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To help with your holiday cheer, we’ve created a guide to make the most of your Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day experience in the Santa Ynez Valley. Here you will find a list of what restaurants, wineries and activities will be open, and which restaurants offer special holiday menus. For the best experience, we highly recommend calling the restaurants and tasting rooms ahead of time to ensure they still have seating availability.
Christmas Eve
ATTRACTIONS
Santa Ynez
Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 944-0493
Start Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm-by reservation only-no walk ins please.
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang | (805) 686-1211
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
485 Alisal Rd., STE 120, Solvang | (805) 857-0777
11a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Nearby
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
302 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara | (805) 962-2826
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 693-2132
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Santa Ynez
Queen Cup Coffee
1095 Meadowvale Road, Santa Ynez
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ish
RESTAURANTS
Ballard
Bob’s Well Bread
2449 Baseline Ave., Ballard | (805) 691-9549
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Los Alamos
Bob’s Well Bread
550 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-3000
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Norman at the SkyView Los Alamos Restaurant
9150 US-101, Los Alamos
Reserve online through OpenTable or call (805) 344-0080
3-course Prix Fixe Menu, $75 Dinner service begins at 4 p.m.
7a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pico Los Alamos
458 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1122
3 – 9 p.m. regular service
Los Olivos
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | 805-390-0442
11:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
Santa Ynez
The Baker’s Table
3563 Numancia St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-4856
7:30 a.m.– Noon
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, | (805) 688-6899
4 p.m. to closing
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
11 am – 9:00 pm
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
(sold out)
Mad & Vin
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-3121
Bar: noon – 11 p.m. (first come, first served); Dinner 5 – 9 p.m. (sold out)
Osteria Grappolo
1546 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-8281
4:30 – 9 p.m.
Sear Steakhouse
478 4th Place, Solvang | (805) 245-9564 (w)
5 – 10 p.m.
Solvang Brewing Company
1547 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-2337
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Solvang Restaurant
1672 Copenhagen Dr #2759, Solvang | (805) 688-4645
8am-3pm
The Red Viking
1684 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6610
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RETAIL
Solvang
Broken Clock Vinegar Works
1210 Mission Dr Ste 103, Solvang | (805) 679-1723
12 – 4 p.m.
Renaissance Antiques
496 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1976
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WINE/BEER
Buellton
Alma Rosa Winery
1623 Mission Dr, Solvang | (707) 227-8503
11 a.m. to 7:30 pm
Los Olivos
Coquelicot Tasting Room
2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1500
11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Petros Winery
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos | (805) 680-5417
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saarloos & Sons
2971 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1200
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa Ynez
CrossHatch Winery
1090 Edison St #104, Santa Ynez | (805) 691-9192
12-6pm
Gainey Vineyard
3950 CA-HWY 246, Santa Ynez | (805) 259-8559
Last tasting at 12:15 p.m. …close at 1:30 p.m.
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 686-4785
Bar 11-1:30am
Regular menu 11-9pm
Late night menu 9pm -12am
Solvang
Cali Love Wine
1651 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-1678
2 p.m. – 10p.m.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room
1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 2 p.m.
The Good Life
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-7111
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Toccata Wines
1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 2 p.m.
Nearby
Ampelos Cellars
312 N 9th St, Lompoc | (805) 736-9957
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Christmas Day
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ATTRACTION
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, | (805) 686-1211
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.https://www.visitsyv.com/wp-admin/profile.php
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463 | (805) 693-2132
7 a.m. – noon
RESTAURANT
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
11 am – 9 pm
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
sold out
Mad & Vin
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-3121
Brunch: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Dinner 5 – 9 p.m. (sold out)
Bar: noon – 11 p.m. (first come, first served)
WINE/BEER
Solvang
Cali Love Wine
1651 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-1678
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Santa Ynez
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 686-4785
Bar 11am -12am
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New Year’s Eve
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ATTRACTION
Santa Ynez
Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 | (805) 944-0493
Start Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm-by reservation only-no walk ins please.
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang | (805) 686-1211
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
485 Alisal Rd., STE 120, Solvang | (805) 857-0777
11a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
Cafe Dolce
475 1st St , Solvang | (805) 693-1222
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 693-2132
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RESTAURANT
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
11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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
3 – 9 p.m.
Norman at the Skywiew Los Alamos Restaurant
9150 US-101, Los Alamos
Reserve online through OpenTable or call (805) 344-0080
3-course Prix Fixe Menu, $85 Dinner service begins at 4 p.m.
4 – 9 p.m.
The Maker’s Son
346 Bell St, Los Alamos | (310) 595-5617
4:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Los Olivos
Bar Le Côte
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos | (661) 805-3993
4 – 8 p.m.
