has 43 primary and secondary schools with an average class size of 22-25 students. About half score average or above according to greatschools.com. There are 9 private schools with a class average size of 15:1. There are five colleges within 50 miles of Santa Maria.
Market
The median home value in Santa Maria is $376,598, well below the Santa Barbara County median home value of $587,600. Home values increased 5.5% over the past year, and Zillow predicts they will rise 3.6% within the next year.
Lifestyle
This area is known worldwide for its famous Santa Maria-style barbecued tri-tip and Santa Maria Valley Wineries. And the strawberries grown here are shipped internationally. You’ll find the local produce at farmers’ markets and stands as well as stores worldwide. And if you want to dine, you’ll discover a wide assortment of restaurants, tasting rooms, and local breweries.
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Santa Maria
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Join us on the First Friday of the Month when Old Orcutt stays open late. Many of our businesses will have special offers and treats. Drop by and have some fun.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Join us on the First Friday of the Month when Old Orcutt stays open late. Many of our businesses will have special offers and treats. Drop by and have some fun.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.
Organized in 2005 by local growers, the Nipomo Certified Farmers’ Market continues to have a large variety of locally grown produce as well as processed products from local producers. Now located near the Monarch Club at Trilogy, we are centrally located on the mesa with easy access from all parts of the community.
By coming to the Farmers’ Market, you will be supporting local growers and helping to keep our local agricultural community strong. Since the produce is local, it will be the freshest you can find. In some cases, it is picked the morning of the market! You will also be dealing directly with the grower who grew what is on the table. This gives you an opportunity to really learn about what goes on in the field.