Santa Ynez Valley Blog

Artist Thomas Dambo ~ Discover California’s First Indoor Troll ~ In a tall tower in a fairytale town, a giant … Continue reading Solvang’s Magical New Troll in the Santa Ynez Valley, California →

Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley ~ Another 5 Things We Love to Do Here With six small towns and … Continue reading 5 Things We Love to Do
in the Santa Ynez Valley, California →

5 Must-Try Comforting Activities Staying Cozy in the Santa Ynez Valley You must try comforting activities when you winter in … Continue reading Staying Cozy in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Trinkets, Antiques, and More in the Santa Ynez Valley A Collector’s Paradise The Santa Ynez Valley offers a special blend … Continue reading A Collector’s Paradise: Trinkets, Antiques, and More in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Santa Ynez Valley, California Best Stops for a Solo Traveler From “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Under the Tuscan Sun” to … Continue reading Best Stops for a Solo Traveler in the Santa Ynez Valley, California →

Saddle Up! Be a California Coastal Cowgirl Santa Ynez Valley Saddle Up! Picture a place where the wide-open spaces of the … Continue reading Saddle Up! Be a Coastal Cowgirl in the Santa Ynez Valley →

6 Best Farms & Markets to Visit In the Santa Ynez Valley, CA Farm-to-table is not just a buzzword with … Continue reading 6 Best Farms & Markets to Visit →

Enjoy Santa Ynez Valley Concerts Live Music What screams summer more than live music, enjoy Santa Ynez Valley Concerts? There … Continue reading The Best Live Music Venues in the Santa Ynez Valley, CA →

Pet Friendly Places in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley Being a pet owner means taking the best care of … Continue reading Dog-Friendly Spots in the Santa Ynez Valley, CA →

Your Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway in the Santa Ynez Valley, California In a world where you’re constantly on … Continue reading Your Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway in the Santa Ynez Valley, California →

Santa Barbara Family Friendly Activities Abound in the Santa Ynez Valley Find family-friendly hotels, restaurants, wineries and activities Plan a … Continue reading Plan a Family-Friendly Trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, CA →

Fine Dining in the Santa Ynez Valley One of our favorite things about the Santa Ynez Valley is dressing up … Continue reading Fine Dining in the Santa Ynez Valley →

The Santa Ynez Valley Top 10 Things to Do With more than 100 wineries, incredible food, and special events, you … Continue reading Top Ten Things to Do in the Santa Ynez Valley →

California Road Trips - Scenic Drives to the Santa Ynez Valley When taking Scenic Drives to the Santa Ynez Valley … Continue reading Scenic Drives to the Santa Ynez Valley →

I Love the Santa Ynez Valley Nightlife - Nightlife in Santa Barbara Wine Country Whether we’re your vacation or wedding … Continue reading Nightlife: Santa Barbara Wine Country Heats Up →

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 →

Hikes in Santa Ynez Valley – Things to Do – California’s Central Coast – We’re all looking for a way … Continue reading Experience the Great Outdoors – Santa Ynez Valley →

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

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

Women 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 – Movies Filmed In The Santa Ynez Valley. Hollywood knows that our six towns of … Continue reading Movies Filmed In The Santa Ynez Valley →

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

The Danish Capital of America -  Top 5 Things To Do In Solvang  We share information about the entire Santa … 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 – Car Memorabilia & Vintage Signs in Buellton, CA Car Memorabilia & Vintage Signs in Buellton, CA, is … Continue reading Car Memorabilia & Vintage Signs in Buellton, CA →

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

20 Years Later: Rediscovering the Santa Ynez Valley Through the Legacy of “Sideways“ It’s been two decades since Miles and … Continue reading Sideways’ At 20: The Santa Ynez Valley Is No Longer A Secret →

What’s Brewing in the Santa Ynez Valley – Santa Ynez Valley’s Spirited Side – Wine and Halloween go hand-in-hand, right? … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley’s Spirited Side →

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

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 →

The Santa Ynez Valley - If you’ve visited the Santa Ynez Valley before, you know what a truly special place  … Continue reading TRAVEL + LEISURE, World’s 50 Best Places To Travel In 2022 →

No Snow, No Problem: How to Enjoy Aprés-Ski Festivities in the Santa Ynez Valley, California No Snow No Problem: How … Continue reading How to Enjoy Aprés-Ski Festivities in the Santa Ynez Valley, California →

Santa Ynez Valley, California ~ 7 Unforgettable Summer Adventures ~ Craving a summer getaway you’ll never forget? Think warm sunshine, … Continue reading 7 Unforgettable Summer Adventures in Santa Ynez Valley, CA →

Summer Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley  Vacation Adventure Time There is still plenty of time for Summer Vacations in … Continue reading Summer Vacations in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Fall Events – Santa Ynez Valley ~ Santa Barbara Wine Country – Fall Activities in Santa Ynez Valley – As … Continue reading Fall Activities in Santa Ynez Valley →

New Year's Holidays ~ Please also browse our new SYVHolidays.com for updated additional  information.  For the best experience, we highly … Continue reading Businesses Open for New Year’s Holidays →

2024 Update: Get Ready for Solvang Danish Days! California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival Join the Annual Solvang Danish Days Celebration of … Continue reading Solvang Danish Days Celebration →

Celebrate Harvest 2024 ~ Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, September 28 – October 1   This year’s event starts … Continue reading CELEBRATE:
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley →

Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Events – The Holidays Are Always A Magical Time In The Santa Ynez Valley Christmas in … Continue reading Christmas in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Experience Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley   ~ Thanksgiving Day - November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving is an incredibly special time of … Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley →

Santa Ynez Valley, California Top 6 Autumn Family Fun Activities Happy fall, y’all! Experience the Top 6 Autumn Family Fun … Continue reading Top 6 Autumn Family Fun Activities ~ Santa Ynez Valley, California →