New Years and New Year’s Eve in the Santa Ynez Valley –
Wave farewell to 2023 and hello to 2024 in style at any of these fun places offering an abundance of dining and festive options! Enjoy the pleasure in clinking glasses or celebrating with the entire family, there are plenty of ways to ring in the New Year.
Planning ahead? Make your reservations and buy your tickets early
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Review the information below FROM LAST YEAR for possible Holiday plans in the Santa Ynez Valley
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New Year’s Eve | New Year’s Day
Please call the restaurants and tasting rooms ahead of time to ensure they still have seating availability, for the best experience.
New Year’s Eve
ATTRACTION
Breakaway Tours
Santa Ynez Valley | (805) 783-2929
OPEN: 9 am – 4 pm
Santa Ynez
Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 | (805) 944-0493
OPEN: 9 am – 3 pm
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, | (805) 686-1211
OPEN 11 am to 3 pm
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
485 Alisal Rd., STE 120, Solvang | (805) 857-0777
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 688-1082
OPEN 10 am to 3 pm
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
Cafe Dolce
475 1st St , Solvang | (805) 693-1222
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 693-2132
RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES
Ballard
Bob’s Well Bread
2449 Baseline Ave., Ballard | (805) 691-9549
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Buellton
Hitching Post 2
406 E Hwy 246, Buellton | (805) 688-0676
Los Alamos
Bob’s Well Bread
550 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-3000
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pico Los Alamos
458 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1122
Norman at the Skywiew Los Alamos Restaurant
9150 US-101, Los Alamos
Los Olivos
Bar Le Côte
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos | (661) 805-3993
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 390-0442
OPEN: 11 am – 8:30 pm
Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos | (805) 686-1359
New Year’s Eve* 11:30 AM-8:00 PM (bar stays open a bit later)
*Credit card deposit will be required to hold all reservations for either/both holiday Eves.
Reservations and requests: https://www.nellakitchen.com or (805) 686-1359
Santa Ynez
The Baker’s Table
3563 Numancia St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-4856
S.Y. Kitchen
1110 Faraday St, Santa Ynez | (805) 691-9794
New Year’s Eve* 11:30 AM-2:00 PM and 4:30 PM-9:30 PM
*Credit card deposit will be required to hold all reservations for either/both holiday Eves.
Reservations and requests: https://www.sykitchen.com or (805) 691-9794
The Victor Restaurant & Bar
3631 Sagunto Street
OPEN: 5 – 9:00 PM
Join Santa Ynez Inn and The Victor for an unparalleled New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Beto Huizar and an optional wine pairing crafted by our Certified Wine Sommelier, Jenna Isaacs. Ring in the new year with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and festive party favors. Check out the “Happenings” page on our website to view our NYE menu!
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-6899
OPEN: for Dinner, 4 PM -closing
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
Birkholm’s Bakery
460 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-8188
Brekkies
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 691-9749
Cecco Ristorante
475 1st Street Solvang | (805) 688-8880
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
Danish Mill Bakery
1682 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-5805
Don Nachos Cafe
446 Alisal Rd suite # 5, Solvang | (805) 693-2349
Dominos Pizza
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-1177
El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Drive | (805) 688-4300
OPEN: 6am – 10pm
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
Fitzpatricks Tavern
490 1st St Suite A, Solvang CA 93463 | (805) 688-5500
Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
632 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang | (805) 686-0846
Mad & Vin
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-3121
12 Noon Mad & Vin Bar – 9pm. Happy Hour 4pm – 6pm.
Brunch in Mad & Vin 7.30am – 2pm. Dinner in Mad & Vin 5pm – 11pm
New Frontier Natural Foods & Deli
1984 Old Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 693-1746
Olsen’s Danish Villlage Bakery
1529 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6314
Osteria Grappolo
1546 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-8281
Panino
475 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-0608
Ramen Kotori
1618 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9672
River Grill
150 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-7784
Sear Steakhouse
478 4th Place, Solvang | (805) 245-9564
New Year’s Eve Prix-Fixe (Saturday, Dec 31)(2 seatings: 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM)
$150++ per person includes:
-Glass of welcome bubbles (or wine)
-Seasonal salad (radicchio and fennel, dates, pine nuts, lemon/Parmesan dressing)
-Choice of…
Rack of lamb with roasted winter squash and mint chimichurri
—or—
Seared tuna steak with herb salad and scalloped potatoes
-Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry reduction
After-hours at the Bar included in either seating option; this will be a cash bar running until 2:00 AM, with NYE countdown at midnight — party poppers, noisemakers, and NYE champagne toast included. Vegetarian options will be available upon request.