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805)390-0442
11:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
Santa Ynez
The Baker’s Table
3563 Numancia St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-4856
7:30 a.m.– Noon
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-6899
4 p.m. to closing
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Birkholm’s Bakery
460 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-8188
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Brekkies
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 691-9749
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cecco Ristorante
475 1st Street Solvang | (805) 688-8880
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Danish Mill Bakery
1682 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-5805
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Don Nachos Cafe
446 Alisal Rd suite # 5, Solvang | (805) 693-2349
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dominos Pizza
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-1177
10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
seating available at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Fitzpatricks Tavern
490 1st St Suite A, Solvang CA 93463 | (805) 688-5500
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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
Bar: noon – 11 p.m. (first come, first served); Dinner 5 – 9 p.m. (sold out)
New Frontier Natural Foods & Deli
1984 Old Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 693-1746
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Olsen’s Danish Villlage Bakery
1529 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6314
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Osteria Grappolo
1546 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-8281
4:30 – 9 p.m.
Panino
475 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-0608
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ramen Kotori
1618 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9672
2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
River Grill
150 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-7784
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sear Steakhouse
478 4th Place, Solvang | (805) 245-9564
5 – 10 p.m.
Solvang Brewing Company
1547 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-2337
11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Solvang Flavors
436 Alisal Rd | (805) 688-3080
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Solvang Restaurant
1672 Copenhagen Dr #2759, Solvang | (805) 688-4645
8am-3pm
Succulent Cafe
1557 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9444
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Taco Roco
606 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang | (805) 686-1901
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Red Viking
1684 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6610
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Solvang Bakery
438 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-4939
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Viking Garden
446 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-1250
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
RETAIL
Solvang
Broken Clock Vinegar Works
1210 Mission Dr Ste 103, Solvang | (805) 679-1723
12 – 4 p.m.
Cailloux Cheese Shop
1623 Mission Dr Suites K&L, Solvang | (805) 350-8328
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Old Danish Fudge Kitchen
441 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-9932
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Renaissance Antiques
496 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1976
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WINE/BEER
Buellton
Alma Rosa Winery
1623 Mission Dr, Solvang | (707) 227-8503
11 a.m. to 7:30 pm
Los Olivos
Coquelicot Tasting Room
2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1500
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Petros Winery
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos | (805) 680-5417
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saarloos & Sons
2971 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1200
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa Ynez
Gainey Vineyard
3950 CA-HWY 246 | (805) 259-8559
Last tasting at 1:30 p.m.…close at 2:30 p.m.
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 686-4785
Bar 11am -1:30am
Regular menu 11-9pm
Late night menu 9pm -12am
Solvang
Dana V. Wines
1588 Mission Dr suite b, Solvang | (805) 350-1124
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room
1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 4:30 p.m..
The Good Life
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-7111
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (ticketed event – 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
Toccata Wines
1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 4:30 p.m.
Nearby
Ampelos Cellars
312 N 9th St, Lompoc | (805) 736-9957
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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New Year’s Day
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ATTRACTION
Solvang
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, | (805) 686-1211
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Moke Experience
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (866) 523–MOKE
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
485 Alisal Rd., STE 120, Solvang | (805) 857-0777
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
COFFEE HOUSE
Solvang
Cafe Dolce
475 1st St , Solvang | (805) 693-1222
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Good Seed
1607 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463 | (805) 693-2132
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pico Los Alamos
458 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1122
3 – 9 p.m.
The Maker’s Son
346 Bell St, Los Alamos | (310) 595-5617
4:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Los Olivos
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 390-0442
11:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
Santa Ynez
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez | (805) 688-6899
4 p.m. to closing
Solvang
Big Bopper
1510 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6018
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Brekkies
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 691-9749
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Copenhagen Sausage Garden
1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 697-7354
11 am – 9 pm
Dominos Pizza
1655 Mission Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-1177
10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
First & Oak
409 1st St, Solvang | (805) 688-1703
booked already
Fitzpatricks Tavern
490 1st St Suite A, Solvang CA 93463 | (805) 688-5500
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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
Bar: noon – 11 p.m. Dinner 5 – 9 p.m.
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
11:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Ramen Kotori
1618 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9672
1:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Solvang Brewing Company
1547 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-2337
11 a.m. – midnight.
Solvang Flavors
436 Alisal Rd | (805) 688-3080
11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Subway
1641 Mission Dr Suite 102, Solvang | (805) 688-7650
8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Succulent Cafe
1557 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 691-9444
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Red Viking
1684 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-6610
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Viking Garden
446 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-1250
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
WINE/BEER
Los Olivos
Coquelicot Tasting Room
2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | (805) 688-1500
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Petros Winery
3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos | (805) 680-5417
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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. Wines
1588 Mission Dr suite b, Solvang | (805) 350-1124
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room
1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 4:30 p.m..
The Good Life
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang | (805) 688-7111
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Toccata Wines
1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang | (805) 686-9336
10 a.m., last tasting by 4:30 p.m..
RETAIL
Solvang
Broken Clock Vinegar Works
1210 Mission Dr Ste 103, Solvang | (805) 679-1723
12 – 4 p.m.
Cailloux Cheese Shop
1623 Mission Dr Suites K&L, Solvang | (805) 350-8328
Noon – 6 p.m.
Old Danish Fudge Kitchen
441 Alisal Rd, Solvang | (805) 688-9932
Noon – 6 p.m.