Santa Ynez Valley Blog
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Local stories, experiences, news, and more about Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang, small towns located in the beautiful Santa Barbara country wine country. Read it all in the official Santa Ynez Valley blog.
Top Ten Things to Do in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Santa Ynez Valley - Two hours northwest of Los Angeles, and a scenic four-hour drive south of San Francisco, … Continue reading Top Ten Things to Do in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Things to do in February in the Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic Destination - February In the Santa Ynez Valley - With world-class wines, endless natural beauty, and a mild climate, … Continue reading Things to do in February in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Valentine’s Day in the Santa Ynez Valley
February is All About Love - In the Santa Ynez Valley - You will want to check back closer to … Continue reading Valentine’s Day in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Santa Ynez Valley Cocktail Trail
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 →
New and Noteworthy: World’s Must-Visit Travel Destinations
Hot off the Press - The Santa Ynez Valley - There’s a feeling you get in the Santa Ynez Valley … Continue reading New and Noteworthy: World’s Must-Visit Travel Destinations →
Spring Break in the Santa Ynez Valley
Perfect Spring Break Vacation Ideas – Spring is just around the corner and not only does that mean that an … Continue reading Spring Break in the Santa Ynez Valley →
TRAVEL + LEISURE, World’s 50 Best Places To Travel In 2022
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 →
Santa Barbara Wine Country Sparkling Wine Map
Santa Ynez Valley – Santa Barbara Wine Country, Known for Excellent Wines – This region is one of the world’s … Continue reading Santa Barbara Wine Country Sparkling Wine Map →
🌷Easter Weekend – Santa Ynez Valley
Easter weekend - A Special Time to Celebrate - Gather with loved ones - enjoy the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley … Continue reading 🌷Easter Weekend – Santa Ynez Valley →
Spend Mother’s Day Weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley
Moms deserves the best – And what better way to treat Mom than a visit to the Santa Ynez Valley? … Continue reading Spend Mother’s Day Weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Women in Wine
Nine Winemakers to Know - In the Santa Ynez Valley - Written and photographed by Heather Daenitz of Craft & … Continue reading Women in Wine →
Experience the Great Outdoors – Santa Ynez Valley
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 →
The Place to be Midweek
Why Midweek is Primetime to Visit – The Santa Ynez Valley – In the era of flexible work schedules and … Continue reading The Place to be Midweek →
Cycling in the Santa Ynez Valley
Bicycle Friendly - Cycling is a serious business here at Visit Santa Ynez Valley. With a great variety of terrains … Continue reading Cycling in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Top 5 Things To Do In Solvang
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 →
Wedding Bells – Ringing in Santa Ynez Valley
Destination Weddings - Wedding bells might be ringing for you and your soon-to-be life partner if you visited us for … Continue reading Wedding Bells – Ringing in Santa Ynez Valley →
Top 5 Things To Do in Buellton
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 →
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Santa Ynez Valley
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 →
Movies Filmed In The Santa Ynez Valley
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 →
WFH: Wine Country Edition
Work is no vacation…But it can be. World events have us all rethinking how, when, and why we travel. For … Continue reading WFH: Wine Country Edition →
Ring in the New Year in the Santa Ynez Valley
New Year's Celebrations - The New Year is a time for hope, happiness and celebrations. Visit the Santa Ynez Valley … Continue reading Ring in the New Year in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Road Sign & Car Memorabilia in Buellton, CA
Mendenhall Museum – Upon entering the grounds, both outside and in, with many garages, you are hit hard with neon, … Continue reading Road Sign & Car Memorabilia in Buellton, CA →
Businesses Open for New Year’s Holidays
New Years and New Year's Eve in the Santa Ynez Valley - Wave farewell to 2023 and hello to 2024 … Continue reading Businesses Open for New Year’s Holidays →
Hiking in the Santa Ynez Valley
Mountain Peaks – Aiden (my son) and I were picked up at 7:30am on Sunday morning by Greg, Brian, and … Continue reading Hiking in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley
Joyous Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving is a joyous occasion, with the changing of seasons in Santa Barbara County Wine Country. As … Continue reading Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Scenic Drives to 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 →
Christmas in the Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Events – These listings below are from 2022, please check back later for updates. December 2022 … Continue reading Christmas in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Enjoy a Visit to the Santa Ynez Valley Memorial Day Weekend
Return to Travel - The Santa Ynez Valley is prepared to welcome visitors back to wine country this Memorial Day … Continue reading Enjoy a Visit to the Santa Ynez Valley Memorial Day Weekend →
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country and Families
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 →
Your Instagram-Worthy Santa Ynez Valley Itinerary
Instagram Listings of Santa Barbara Wine Country – Fulfill Your Inner Instagrammer – If you take a trip and don’t … Continue reading Your Instagram-Worthy Santa Ynez Valley Itinerary →
Natural Wine -Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country: Wine Buying Guide
Wine Buying Choices - Wine world catch phrases and industry jargon abound these days, making wine tasting and wine buying … Continue reading Natural Wine -Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country: Wine Buying Guide →
Harvest Season in the Santa Ynez Valley
Harvest Time – Incredible Time – Harvest is an incredible time of year in the Santa Ynez Valley, and I … Continue reading Harvest Season in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Top Reasons to Spend June in the Santa Ynez Valley
June Events – According to the song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Carousel, “June is bustin’ out all over!” That … Continue reading Top Reasons to Spend June in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Upcoming May Events in Santa Ynez Valley
May, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Activities – In Santa Ynez Valley – There are so many reasons to spend … Continue reading Upcoming May Events in Santa Ynez Valley →
Touring Through the Santa Ynez Valley
The Perfect Place to Relax and Unwind – With so many constraints on and so much demand for our time … Continue reading Touring Through the Santa Ynez Valley →
Santa Ynez Valley’s Spirited Side
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 →
Girls Weekend Getaway
Girls Fun in the Sun – You may be asking how I ended up on a girls getaway trip. It … Continue reading Girls Weekend Getaway →
Nightlife: Santa Barbara Wine Country Heats Up
After the Sun Sets - I Love the Santa Ynez Valley Nightlife - Weekends in the Santa Ynez Valley mean … Continue reading Nightlife: Santa Barbara Wine Country Heats Up →
Summer Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley
Summer Fun Vacation Time - In the Santa Ynez Valley - Wow, it seems like summer just started and it’s … Continue reading Summer Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Solvang Danish Days Celebration
Solvang Danish Days We really look forward to this Annual Celebration of Solvang Danish Days of all things Danish here … Continue reading Solvang Danish Days Celebration →
Fall Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley
Fall Events – Santa Barbara Wine Country – As we close the door on the summer season, fall ushers in … Continue reading Fall Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley →
Businesses Open for Christmas Holidays
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 →
October Halloween Activities in the Santa Ynez Valley
Halloween Fun in the Valley – Don’t be afraid to make reservations at one of our beautiful Santa Ynez hotels … Continue reading October Halloween Activities in the Santa Ynez Valley →
CELEBRATE:
Taste of 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 →
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