Quick Summary:

  • 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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Santa Ynez Valley

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Carr Winery - The Santa Ynez Tasting Room & Warehouse

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Crown Point Vineyards

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Roblar Winery & Vineyards

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Kalyra Winery

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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House

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Rancho Olivos, Santa Ynez

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The Brander Vineyard

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Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding

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S.Y. Kitchen

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Chumash Casino

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Sedgwick Reserve

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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

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Zaca Mesa Winery

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Gainey Vineyard

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Sky's the Limit Ballooning

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Vincent Vineyards

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