The valley is well known for its mild, Mediterranean climate. Summer mornings are often foggy, as the cool ocean air blows into the valley. Santa Maria and the valley have a wide range of annual events. Ongoing events appeal to visitors to the valley. As well as the beach, and the state off-road vehicle park, you'll see monarch butterflies in their winter residence during February in Pismo Beach.
Tours are available.
For information, call 773-4382. The picturesque community is filled with charming restaurants, bake shops, and boutiques. Guadalupe , on Highway 1, is a small agricultural village with a lot of history. Guadalupe also features barbecue on occasion. The town is et in a large farming area, and the economy is based on large packing operations.