Experience Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving is an incredibly special time of year in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Instead of putting all the stress on yourself this November, why not plan to spend Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley with your family and friends?
The weather is mild, the vineyard views are breathtaking, and the food and wine is spectacular, plentiful and delicious.
Solvang Farmer’s Market
Get your Thanksgiving shopping done early on Wednesday, November 25.
The farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard.
On First Street in Solvang, between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr,
every Wednesday, 2:30-5:30PM.
Thanksgiving Dinner TO-GO
Packaged Individually or Family Style
Gobble up the savings and get ready for a delicious Thanksgiving! Perfect for making your feast unforgettable.
El Rancho Market
El Rancho Market | (805) 688-4300
2886 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
Open on Thanksgiving Day this year, 6 AM – 5 PM
Have you reserved your holiday turkey yet? Not sure which one to choose?
Our meat department experts are here to help you pick the turkey of your dreams!
New Frontiers
New Frontiers – Solvang | (805) 693-1746
1984 Old Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463 | (805) 693-1746
Order Ahead ~ Closed on Thanksgiving Day
High on the Hog Catering
(805) 694-8845
It’s the small things that make big differences in cooking. Email your order, please.
Grains & Grounds at the Chumash Casino
Order at Grains & Grounds at the Chumash Casino ~ October 24 – November 18
Pick Up at Samala Showroom:
- Wednesday, November 25 / 10am–2pm
- Thursday, November 26 / 10am–12pm
Thanksgiving Fun
How about a little adventure on Thanksgiving Day?
Highline Adventures
700 East HWY 246, Buellton, CA 93427
Zipline and Adventure Ropes Course ~ Nestled in the scenic west hills of Buellton, CA, we’re just a short drive from US 1O1! We can’t wait to see you!
Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years!
- 2026 Holiday Schedule – Thanksgiving to New Years
- Open 7 Days a Week!
Restaurants & Vineyards
Open on Thanksgiving Day 2026
For the best experience, we highly recommend calling the restaurants and tasting rooms ahead of time to ensure they still have seating availability.
BUELLTON DINING
Thanksgiving Feast 2026 at Vega Vineyard & Farm
Thursday, November 26, 2026
12pm & 2:30pm Seatings
Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast at Vega Vineyard & Farm! All the traditional fixings (and more!) with none of the cooking and cleaning. Great way to give thanks and spend time with the whole family.
$95 per person / $55 kids 3-12
Club Member price $85 per person (Up to 2 people)
Kids under 3 complimentary
Wine, Beer, & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Thanksgiving Buffet at the SYV Marriott
Thursday, November 26, 2026
12pm -4pm
SANTA YNEZ DINING
The Willows at the Chumash Casino Resort
Thursday, November 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Celebrate Thanksgiving in elegant style at Willows at Chumash Casino Resort, where a refined three-course menu brings warmth, comfort, and sophistication to your holiday table.
This upscale, Four Diamond steak and seafood restaurant inside the Chumash Casino Resort occasionally offers special holiday or prix-fixe menus featuring items like traditional turkey or prime rib, alongside their regular fine-dining menu.
Reservations: (805) 686-0855 or via the Chumash Casino Resort Dining Page. Note that holiday seating often sells out quickly.
The Victor Restaurant and Bar
Discover The Victor, a chef-driven restaurant at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez, celebrating the flavors of California’s coast. Enjoy live-fire dishes from a Josper charcoal oven imported from Barcelona, featuring inspired creations from land and sea. Join us for weekend brunch or dinner, where great food, fine wine, and handcrafted cocktails await. Come as you are—boots, buckles, and big hats welcome!
Reservations are highly recommended for this unforgettable dining experience.
The Victor
3631 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 695-2999
LOS ALAMOS Dining
Norman at Skyview Los Alamos
Open Thanksgiving – modified hours
Regular Lunch Menu: 12-2pm,
Thursday, November 26 | 3–8 PM
$75 per person | Amuse + Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Norman with a three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal favorites, including Turkey à la King, Peach & Bourbon Glazed Ham, Pumpkin Tiramisu and more holiday-inspired dishes.
