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        tercero wines

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        tercero wines
        Address:
        2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite 105
        Los Olivos, CA. 93441
        Phone:
        (805) 245-9584
        Hours:
        Friday - Monday: 11am - 5pm
        Tues - Thurs: Usually By Appt - call to confirm
        Website:
        www.tercerowines.com
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        tercero wines

        tercero wines produces small lot, hand-crafted wines using grapes exclusively from leading Santa Barbara County vineyards. We concentrate on Rhone varieties but color outside the line often.

        Larry Schaffer

        Larry Schaffer, our owner and winemaker, had a master’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and currently is an instructor in their online Winemaking Certificate program as well. He understands the ‘science’ behind how wine is made but excels at making wine as approachable as possible, regardless of your wine knowledge.

        Want to discover top notch ‘outside the box’ wines? Look no further . . .

        tercero wines
        2445 Alamo Pintado Ave Unit 105
        Los Olivos, CA 93441

         (805) 245-9584

        Wine tasting in a very comfortable setting in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in downtown Los Olivos. We offer both indoor and outdoor seating for your convenience.

        tercero wines Location

        Visit the Santa Ynez Valley

        Visit the Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV) is a not-for-profit, membership-based destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting the entire Santa Ynez Valley as a year-round tourism destination.

        VisitSYV encourages responsible and sustainable tourism that retains the Valley’s rural, small-town character and unique sense of place in the six communities that it represents: Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang.

        Learn about what to do, where to stay, and outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, golfing, etc.

        Gallery Los Olivos

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        Gallery Los Olivos
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        Address:
        2920 Grand Ave
        Los Olivos, CA 93441
        Phone:
        (805) 688-7517
        Hours:
        Open Daily 10:00am -5:00pm
        Dec & Jan 10:00am - 4:00pm
        Website:
        www.gallerylosolivos.com
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        Gallery Los Olivos

        Established in 1992 by a group of local artists with a passion for art. Now this fine art gallery has grown to become the largest art gallery in Los Olivos, displaying over 50 artists from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties.

        olivosMany of our skilled artists have received national recognition for excellence in their artwork. Whether your tastes are traditional or lean toward contemporary choices, our gallery exhibits art that will enhance your life and personal style. Our artists are selected based on the originality and quality of their work, which contributes to a balanced and exciting collection of art.

        Fine Art Gallery

        Our Gallery’s portfolio includes oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylics, mixed media, mosaics, silk painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, clay, woodturning, and jewelry. Our divergent compilation of works is enjoyed by local art enthusiasts as well as visitors from all over the world.

        Each day, one of our artists is at the gallery in Los Olivos to welcome you and help you with any questions you may have about our art. Please stop by and enjoy this fine art gallery and the exceptionally friendly atmosphere.

        Los Olivos gallery
        2920 Grand Avenue
        Los Olivos CA 93441

        805-688-7517

        Gallery Los Olivos Location

        Wildling Museum of Art & Nature

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        Wildling Museum
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        Address:
        1511-B Mission Drive
        Solvang, CA 93463
        Phone:
        (805) 688-1082
        Hours:
        Weekdays: 11 am - 4 pm
        Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm
        Closed Tuesday - Wednesday & Major Holidays
        Website:
        www.wildlingmuseum.org
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        Wildling Museum of Art and Nature

        The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County offers 5,000 square feet of exhibition space featuring nature and environmental art and photography, providing visitors with a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Through the eyes of artists, education, and field experiences, guests can renew their relationship with wild places and understand their fragile nature, hopefully leaving more committed toward ensuring those spaces remain for future generations.

        Shopping

        The museum store is also a great place to find a wide variety of unique gifts.

        For more information, visit wildlingmuseum.org, call (805) 688-1082, or email.

        The Wildling Museum
        1511-B Mission Drive
        Solvang, California.

        Open Hours:
        weekdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed Tuesday and Wednesday
        weekends 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

        Admission is $5, children under 18 and active members of the military (with ID) are free.

        Visitors receiving CalFresh/SNAP benefits are also eligible for free admission for up to 4 adults upon presentation of a valid CalFresh/SNAP EBT card and photo ID at check-in through Museums for All.

        Bathrooms
        Elevator
        Water fountain and refill station
        Air conditioning

        Wildling Museum Location

        Nojoqui Falls Park

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        Nojoqui Falls Park
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        Address:
        Nojoqui Falls Park
        3250 Alisal Rd
        Goleta, CA 93117
        Phone:
        (805) 568-2460
        Hours:
        8:00 AM to Sunset
        Website:
        www.countyofsb.org/parks/day-use/nojoqui-falls.sbc
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        Park Description:

        Walking the short trail to gaze at the falls makes what is already a stimulating setting even more memorable. Able to accommodate large groups, Nojoqui has become a favorite site for company and family outings. Its location is convenient, yet far enough from civilization to be refreshing.

        Park Features:

        Ball Fields, BBQ Grills, Benches or Picnic Tables, Group Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Playground, Restrooms.

