Houses for Rent in Orcutt, California

Discover Amazing Houses for Rent in Orcutt, CA

Orcutt is a town in the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County {this link doesn't work here - its for the city of santa barbara, not the county. you'll need to add a nearby city to link} in southern California. Homes for rent in Orcutt offer residents year-round warm weather and a place in the sun. The Santa Maria Valley is prime southern Wine Country, bringing an array of travelers and businesses to the area. Vintners, wine enthusiasts and families alike benefit from the small-town feel with big-city opportunities.

Interesting Historical Facts about Orcutt and the Santa Maria Valley

• Orcutt was named for William Warren Orcutt, manager of the Geological, Land and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. Orcutt is said to have originally discovered the fossilized prehistoric animal bones preserved in pools of asphalt on Hancock Ranch, the first discovered fossils of the now legendary La Brea Tar Pits. 
• The La Brea coyote, whose Latin name is Canis Orcutti, was also named for William Warren Orcutt. 
• The Santa Maria Valley is an American Viticultural Area that produces 23 kinds of grapes and wine. 

Helpful Resources for New Renters

• The Santa Maria Valley website directs new renters and residents to local attractions, policies and facts about economic development. 
• The city of Santa Maria's parks and recreation department points visitors and new residents to all that the area has to offer in terms of outdoor activities, parks and services. 
• The Orcutt Union School District provides all the information parents, students and new-to-the-area teachers may need to know about upcoming classes, school locations, openings, closures and local announcements for the town's schools. Bus schedules, school calendars and enrollment information can also be found on the district's website. 
• The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce provides a list of museums, galleries and education centers for weekend explorations, field trips or a night out on the town.