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The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, Spa / Wellness, Wine, , ,
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
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Address:
2350 Railway Avenue
Los Olivos, California 93441
Phone:
(805) 695-4783
Hours:
daily
Website:
aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/
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The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

Mattei’s Tavern dates back to 1886, when a Swiss immigrant named Felix Mattei built the tavern as the primary stagecoach stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Since its earliest days, Mattei’s has been a community hub; the 19th-century water tower still serves as a landmark for locals and visitors alike.The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark opens a new chapter in Winter 2023 as the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Historical Architecture and Modern Comfort Harmoniously Woven Into One
Rich with rustic sophistication and legitimate history, Mattei’s Tavern effectively melds old with new. The Tavern Building dates back to 1886 and the original cottages have been painstakingly restored to preserve their distinctive details, while new buildings sit alongside them – seamlessly blending with the authentic structures.

  • Tavern:
    Breakfast: Monday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Lunch: Monday – Sunday from ll:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Dinner: Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Friday & Saturday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Bar and Lounge: 
    Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Friday & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    (Food available until 9:30 p.m.)

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
2350 Railway Avenue
Los Olivos, California 93441

(805) 695-4783

Two Bedroom Homestead Suite
Two bedroom suite
Entry porch with two rocking chairs
Garden patio with pair of lounge chairs and fire pit
King bedroom (546 sq. ft.)

Two Bedroom Canary Cottage
Covered front porch with large rocker and two chairs
Enclosed garden patio with loveseat and lounge chairs
Outdoor fire pit and bistro table for four
Great room with a loveseat, two chairs and a fireplace

Two Bedroom Courtyard Suite
Garden patio with loveseat and lounge chairs
Outdoor fire pit
Great room with sofa
Dining table with built-in window side bench seating

Cedar Cottage
Front porch with bench
Garden patio with lounge chairs
Outdoor bistro table for two
Outdoor fire pit

Cypress Cottage
Enclosed, covered front porch with rocking chairs and daybed swing
Garden patio with lounge chairs
Outdoor bistro table for two
Outdoor fire pit

Two Bedroom Oak Cottage
Front porch with two rockers
Garden patio with daybed and sitting chairs
Entry foyer
Great room with sofa

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern Location

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

Farm Stands, Shopping, , , ,
Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
Address:
1900 Tularosa Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone:
(805) 395-6568
Hours:
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm or By Appointment
Closed Tuesdays For Farm Maintenance
Website:
www.goldenstateapothecary.com/
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Sta. Rita Hills Lavendar Farm

Lavender & Cut Flowers

A boutique lavendar family farm located in the beautiful Santa Rita Hills of California.

Consultations Available

Open Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm or By Appointment

Closed Tuesdays For Farm Maintenance

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
1900 Tularosa Road
Lompoc, CA 93436

Tel: 805-395-6568

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Location

Olive and Lavender Farms

Farm Stands, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Shopping, , , ,
Olive and Lavender Farms
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Address:
2450 Alamo Pintado Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone:
(805) 588-5693
Hours:
Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Website:
www.oliveandlavenderfarms.com
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Olive and Lavender Farms

Olive and Lavender farms is a beautiful & charming property boasting over 100 imported olive trees along the famous Stagecoach stop at Lansing’s Crossing. The site was a once a blacksmith shop for the stagecoaches and has a rich history, including a physical piece of a history – a 100 year old stone wall.

Taste Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars

When you visit the farm you can expect to tour the property, taste and experience our estate grown and locally sourced olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and shop from our consciously curated gift store. Items you can find include honeys + salts, locally inspired gifts, kitchenware, books and more!

Olive Oil + Vinegar Tasting, Property Tour, Gift Shop, Discovery Path

Olive and Lavender Farms Location

Terre et Sang

Wine, Wineries, , , , , ,
Terre et Sang Tasting Room
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Address:
2982 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, 93441
PO Box 626
Los Olivos, California 93441

Phone:
805-325-6063
Hours:
Tasting Room Hours:
Thursday - Monday 11am -7pm
Website:
terreetsang.com/
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Terre et Sang

Terre et Sang

Syrahs & Grenaches

Founded in 2018 hand-crafting wines that are compelling and delicious expressions of site and origin from the great vineyards of Santa Barbara County Wine Country.

Terre et Sang is a family. We are a mother and son leading a small crew of hard working people with the simple desire to make that which we love, together. Each vintage we make a small amount of single-vineyard Syrahs & Grenaches as well as some unique blends from our collection of storied sites. The winemaking is attentive and detail-oriented but never manipulative. We want the fruit to speak for itself.

Terre et Sang Tasting Room
2982 Grand Avenue
Los Olivos, CA

(805) 325-6063

Terre et Sang Tasting Room Location

Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch

Tasting Room, Vacation Rentals, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Wine, Wine Tours, Wineries, , , , , , , , , ,
Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch
Address:
9229 Alisos Canyon Road
Los Alamos, CA 93440
Phone:
805-570-0443
Hours:
Tastings are by appointment only:
Monday- Sunday: 11 am - 3:30 pm
(7 days a week)
Website:
dovecotewine.com/
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Dovecote Ranch and Estate Winery

Dovecote Ranch and Estate Winery is dedicated to growing and crafting wines that allow the beauty and character of our land to speak through them. Our 30-year old own-rooted vines and sandy-limestone soils produce small quantities of intensely concentrated cool-climate Rhône fruit. Local daily marine influence slows and extends ripening for uncommon complexity and grace.

Dovecote Wines

Dovecote Wines are completely farmed and made by hand with a deep respect and love for their origin. They are meant as an ode to our family’s gratitude in calling this special place home. In their creation, it is our hope that our lives contribute to their meaning, and their meaning contribute to the lives of those we share them with.

