Welcome to the Santa Maria Inn, a historic Central Coast landmark since 1917. The Inn, recently restored to the style of an old English country inn with warm woods, classic fabrics, and a serious collection of paintings reflects the graciousness and hospitality of the Santa Maria Valley. Its deluxe accommodations at moderate prices with some discounts available, attract families, seniors, business travel, meetings and conventions, incentive travel, and is often chosen by brides as a romantic wedding site. The Inn today is alive with traditions. The old palm and magnolia trees directly in front of the Entrance are reminders of the Inn's floral heritage. Frank J. McCoy, who came to the Valley in 1904 to work for the new Union Sugar plant, saw that a comfortable hotel was needed, and proceeded to build the Santa Maria Inn. His love of flowers can still be seen throughout the Inn such as the award-winning Rose Garden, which to this day contains some of his original plantings and has become the favored backdrop for weddings. The Patio, which hosted McCoy's first flower gardens, is now a quiet retreat with its antique water fountain and brick courtyard. The Inn's famous daily floral arrangements of years past have been immortalized in the beautiful stained glass windows. Presidents, ambassadors, actors and actresses, and corporate magnates stopped here while winding their way along California's historic El Camino Real between San Francisco and Los Angeles-first via buggy, later by motorcars.Whatever the mode of transportation, in the Grand Old Days or yesterday, road weary travelers have come to the Santa Maria Inn to rest and refresh. Shaded by giant palm trees and embraced in gardens of fragrant roses and the gentle sound of water cascading from the antique fountain, the Santa Maria Inn provides a tranquil retreat from the ordinary. It also offers a variety facilities. Take a dip in the sparkling pool or relax in the heated spa. Enjoy an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center, then pamper yourself with a soothing massage.