Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is located about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 65 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. With a population of approximately 107,196, as of the 2020 census, it is the largest city in Santa Barbara County. Santa Maria is known for its beautiful scenery, wine production, and agricultural industry. The city has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Some popular attractions in Santa Maria include the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum, and the Santa Maria Civic Theatre.