Santa Ynez
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address: 3400 East Highway 246Has big name entertainment, good spa and restaurant facilities with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Drink
Wineries
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Bridlewood Winery
address: 3555 Roblar AveThis winery serves very good wine. They have an excellent view and a large lawn and are among the best stops while visiting Santa Barbara wineries. Among their best wines is their Syrah, which has earned a 89 from Wine Enthusiast and a 90 from Wine Spectator. They sell cheeses, meats, crackers, etc., which is handy for a picnic. -
Gainey Vineyard
phone: +1 805 688-0558address: 3950 E. Hwy 246One of the premier tasting experiences among Santa Barbara wineries. They attract a large crowd, but it's worth dealing with both for their wine and delightful grounds that are a perfect place to end a day of Santa Barbara wine tasting. They also have a nice tasting room reserved for wine club members. -
LinCourt Vineyards
phone: +1 805 688-8381address: 343 N Refugio RdThis is low-priced sister winery to Foley, but unfortunately not particularly good among Santa Barbara wineries. They do offer a pleasant picnic area. -
Sunstone Vineyards & Winery
address: 125 Refugio RdSunstone has a nice patio area with a fairly good view. Sunstone Winery overlooks the Santa Ynez River, and has one of the more pleasant settings among Santa Barbara wineries. They have good wine include Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and others. Their reserve tasting costs a few dollars more, but is worth it.
Sleep
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phone: +1 805 688-5588address: 3627 Sagunto StBed and breakfast.
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phone: +1 805 275 1851address: 16 E. Arrellaga StreetParadise Retreats offers 99 luxury vacation rentals across Sant Barbara, Solvang, Sant Ynez, Montecito, & Los Olivos, ranging in size from 1-8 bedrooms.
Go next
- Solvang - Located four miles west of Santa Ynez, nearly one million visitors travel to this small town each year to see its Danish architecture and experience its (mostly) authentic Danish culture. Visitors can enjoy Danish food, a replica of the Little Mermaid sculpture, windmills, and the horse-drawn Hønen for sightseeing. The Danish Days festival lasts through the weekend during September and has been held almost every year since 1936.
- Santa Barbara - Located in the mountains 30 miles southwest of Santa Ynez, the "American Riviera" is a historic mission city that is an incredibly popular getaway destination. Its wide beaches, highly rated wineries, luxurious resorts, art galleries, and a large variety of excellent dining choices, enable the town of just 90,000 residents to enjoy the sort of cultural and social amenities which are usually found only in much larger cities.
- Los Olivos - Located five miles northwest of Santa Ynez, this town has more than its share of wineries and tasting rooms, with around a dozen such businesses despite its tiny population of just over 1,000. The town also draws visitors wishing to pay their respects at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, which is located five miles north of town but not open to visitors.