        Fun Fact!

        In 1944, the initial 58 acres of Nojoqui Falls Park were donated by the Petan Company. The westerly 27 acres were purchased in 1968.

        Hours:

        8:00 AM to Sunset

        Location:

        Nojoqui Falls is 1 &1/2 miles east of Highway 101 near Gaviota Pass. From Highway 101, take the Old Coast Road to Alisal Road; from Solvang, follow Alisal Road south to the park.

        Ball Fields, BBQ Grills, Benches or Picnic Tables, Group Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Playground, Restrooms.

        Nojoqui Falls Park Location

        Santa Barbara Sailing Center

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        Santa Barbara Sailing Center
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        Address:
        133 Harbor Way
        Santa Barbara, California
        93109
        Phone:
        (805) 962-2826
        Hours:
        Summer: 9 am-6pm
        Winter: 9am-5pm
        Website:
        www.sbsail.com
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        Santa Barbara Sailing Center

        Ready to cast-off? Santa Barbara Sailing Center is a whole community on and off the water and Santa Barbara’s only all-ages concierge-level rental, charter, and bareboat event center.

        Channel Islands National Park

        Learn to sail, charter a sailboat, rent a variety of small sailboats, or escape on an award-winning Liveaboard Instructional Sailing Vacation to the world-famous Channel Islands National Park.

        Cruise, Kayak, Sail

        Choose from a wide variety of public cruises and see oceans of marine life and spectacular coastline views. Workout or just float around with kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals.

        Since 1967, the crew has been sharing the sailing lifestyle with guests at all levels of experience.

        Feel the wind. Explore new places. Raise your spirits.

        Ready to cast-off? Santa Barbara Sailing Center is a whole community on and off the water, and Santa Barbara’s only all-ages concierge-level rental, charter and bareboat event center. Learn to sail, charter a sailboat and rent a variety of small sailboats.

        Choose from a wide variety of public cruises and see oceans of marine life and spectacular coastline views. And workout or just float around with kayak rentals and stand-up paddle board rentals.

        Since 1967, the crew has been sharing the sailing love and lifestyle with guests of all levels of experience.

        Santa Barbara Sailing Center Location

        The Ultimate Escape Rooms

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        The Ultimate Escape Rooms
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        Address:
        485 Alisal #120
        Solvang, CA 93463
        Phone:
        805-857-0777
        Hours:
        Monday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Tuesday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Wednesday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Thursday 11:00 am - 8:15 pm
        Friday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Saturday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Sunday 11:00 am- 8:15 pm
        Website:
        www.theultimateescaperooms.com
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        Escape Rooms

        The Ultimate Escape Rooms are a fun & adventurous way to challenge your mind. Each room has a different theme, when the door locks (there will always be one door unlocked) you have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles using clues found in the room.

        The Ultimate Escape Rooms offers discounts for:

        Military DISCOUNT
        $35 per player for groups with military ID.
        At least 1 member of your party must show
        proof of active or veteran military status
        Use Promo Code: MILITARY


        TEACHER DISCOUNT
        $35 per player
        Must show ID at check in.
        Use Promo Code: TEACHER

        SENIOR DISCOUNT
        $35 per Senior 65 and over.
        Must show ID at check in.
        When booking please remember to check the senior box for the price adjustment
        Family Friendly...read FAQ page on website for restrictions
        Team Building
        Events
        Parties
        Handicap Accessible
        Air Conditioning
        Walk ins if space is available

        The Ultimate Escape Rooms Location

        Grapeline Wine Tours

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        Grapeline Wine Tours
        Address:
        2136 State Street
        Santa Barbara, CA 93105
        Phone:
        (888) 894-6379
        Website:
        www.gogrape.com/santabarbara/
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        Grapeline Wine Tours

        Best Wine Tour Company

        Grapeline – Voted America’s “Best Wine Tour Company” in the most recent USA Today Readers Poll – offers an insider’s view of Santa Ynez Valley wineries hosted by passionate local wine lovers.

        Santa Barbara Wine Country

        Get ready for a fun-filled day visiting a variety of wineries, each with a character as rich and individual as the wines they produce. Whether you’re interested in Grapeline’s popular Vineyard Picnic Tour, or in a private group outing, the Grapeline offers fun, carefree, hosted tours throughout Santa Barbara Wine Country.

        See our website for tour packages. gogrape.com

        Grapeline Wine Tours Location

        Community Clayworks – studio & potter’s wheel

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        Community Clayworks
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        Address:
        37 Industrial Way, Unit 111
        Buellton, CA 93427
        Phone:
        (646) 709-7861
        Hours:
        Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Website:
        www.communityclayworks.com/classes-camps
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        Community Clayworks

        Studio & Potter’s Wheel

        Community Clayworks ceramic studio and potter’s wheel is an inclusive ceramics studio where people of all ages come to play, learn, and create. We offer a Saturday night BYOB Sip-N-Spin for visitors to experience throwing on a potter’s wheel.

