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1. Santa Ynez Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Santa Ynez Valley
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2. Carr Winery - The Santa Ynez Tasting Room & Warehouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Carr Winery - The Santa Ynez Tasting Room & Warehouse
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3. Crown Point Vineyards

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Crown Point Vineyards
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4. Roblar Winery & Vineyards

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Roblar Winery & Vineyards
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5. Kalyra Winery

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Kalyra Winery
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6. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House

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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House
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7. Rancho Olivos, Santa Ynez

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Rancho Olivos, Santa Ynez
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8. The Brander Vineyard

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The Brander Vineyard
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9. Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding

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Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
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10. S.Y. Kitchen

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S.Y. Kitchen
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11. Chumash Casino

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Chumash Casino
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12. Sedgwick Reserve

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Sedgwick Reserve
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13. Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
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14. Zaca Mesa Winery

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Zaca Mesa Winery
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15. Gainey Vineyard

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Gainey Vineyard
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16. Sky's the Limit Ballooning

Sky's the Limit Ballooning
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17. Vincent Vineyards

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Vincent Vineyards
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • There are many things to see and do in Santa Ynez, but what they are most renowned for are the several award-winning vineyards and wineries that can be found there.
  • The valley is the heart of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country and has more than 50 varietals which thrive in the area’s diverse micro-climates.
  • Other attractions include the culture-filled towns of Solvang or Los Alamo, and the artifacts at Santa Ynez Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House.

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