Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, in Southern California. It is approximately 120 miles northwest of the Los Angeles City limits (Woodland Hills), and approximately 150 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. The 2010 census population was 100,062, putting it ahead of Santa Barbara (the county seat) for the first time and making it the largest city in the county. The estimated population of the area is 171,227, which includes Santa Maria, the city of Guadalupe and the unincorporated township of Orcutt. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria Style Barbecue.
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