Santa Maria is a city located in Santa Barbara County, California, situated by the pounding waves of the Pacific Ocean, and under the backdrop of the Sierra Madres Mountains. The city has an estimated population of 80,000 people.

The tremendous high technology growth is making Santa Maria the newest, and most reasonably priced high technology business area. Excellent commercial, industrial, and academic infrastructure, a pro-business environment, and central location between the Bay Area and Los Angeles help fuels Santa Maria's robust economy.

Recreational opportunities abounds in Santa Maria with its close proximity to many pristine beaches, and the spectacular Sierra Madres just a short drive away. Santa Maria valley is noted as the perfect romantic getaway while sampling some of the best wineries in the world.

Santa Maria offers attractions for the entire family from the La Purisima Mission Historic State Park, Natural History Museum, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, to the Central Coast Sports Arena, and Santa Maria Speedway.

Santa Maria is a hotspot right now attracting numerous families with its safe neighborhoods, quality school system, and caring community. Santa Maria is truly one of the best places to grow on California's coast.