Santa Ynez Valley Blog

Horseback Riding in the Santa Ynez Valley Maybe it’s the connection to the horse, to nature, and to Santa Ynez … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley’s Great Horseback Riding Experiences →

Your Guide to Thanksgiving Experience in the Santa Ynez Valley As the traditional start to the holiday season, Thanksgiving is … Continue reading Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley →

I Love the Santa Ynez Valley Nightlife - You will be happy to know activities don’t stop when night falls. … Continue reading Nightlife: Santa Barbara Wine Country Heats Up →

Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Events – December 2023 – Ballard | Buellton | Los Alamos | Los Olivos | Santa Ynez | Solvang Below is a guide to making … Continue reading Christmas in the Santa Ynez Valley →

The Santa Ynez Valley   ~ The Santa Ynez Valley lies just two hours northwest of Los Angeles, and a … Continue reading Top Ten Things to Do in the Santa Ynez Valley →

California Road Trips - When taking a scenic road trip drive to the Santa Ynez Valley from Southern California you … Continue reading Scenic Drives to the Santa Ynez Valley →

New Years Eve in the Santa Ynez Valley -  Find out what is happening in the Santa Ynez Valley Businesses … Continue reading Businesses Open for New Years Holidays →

Discover Artfully Crafted Cocktails – On the Santa Ynez Valley Cocktail Trail –  We might be best known as wine … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley Cocktail Trail →

Things to Do – California’s Central Coast – We’re all looking for a way to get out, without joining a … Continue reading Experience the Great Outdoors – Santa Ynez Valley →

Hot off the Press - The Santa Ynez Valley  - There’s a feeling you get in the Santa Ynez Valley … Continue reading Noteworthy: World’s Must-Visit Travel Destinations →

Bicycle Friendly - Cycling is a serious business here at The Santa Ynez Valley. With a great variety of terrains … Continue reading Cycling in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Nine Winemakers to Know -  In the Santa Ynez Valley - Written and photographed by Heather Daenitz of Craft & … Continue reading Women in Wine →

Hollywood in Santa Ynez Valley – Visit the Santa Ynez Valley knows that our six towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los … Continue reading Movies Filmed In The Santa Ynez Valley →

Santa Ynez Valley – Santa Barbara Wine Country, Known for Excellent Wines – This region is one of the world’s … Continue reading Santa Barbara County Sparkling Wine Map →

The Danish Capital of America –  We share information about the entire Santa Ynez Valley restaurants, best Santa Ynez wineries, … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do In Solvang →

One of six distinct communities in the Santa Ynez Valley, there is far more to Buellton than what first meets … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do in Buellton →

Weekend Getaway - Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience in the Santa Ynez Valley. The six distinct communities offer a … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons To Visit Santa Ynez Valley →

Mendenhall Museum – Upon entering the grounds, both outside and in, with many garages, you are hit with neon, road … Continue reading Car Memorabilia & Road Signs in Buellton, CA →

A Perfect, if Unexpected, Pairing – With kid-friendly attractions, family-friendly wineries –  Much to explore, the Santa Ynez Valley makes … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country and Families →

Wine Buying Choices - What constitutes a “natural wine”? How do I know if this wine is organic? What on … Continue reading Natural Wine Buying Guide -Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country →

What’s Brewing in the Santa Ynez Valley – Wine and Halloween go hand-in-hand, right? But if you’re looking for something … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley’s Spirited Side →

The Santa Ynez Valley - If you’ve visited the Santa Ynez Valley before, or are fortunate enough to call it … Continue reading TRAVEL + LEISURE, World’s 50 Best Places To Travel In 2022 →

Christmas in the Santa Ynez Valley -  Find out what is happening in the Santa Ynez Valley Businesses Open for … Continue reading Businesses Open for Christmas Holidays →

Solvang Danish Days California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival, Danish Days,  September 15 - 17, 2023 Join the Annual Celebration of … Continue reading Solvang Danish Days Celebration →

Summer Fun  in the Santa Ynez Valley  Vacation Time Wow, it seems like summer just started. Have no fear - … Continue reading Summer Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Celebrate Harvest, Sept. 28-Oct 1, 2023 ~ Sunset Magazine & Visit the Santa Ynez Valley ~ As the West’s most … Continue reading CELEBRATE:
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley →