Allegiant recently announced a new nonstop service between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Santa Maria, California, beginning Nov. 19.

The flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, according to a release.

The Santa Maria Valley has 15 beaches, 34 tasting rooms and rolling valleys of endless outdoor recreation, the release states.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. PMGAA consists of representation from Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Gila River Indian Community, Phoenix and Apache Junction.

Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights. Today, Allegiant’s all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation. Go to Allegiant.com.