Santa Maria
Market InsightsSanta Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 150 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Its estimated 2016 population was 106,290, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset magazine called Santa Maria "The West's Best BBQ Town".