Gather around our table this Thanksgiving. Reservations are now open!” $75 Recommended https://www.opentable.com/r/norman-at-the-skyview-los-alamos
Norman at Skyview Los Alamos
9150 US-101, Los Alamos, CA 93440
(805) 344-0080
LOS OLIVOS DINING
Los Olivos Cafe – | 805.688.7265
2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
SOLVANG Dining
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Whiskey & Rye
American Smokehouse
Thursday, November 26th | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Reserve your table today and make this Thanksgiving one to remember!
Whiskey & Rye
442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4227
Mad & Vin at the Landsby
Thanksgiving Day
Enjoy a limited holiday menu and festive specials.
- Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (regular menu)
- Bar: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Dinner: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Last seating at 7 PM. - Note: The bar opens early at 11 AM on 11/25.
Mad & Vin at the Landsby
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 697-7048
Cecco Ristorante
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Cecco Ristorante! We’ll be open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
475 1st St #9, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-8880
Craft House at Corque
Join Us for Thanksgiving Buffet
Thu, Nov 26, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Leave the prep, the cooking and the clean up to us! Enjoy a buffet of traditional Thanksgiving favorites with some delicious Craft House additions
Adults $79 | Children 3-12 $30 …Book Your Table!
Craft House at the Corque
420 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA
(805) 688-8000
The Hadsten – The Boiler Room |
1450 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
Open Thanksgiving Day, November 26
Breakfast – 7 AM-11 AM – Serving a full Thanksgiving Dinner from 4-5 PM and 6 – 9 PM
Reservations highly recommended
V Lounge at the Vinland Hotel
805)-688-2018
Open 4-11PM
1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
Fresh Californian Fare with an Unmistakable Danish Flair
Coffee and Bakeries
SOLVANG 2026
Good Seed Coffee Boutique | (805) 693-2132 | Open 7 AM – Noon
Olsen’s Bakery & Cafe | (805) 688-6314 | Open 7 AM – Noon
Old Danish Fudge Kitchen | (805) 688-9932 | 9 am – 4 PM
Solvang Bakery | open from 8am – 2 PM,
Thanksgiving decorated cookies and more!
Thanksgiving Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley
Please call wineries and wine tasting rooms directly to confirm and to make reservations.
LOS OLIVOS WINE TASTING 2026
Future Perfect Wine | Open 11 AM – 3 PM
2933 San Marcos Ave #101, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 697-7162
The Hideway Wine Co | (805) 697-7892 | We will be open 10 AM – 2 PM | 2933 Grand Ave #E, Los Olivos, CA 93441
-Petros Winery | (805) 680-5417
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
SANTA YNEZ WINE TASTING 2026
SOLVANG WINE TASTING 2026
The Good Life, a craft beer & wine cellar
Thanksgiving Day: Open 11am–4pm
The Good Life, a craft beer & wine cellar
1672 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-7111
Alma Rosa Winery | Open 12 noon – 3 pm
1623 Mission Dr., Ste M, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9395
Open on Thanksgiving Day to help people decide on the perfect wine pairings for their dinner.
-Viking Garden (Dine-In) | (805) 688-1250 Open 11 AM – 7 PM
Lucas & Lewellen and Toccata Wine Tasting Rooms
This year we are featuring “The Long Table”, a half case of exceptional reds for Thanksgiving, $169 with no additional freight if shipping. www.LLWine.com
Both Tasting Rooms are closed on Thanksgiving
OPEN with deep pricing cuts on Black Friday.
Black Friday will bring deep pricing cuts at both Tasting Rooms.
At the Toccata Tasting Room, we will have real Spiced Mulled Wine with a biscotti through the season.
At Lucas & Lewellen, we are featuring Bubbles and Bump – a coupe of Sparkling Wine with a bump of Swedish Caviar for $25 through the holidays, along with The Solvang Sparkler with has sparkling wine topped with Lucas & Lewellen Port and a splash of Cranberry for $15 through the holidays.
Wineries / Tasting Rooms /Brewpubs with Meals
-Copenhagen Sausage Garden | (805) 697-7354 | Open 11 AM – 8 PM | 1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
-Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. in Buellton | (805) 694-2252
-Rosenson Wine Creations / Coquelicot Estate Wines | (805) 688-1500
-Maverick Saloon (Dine-In) | (805) 686-4785
Happy Thanksgiving from Visit the Santa Ynez Valley!
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