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Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria CA 93455,

Reservations: 1-800-395-7046 US/Canada Toll-free
(866) 292-4676

Telephone: (805) 928-8000 Fax: (805) 928-5251

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Santa Maria Airport Hotel Near Vandenberg Air Base

Santa Maria, California is a great place to visit for business or leisure travel. The closest full-service hotel to the Vandenberg Air Base, our hotel at Santa Maria Airport is also near the Santa Maria Airport Business Park, allowing our business guests easy access to all the area offices like Mafi Trench, Denmat, Okonite, Armor Transport and Cessna Pilots. We're also just minutes away from an array of Santa Maria and Central California attractions, including Foxen Canyon Wine Trail and a series of fine golf courses and scenic state parks. Stay at the Radisson Santa Maria Airport hotel and enjoy the following nearby California attractions:

Allan Hancock College (3.5 miles)
Some 16,000 students attend Allan Hancock College, home of the Bulldogs, and they boast some famous alums like John Madden and Kathy Bates.
Phone: (805) 928-7731
Cambria Winery (12 miles)
Visit this private, family-owned estate winery established in 1986 and experience the flavors of the Santa Maria bench. Cambia Winery has carved a reputation for producing lush, tropical Chardonnay, velvety-textured Pinot Noir and rich, spicy Syrah. Tasting room open 10am-5pm daily.
Phone: (805) 937-8091
Cottonwood Canyon (6 miles)
Stop in for a glass of wine and light hors' d' oeuvres every Friday night from 6pm-9pm through October. Purchase a glass or bottle of your favorite Cottonwood wine to enjoy as you relax on our patio with a scenic view overlooking the vineyard. Ask about the unique wine cave tours. Tasting room open 10am-5pm daily.
Phone: (805) 937-8463
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (11 miles)
This pristine state park is perfect for beautiful nature walks and bird watches over the rolling dunes of Guadalupe-Nipomo next to the Pacific Ocean. Guided tours are available at the Dunes Visitor Center.
Phone: (805) 343-2354
La Purisima Mission (21 miles)
Covering 1900 acres, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park boasts ten buildings that comprised the original mission. The buildings, carefully restored to their original states, include the padres' residence, soldiers' quarters and artisan shops.
Phone: (805) 733-3713
McKeon Phillips Winery (3 miles)
Winemaker Ardison Phillips is also a chef who teaches wine and food pairing classes at Allan Hancock College. His passion for wine and his educated palate are evident in each of the winery's varietals. Tasting room open 11am-6pm Fri-Sun.
Phone: (805) 928-3025
Monarch Dunes Golf Course (23 miles)
Surrounded by windswept dunes and eucalyptus trees, coastal vistas and amber colored hillsides, Monarch Dunes Golf Club is reminiscent of the true links-style courses found in Scotland and is a "must play" for those who seek a challenging, unspoiled golf adventure.
Phone: (805) 343-9459
Rancho Maria Golf Course (5 miles)
Featuring flatlands and gentle rolling terrain, this popular golf course is neatly tucked away within the Santa Maria Valley. Rancho Maria is a favorite site for tournament play and provides a challenge for all skill levels. A restaurant is located on-site.
Phone: (805) 937-2019
Santa Maria Museum of Flight (0.5 miles)
Guests can see a handful of vintage aircrafts, like the Stinson Reliant, Bowers Flybaby and Jenson Hang Glider. The museum also puts on an annual air show.
Phone: (805) 922-8758
Vandenberg Air Force Base (13 miles)
Just a few miles from our Santa Maria hotel, the Vandenberg Air Force Base is the only U.S. military installation that fires unmanned government and commercial satellites, as well as intercontinental ballistic missiles. Peace-time tours of Vandenberg Air Force Base are available; however, reservations are a must.
Phone: (805) 734-8232

About Santa Maria

The Radisson Santa Maria Airport hotel boasts a convenient location near top California attractions. We invite you to stay with us and learn more about the city of Santa Maria's colorful history. Though Spanish explorers and missionaries visited California's Central Coast as far back as the 16th century, it wasn't until around 1870 that people began to settle the area along the banks of the Santa Maria River. In those days, the little pioneer community that had begun to flourish was known as Central City - city leaders changed the name to Santa Maria in 1865. For the first fifty or so years of existence, Santa Maria, California was a quiet farming community nestled between the rolling foothills of the Sierra Madres and the waters of the Pacific Ocean. In the 1920s, however, the fortunes of this sleepy corner of Santa Barbara County began to change with the arrival of the U.S. Military, who began training pilots at the new Santa Maria Airfield. During World War II, the Army opened Vandenberg Air Force Base, just 13 miles from the Radisson Santa Maria Airport hotel. Vandenberg Air Force Base grew to become the region's largest employer and still operates satellite launches. Today, Santa Maria, California's fortunes sail ever higher, and its friendly population enjoys a moderate cost of living and a flourishing business sector without dealing with the urban woes of California's larger cities. Indeed, within an hour's drive of the city, a traveler can visit the Santa Ynez Valley or Santa Maria Valley wine country, watching waves crash against the shore at Pismo Beach, or taking in views atop majestic Figueroa Mountain. But even staying within the city of Santa Maria, visitors will find a number of popular California attractions, wineries, shopping destinations and more. There is something for everyone in Santa Maria, California, and the Radisson Santa Maria Airport hotel puts you close to it all.

Did you know?

While terrific beaches and an ever-developing wine country are nice assets for Santa Maria, its barbecue is a source of great civic pride. The so-called "Best Barbecue in the World" is the entrée du jour at nearly all of the city's public functions. The Santa Maria-style barbecue tradition dates from the late 19th century, when ranch hands would gather after a hard day of work for a hearty dinner of beef barbecued over a red-oak fire. Today, resident chefs have perfected the art of preparing the "tri-tip": a triangular cut of sirloin seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then barbecued over red-oak coals. As for condiments, according to locals, the only one worthy of such a steak is homemade salsa ... No steak sauce here, thank you very much!