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/sear-steakhouse-solvang
Solvang Brewing Company
1547 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-2337
Solvang Flavors
436 Alisal Rd | (805) 688-3080
Solvang Restaurant
1672 Copenhagen Dr #2759, Solvang | (805) 688-4645
OPEN: 8am-3pm
Taco Roco
606 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang | (805) 686-1901
The Red Viking
1684 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6610
The Solvang Bakery
438 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-4939
Viking Garden
446 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-1250
RETAIL
Solvang
Cailloux Cheese Shop
1623 Mission Dr Suites K&L, Solvang | (805) 350-8328
Old Danish Fudge Kitchen
441 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-9932
Renaissance Antiques
496 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1976
WINE/BEER
Buellton
Alma Rosa Winery
1623 Mission Dr, Solvang | (707) 227-8503
OPEN: 11 am to 3 pm
Los Olivos
Barbieri Wines
2369 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos
OPEN: 12pm – 3 pm
Carhartt Family Wines
2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
OPEN: 11 am – 6:30 pm
Coquelicot Tasting Room
2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1500
Petros Winery
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos | (805) 680-5417
Saarloos & Sons
2971 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1200
Stolpman
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave | (805) 688-0400
OPEN: 11 am – 2 PM
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyard
6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos | (805) 688-9339
OPEN: 10am-3pm
Santa Ynez
Carr Winery in Santa Ynez
3563 Numancia St. #101 | (805) 688-5757
Open: 12-6pm
CrossHatch Winery
1090 Edison St #104, Santa Ynez | (805) 691-9192
Open: 12-6pm
CrossHatch Winery
1090 Edison St #104, Santa Ynez | (805) 691-9192
Open: 12-6pm
Gainey Vineyard
3950 CA-HWY 246 | (805) 259-8559
Kalyra Winery
343 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez | (805) 693-8864
OPEN: 11am – 5pm
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 686-4785
Solvang
Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar
1539 Mission Drive | (805) 686-9126
OPEN: 7 – 11 PM
Dana V Wine Bar
2588 Mission Drive (HWY 246) | (805) 688-3488
OPEN: 12 pm – 8 pm
Kaena at the Ranch
800 E Hwy 246, Solvang | (805) 691-9555
OPEN: 11 am – 5 pm (with Fire Brick Pizza and a DJ Peety)
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room
1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
OPEN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
The Good Life
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-7111
Regular service from 12pm – 6pm
New Years Eve Celebration 8pm – 12:30am
$35 per person (advanced reservations)
$45 per person day of/at the door. Only 35 seats available.
Toccata Wines
1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
OPEN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Nearby
Ampelos Cellars
312 N 9th St, Lompoc | (805) 736-9957
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Babcock Winery
5175 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436
OPEN: 11am-3pm
Melville Winery
5185 E HWY 246
OPEN: 11am-5pm
Review the information below FROM LAST YEAR for possible Holiday plans in the Santa Ynez Valley
Check Back Frequently for updated information
New Year’s Day
ATTRACTION
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, | (805) 686-1211
OPEN 11 am to 3 pm
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
485 Alisal Rd., STE 120, Solvang | (805) 857-0777
Open: 11am to 7pm
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
Cafe Dolce
475 1st St , Solvang | (805) 693-1222
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463 | (805) 693-2132
RESTAURANT
Ballard
Bob’s Well Bread
2449 Baseline Ave., Ballard | (805) 691-9549
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Los Alamos
Bob’s Well Bread
550 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-3000
Pico Los Alamos
458 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1122
Los Olivos
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 390-0442
OPEN: 11 am – 8:30 pm
Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos | (805) 686-1359
New Year’s Day* 11:30 AM-8:00 PM (bar stays open a bit later)
*Credit card deposit will be required to hold all reservations for either/both holiday Eves.
Reservations and requests: https://www.nellakitchen.com or (805) 686-1359
Santa Ynez
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-6899
OPEN: for Dinner, 4 PM -closing
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
Birkholm’s Bakery & Cafe
460 Alisal Road, Solvang | 805-688-8188
OPEN: 7 am -3pm
Brekkies
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 691-9749
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
Dominos Pizza
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-1177
El Rancho Marketplace
2886 Mission Drive | (805) 688-4300
OPEN: 6am – 10pm
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
Fitzpatricks Tavern
490 1st St Suite A, Solvang CA 93463 | (805) 688-5500
Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
632 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang | (805) 686-0846
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mad & Vin
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-3121
12 Noon Mad & Vin Bar – 9pm. Happy Hour 4pm – 6pm.
Brunch in Mad & Vin 7.30am – 2pm. Dinner in Mad & Vin 5pm – 10pm
Olsen’s Danish Villlage Bakery
1529 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6314
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Osteria Grappolo
1546 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-8281
Ramen Kotori
1618 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9672
Sear Steakhouse
478 4th Place, Solvang | (805) 245-9564
New Year’s Day Open for Brunch (10:00 AM-2:00 PM), Happy Hour at the Bar (2:00 PM-5:00 PM), and Dinner (5:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/sear-steakhouse-solvang
Solvang Brewing Company
1547 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-2337
Solvang Flavors
436 Alisal Rd | (805) 688-3080
Subway
1641 Mission Dr Suite 102, Solvang | (805) 688-7650
The Red Viking
1684 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6610
Viking Garden
446 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-1250
WINE/BEER
Los Olivos
Barbieri Wines
2369 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos
OPEN: 12pm – 5 pm
Coquelicot Tasting Room
2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1500
OPEN: 11 am – 5 pm
Petros Winery
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos | (805) 680-5417
OPEN: 11 am – 9 pm
Santa Ynez
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 686-4785
Bar 11am-1:30am
Regular Menu 11-9pm
Kitchen closes at 9pm
Solvang
Dana V Wine Bar
2588 Mission Drive(HWY 246) | (805) 688-3488
OPEN: 12 pm – 6:30 pm
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room
1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
OPEN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
The Good Life
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-7111
OPEN: 3pm- 9pm
Toccata Wines
1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
OPEN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Other
Melville Winery
5185 E HWY 246
OPEN: 11am-5pm
RETAIL
Solvang
Cailloux Cheese Shop
1623 Mission Dr Suites K&L, Solvang | (805) 350-8328
Old Danish Fudge Kitchen
441 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-9932
