{"id":21626,"date":"2021-02-05T00:09:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T08:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=21626"},"modified":"2021-02-05T00:11:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T08:11:13","slug":"pandemic-stricken-small-california-town-pays-tourists-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2021\/02\/05\/pandemic-stricken-small-california-town-pays-tourists-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Pandemic-stricken small California town Pays tourists to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

In early December when Gov. Gavin Newsom<\/strong> announced a second statewide lockdown, businesses across California braced for more economic hardship.<\/p>\n

One small town in California decided to develop a plan to help the local businesses. The result was a program called:<\/p>\n

Visit Santa Maria Valley<\/h3>\n

Tourists are paid $100 to travel there and stay for a minimum of two nights<\/strong> at one of the many hotels in the area. The payment comes in the form of a voucher that can be used at any of the town’s wineries, breweries or restaurants.<\/p>\n

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The promotion starts on February 4 and ends March 31.<\/p>\n

Santa Maria Valley, located about 65 miles north of Santa Barbara, offers many of the same amenities as the more well-known California destinations, but at a lower price, officials said.<\/p>\n

“Santa Maria Valley has so much to offer,”<\/p>\n

Jennifer Harrison<\/p>\n

Direct of the Santa Maria Valley Visitors Bureau, told CNN here<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“We have beautiful beaches, hotels and wineries that are such a great option for budget-conscious travelers during a time of economic rebound.”<\/p>\n

Indeed, the Central Coast region boasts 13 beaches and 34 tasting rooms all within a 30-minute drive, according to the Santa Maria Valley website which lists dozens of activities including hiking, golfing, art exploration and birdwatching.<\/p>\n

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Harrison said her team is working diligently to follow CDC safety protocols, adding that Santa Maria Valley is less crowded than other California destinations and can more easily enforce social-distancing guidelines.<\/p>\n

She also mentioned that the town typically attracts visitors that come by car, rather than plane, due to the somewhat remote location.<\/p>\n

“‘Visit Santa Maria Valley’ is calling on visitors to discover the region in a safe, responsible way,” Harrison said.<\/h3>\n

“Our wine-tasting rooms, outdoor spaces, restaurants and hotels have worked together to evolve health and safety protocols so that visitors can experience the charm of the area.”<\/p>\n

The program was launched as Yelp’s 2020 Economic Average report recently found that small towns which rely on tourism have been significantly affected by the pandemic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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