Your Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway
in the Santa Ynez Valley, California
In a world where you’re constantly on the go, looking for quick, efficient and time-saving ways to get through the day, speeding through things on autopilot…wouldn’t it be nice to rest in the lap of luxury for a change? The Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway, In the Santa Ynez Valley, we invite you to unwind the best way we know how – with a trip to the spa for maximum pampering, a few nights spent at one of our luxury hotels, epicurean delights at our award-winning restaurants and wine country tasting rooms. The SYV is an absolute mecca for anyone looking to rejuvenate and indulge (which, let’s be honest, is most people). Read on for your picture-perfect itinerary for a luxury getaway.
Spas
Naturally, the first stop on any luxury vacation is a looong day at the spa. Find your escape at The Spa at Chumash Casino Resort. Completely unwind with holistic wellness services that will relieve both your mind and body. The Spa offers everything from restorative and stone massage therapies to soothing skin and nail treatments. Tub soaks, light therapy and facials are some of the other amazing options that will allow you to fully step away from your troubles and into a fully present and meditative state.
Enjoy tranquility at the Wine Valley Inn & Cottages Enchanté Cottage Spa, situated in the heart of the famous Solvang, California’s beloved Danish cultural center. Enjoy a variety of massage styles, including a Swedish or deep tissue massage, and take advantage of the couples spa package with your sweetheart. Deep-cleansing facials and nail care will leave you feeling soothed and refreshed. Enter this luxurious atmosphere to find true relaxation and self-care.
Luxury Hotels
For the perfect night’s sleep in the SYV, book a stay at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, located in downtown Los Olivos. If a complimentary bottle of wine and wine tasting for two included with each stay weren’t enough of a draw, each room at this luxe hotel boasts a fireplace and walk-in shower with spa-quality amenities.
Here, you can wind down at night with fine Italian dining and a drink at their bar. Fess Parker Wine Country Inn also offers a boutique, fitness center and pool complete with the most comfortable of lounge chairs, ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional.
For a modern taste of the old west, check in to Alisal Ranch. Known as California’s luxury dude ranch, Alisal combines over ten thousand acres with a high-class resort experience. Enjoy horseback riding, golf, fly-fishing and tennis on the ranch. Sit down for delicious California cuisine at the formal dining hall, the Ranch Room and at the Ranch Course Grill and Gold Lounge. This spacious cottage stay is a flawless haven for your vacation.
Michelin Restaurants
No luxurious getaway is complete without delicious fine dining. Our first pick is Bell’s, a family-run French inspired restaurant in Los Alamos. Bell’s has been featured in Vogue, L.A. Times and The Michelin Guide…and for good reason. Their escargot, steak tartare and moules frites pair beautifully with their vast wine menu and captivating atmosphere.
If you are in the mood for seafood, Bar Le Côte is the place for you. Another Michelin Guide spot, this stylish tavern in Los Olivos has a social atmosphere and picture perfect dishes of Spanish and coastal cuisine. Pair your dish with a drink from their curated wine and beer list, and top it all off with their dark chocolate pot de crème.
In the Danish town of Solvang, visit peasants FEAST for comfort food on another level. This farm-driven spot has been awarded the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand title for two years in a row. Their locally sourced menu changes seasonally and offers everything from tacos to sandwiches and soups. Don’t skip out on their house-made ice cream.
Just around the corner, sits First & Oak Restaurant at the Mirabelle Inn. Their curated dishes highlight locally sourced ingredients prepared with care. Savor their truffle roasted cauliflower and pan-seared halibut at this Michelin Guide restaurant.
Wineries
Your Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway, nothing says luxury like relaxing with a glass of wine. Visit Brave & Maiden Estate for an astonishing view, stunning architecture and an intimate wine experience catered for you. Located between Santa Ynez and Solvang, this beautiful estate is the perfect stop on your luxurious weekend getaway. At the direction of their expert winemaking team, creating a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon is an ongoing goal at Brave & Maiden. Members have special access to their Limited Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other small lot black-label wines. Sip on a glass of your favorite and kick up your feet.
Next stop on your wine tour is Crown Point Vineyards, an acclaimed estate winery featuring numerous 90+ rated wines. Enjoy a vineyard tour and tasting featuring their Cabernet-based wines, along with cheese and estate olive oil. After your tasting, enjoy tranquility outside with a sprawling view of the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountain ranges.
Your final stop for an unforgettable glass of wine: Grassini Family Vineyards in Happy Canyon. Taste their Sauvignon Blanc and Rose right across from the beautiful estate winery in Santa Ynez. La Tarantella at Grassini Family Vineyards is the full package and worth reserving ahead of time. This beautiful tasting experience comes complete with an Italian-style villa, stunning courtyards, plunge pool and 15 acres of vines. A visit to these vineyards is an experience you will not forget.
Guide to the Most Luxurious Getaway
If you’ve been toying with the idea of booking a place and getting away, escaping into the splendor of self-care and indulging in the finer things in life, take this as your sign. Here in the Santa Ynez Valley, we know a little something about taking it slow and soaking it all in, whether you’re taking a literal tub soak at one of our fabulous spas or simply delighting in each delicious bite of an award-winning meal. Plan your trip today, and we can almost guarantee that you’ll leave the SYV feeling reinvigorated in a way that only a grand getaway can bring. You’ll have to find out for yourself.
