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Santa Ynez Valley Travel Guide

The Santa Ynez Valley presents a soothing and intriguing blend of Arabian horses standing beside pristine vineyards, rolling pastures dotted with spreading oaks, graceful Victorian farmhouses and barns beside cutting-edge wineries, all surrounded by imposing mountains. This is beautiful country, where the clear blue sky achieves a brilliance rarely seen in the smog-clogged cities to the south. In the Santa Ynez Valley the pace is slower and the locals friendlier, but don't expect to find yokels gnawing on hay—this is gentleman-farmer country, where some of the nicest ranches are gated and have video surveillance, and even Disney's Davy Crockett is a respected winemaker. This balance of old-fashioned living and modern amenities is what makes the area so enjoyable: You can read in the shade of an oak tree one day and go on a wine tasting adventure the next. Just minutes away from one another, Los Olivos, Ballard, and Solvang each make an excellent base for touring the wineries of this fertile area. Read More

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Hotels

from: $179

Fess Parkers Wine Country Inn and Spa

2860 Grand Ave
Los Olivos, CA 93441 Map

Distance: 4.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $142

Royal Scandinavian Inn

400 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93464 Map

Distance: 4.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $198

Upham Victorian Hotel & Garden Cottages

1404 De La Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Map

Distance: 24.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

expert favorite attraction
Kayak tours leave from Santa Barbara Harbor and Ventura Harbor


Distance: 25.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Stearns Wharf

expert favorite attraction
Cabrillo Blvd at State Street
Santa Barbara, California

Distance: 26.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wharf. Visitors can see local fishing boats... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Chase Palm Park

expert favorite attraction
323 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, California 93101

Distance: 26.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: You can bike along its trail or go on a carousel ride or go to the playground, just to name a few of the wonderful ways to spend your afternoon at the Park. Fun for the whole family. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Santa Ynez

Distance (mi.)
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 102.7 map
Los Angeles International Airport 107.2 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 142.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Ynez

Distance (mi.)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 18.8 map
Santa Maria Public Airport 28.9 map
San Luis Obispo County Airport 58.0 map

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Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals

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from: $200

Guest House

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: No Pets
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from: $142

On The Wine Trail

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Utensils
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from: $350

Wine Country Victorian Farmhouse - 9

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8

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