        You can also host a private party and have your guests create a forever keepsake of their time in the Valley. Projects can vary from succulent holders to mugs and everything in between.

        Whether it’s your first time at a potter’s wheel or you’re a seasoned potter there is a place for you at Community Clayworks – ceramic studio and potter’s wheel. Our shop also provides a variety of ceramic work and accessories for sale.

        Community Clayworks Location

        Piazza Family Wines

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        Piazza Family Wines
        Address:
        2825 Tapadero Road
        Solvang, CA 93463
        Phone:
        805-694-8046
        Hours:
        Tastings by appointment with 24 hour notice.

        Monday through Sunday: 11 am, 1pm, 3pm
        Website:
        piazzafamilywines.com
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        Piazza Family Wines

        Ballard Canyon

        Established in 2018, Piazza Family Wines is a small family owned vineyard and winery located in Ballard Canyon.

        Great wines are not made in the cellar but in the vineyard. We intentionally aim to showcase the unique qualities of place with the wines; hand crafting them to represent the soil, climate and varietal for each vintage. With a focus on the vineyard, and following organic farming practices. This ensures each harvest yields the best possible grapes for that vintage and gives a true representation of their unique Ballard Canyon terroir, all while respecting the land and nourishing it for future generations.

        Winemaker Gretchen Voelcke

        In the winery, Winemaker Gretchen Voelcker focuses on minimal intervention and allows the grapes to speak for themselves. She listens to the clues of harvest and picks the grapes at optimal times for balance and complexity.

        Tastings are conducted with the winemaker and are by appointment only. Call or visit piazzafamilywines.com to visit us today!

        Tastings, Tours and Tasting
        Piazza Family Wines is pleased to welcome guests to the Estate in beautiful Ballard Canyon for exclusive private tastings by prior appointment only. Under the gorgeous pepper trees overlooking the vineyard, you will be guided through Piazza Family Wines with the winemaker herself. Tours of the vineyard and winery also available upon request. Please contact info@piazzafamilywines.com

        Piazza Family Wines Location

        Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang

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        Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang
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        Address:
        482 Alisal Rd
        Solvang, Ca 93464
        Phone:
        (805) 603-5620
        Hours:
        Monday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
        Website:
        www.urbanadventurequest.com
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        Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

        – Solvang

        Turn Solvang into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a two/three hour city adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.

        Your adventure takes you to see the great windmills, towers and bakeries as well as historic and cultural sights of this Danish town while you solve puzzles and challenges associated with the places you see. You will also visit the famous Mission grounds on your Quest and explore the history while having fun.

        Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace.

        Save 20%- Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: SOLVANGFUN. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com.

        Save 20% with Promo: SOLVANGFUN. Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people.
        - Flexible Start & end time with no advance booking time required
        - One price for your entire team of 2-5 people
        - Dog friendly
        - Wheel Chair accessible
        - See over 2,000 reviews on TrustPilot under Urban Adventure Quest. (Average 4.5 rating our of 5)

        Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang Location

        Lake Cachuma Recreation Area

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        Cachuma Lake
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        Address:
        1 Lakeview Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
        Phone:
        (805) 568-2460
        Hours:
        Open every day
        Day-Use hours are from 6:00AM to Sunset
        Office hours are from 7:00AM to 3:30PM
        Gate is staffed from 7:00AM to 5:00PM and staffed later on Fridays during the summer.
        Website:
        countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbc
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        Lake Cachuma

        Recreation Area

        Cachuma Lake, set in the wilderness of the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, lies beautiful Lake Cachuma Recreation Area. Here you will find practically everything you need for a relaxing getaway in the great outdoors. Mild temperatures, typically sunny skies, and great fishing conditions make camping here during winter months exceptionally enjoyable.

        The County entered into a long-term lease with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation in 1953 to manage the 9,000 acre Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. Cachuma Lake was formed by the construction of Bradbury Dam in that same year.

        Located off scenic Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Cachuma Lake is midway between the beaches and bustle of Santa Barbara and the Danish Community of Solvang. At any age… in any season… you’ll find that the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers a fun and relaxing getaway.

        From the South: Take Highway 101 north to Santa Barbara. Take the “Cachuma Lake/Highway 154” exit and follow the signs.

        You'll find a fully stocked general store, gas station, coin-operated laundromat, and hot showers. Great care has been taken to make our facilities accessible to everyone. Children's playgrounds, lake cruises, the nature center, fishing piers, and hiking trails await you and your family. The Marina is open year-round and sells bait and tackle, fuel and fishing licenses with a full rental fleet to get you out on the water.
        Dogs are Welcome! The money collected from the dog fee program has paid for and will continue to upkeep a dog park for you to take advantage of when you come to stay with us! Please be sure to read the signs before you enter and remember all other rules still apply. Dogs are required to be on a leash of 6 ft. or less anywhere else in the Park. We ask all dog handlers to bring a current copy of proof of rabies vaccination. Don't forget dogs are allowed in boats, as long as they have no contact with the water at any time. There is a fee per day per dog.

        Cachuma Lake Location