Santa Maria city feature
About this landmark
A destination inn decorated in old English country style since 1917.
The Historic Santa Maria Inn is located at 801 S. Broadway in Santa Maria, California. The property, decorated in "old English country inn" style, has served as a destination for guests for more than a century. The inn currently offers 164 rooms, including guestrooms and suites, some of which feature fireplaces and private patios. Throughout its long history, it has attracted notable guests including presidents, ambassadors, and entertainers from across the nation. The property continues to hold an important place in Santa Maria's downtown hospitality landscape and regional tourism.
Founding and renovations
The Santa Maria Inn was established in 1917 by Frank J. McCoy as a premier hospitality destination on California's Central Coast. The inn's history page documents how this founding launched decades of guest services and community engagement. From its opening, the property attracted guests of distinction including political leaders, diplomatic representatives, and entertainment professionals. The inn underwent major renovations in 1981 and 1984, modernizing its facilities while preserving its historic character and the authentic English country inn design vision that has defined it from its inception.
Since 1999, the inn has been owned by Hardy and Judy Hearn and Robert and Blanche Hollingsead. Under their careful stewardship, the property has continued to serve as a signature destination in California's Central Coast wine country, maintaining and extending the hospitality traditions that Frank J. McCoy established more than a century ago. Their commitment to the property has preserved its legacy while keeping it relevant to contemporary travelers.
Today and amenities
The 164-room inn features three on-site dining and beverage venues: the Olde English Tap Room, The Century Room, and The Barrel Room. The property maintains meeting and event spaces, plus a gallery available for viewing. Its location on South Broadway places it at the center of Santa Maria's downtown area. The inn markets itself as being in California's Central Coast wine country, a region known for its vineyards and culinary experiences.
Current guests enjoy the same welcoming environment and English country inn atmosphere that has been central to the property since its founding. The inn offers contact information for reservations: (805) 928-7777, with a fax number of 805-928-5690 and email [email protected]. Its combination of historic charm, modern amenities, and location in California's wine country continues to draw visitors from throughout the state and region.
Insurance connection: Home insurance and historic properties
Home insurance for a historic property like the Santa Maria Inn addresses several key coverage areas. Coverage A protects the structure itself, while Coverage B is typically capped at 10% of the dwelling limit for items like detached structures. Coverage D reimburses additional living expenses if the home becomes uninhabitable, normally limited to 20% of dwelling coverage. Certain valuables—jewelry, firearms, fine arts—carry sublimits within personal-property coverage and may need additional endorsements for valuables to ensure full protection. Guaranteed replacement-cost policies rebuild regardless of the stated limit, whereas actual-cash-value policies deduct depreciation. Eligibility and limits depend on the individual policy. The issued policy controls.
Primary sources: official inn homepage and the inn's history page.
Insurance context is general information only. The issued policy and its endorsements settle coverage.