Please join us and we’d be honored to share our wines with you.

We believe wine is a four-dimensional picture of place and time. Establishing a personal connection with its physical source creates a uniquely expanded sensory experience. At Dovecote we craft wine as a means of enhancing our relationship with the land from which it originates, and we take pride in sharing this special awareness with others.

Taste at Mission Pond
Come experience Dovecote’s wines in their birthplace and immerse yourself in their origins and history. Visit Dovecote’s Mission Pond as our private guest. Pause, swirl, breathe deeply, and enjoy the gentle coastal air as you sip estate wines that share a common soul. Tastings are by appointment only: (805) 570-0443 or kristen@dovecote.com

Wedding & Private Event Venue
250 acres, three full days. Includes the Event Venue, Hacienda (sleeps 12-14, a perfect location to host the wedding party), & Casita (sleeps 2-4, a romantic & private oasis for the bride and groom).

Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch Location

Campo del Sol Cantina

Beer, Cocktails, Food / Restaurants, Wine, , , ,
Anthony Carron
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Address:
1557 Mission Dr,
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
805-702-3466
Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-10pm
Website:
www.campodelsol.restaurant/
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Contemporary and Traditional

Mexican Food

New Mexican restaurant,  which offers both contemporary and traditional Mexican food with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh, and artisanal ingredients.

Chips and salsa, and margaritas, and sizzling fajitas, and also have some deeper cuts from more traditional Mexican dishes that you wouldn’t necessarily find at your run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex place.

Aguachile de callitos—a ceviche dish with fresh, thinly sliced New Jersey scallops, along with cuts of avocado, cucumber, cilantro, serrano, and pickled red onion—is another favorite among the restaurant’s diverse selection of entrees and appetizers, which includes enchiladas, quesadillas, flautas, and much more.

Campo del Sol Cantina

1557 Mission Dr,
Solvang, CA 93463

805-702-3466

info@campodelsol.restaurant

Anthony Carron Location

Nojoqui Falls Park

Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, , ,
Nojoqui Falls Park
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Address:
Nojoqui Falls Park
3250 Alisal Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone:
(805) 568-2460
Hours:
8:00 AM to Sunset
Website:
www.countyofsb.org/parks/day-use/nojoqui-falls.sbc
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Nojoqui Falls Parks is located just off Highway 101 north of the Gaviota Tunnel between Santa Barbara and Buellton. In addition to picnic tables and playing fields, the park offers a short hike to an eighty-foot waterfall. This two-thirds of a mile round trip trail ascends 175 feet up a shaded canyon to the enchanting Nojoqui Falls.

Ball Fields, BBQ Grills, Benches or Picnic Tables, Group Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Playground, Restrooms.

Nojoqui Falls Park Location

Grass Mountain Trail

Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, ,
Grass Mountain
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Address:
5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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Grass Mountain Trail is a 5.2 mile out and back trail located near the towns of Los Olivos and Santa Ynez. Depending on the season, the trail may feature beautiful wildflowers which adds to its popularity. The trail is primarily used for hiking and rated as difficult; dogs on leash are also able to use this trail.

Starting off easy, this trail steadily increases in difficulty until the final mile directly up the side of the mountain to the peak. It is not the highest mountain in the area but has commanding views over most the surrounding area.

The Grass Mountain hiking trail is part of The Midland School trails, a private trail system opened to the public through the generosity of the school. Hikers must fill out a permit and parking pass at the trail head, where permit boxes are located.

Finding the Trailhead: Shortly after passing what was formerly Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, as you ascend Figueroa Mountain Road, you will cross over a cattle guard. Parking should be availab

Grass Mountain Location

Circle V Ranch Camp

Camping / RV, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, ,
Circle V Ranch Camp
Address:
2550-4747 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone:
(323) 224-6213
Website:
www.circlevranchcamp.org/
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Circle V Ranch Camp is nestled in the Los Padres National Forest surrounded by mature oak trees and miles of hiking trails located 18 miles from beautiful Santa Barbara. Circle V Ranch Camp embraces youth-centered programming and is committed to the growth and development of children through positive,
meaningful and rewarding activities.

Circle V Ranch Camp is ideal for nonprofit groups, retreats and meetings. It is equipped with 14 air-conditioned/heated cabins for up to 150 guests from September-May (June-August is reserved for traditional camp), a heated swimming pool, miniature golf and a full-service kitchen/dining lodge with available catering.

Circle V Ranch Camp Location

Lake Cachuma Recreation Area

Camping / RV, Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, , , , , , ,
Cachuma Lake
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Address:
1 Lakeview Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone:
(805) 568-2460
Hours:
Open every day
Day-Use hours are from 6:00AM to Sunset
Office hours are from 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Gate is staffed from 7:00AM to 5:00PM and staffed later on Fridays during the summer.
Website:
countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbc
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Set amidst acres of wilderness flanked by the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, lies glimmering Cachuma Lake. Here you will find practically everything you need for a relaxing getaway in the great outdoors. Mild temperatures, typically sunny skies, and celebrated fishing conditions make camping here during winter months exceptionally rewarding.

The County entered into a long-term lease with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation in 1953 to manage the 9,000 acre Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. Cachuma Lake was formed by the construction of Bradbury Dam in that same year.

Located off scenic Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Cachuma Lake is midway between the beaches and bustle of Santa Barbara and the Danish Community of Solvang. At any age… in any season… you’ll find that the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers a fun and relaxing getaway.

From the South: Take Highway 101 north to Santa Barbara. Take the “Cachuma Lake/Highway 154” exit and follow the signs. Drive app

You'll find a fully stocked general store, gas station, coin-operated laundromat, and hot showers. Great care has been taken to make our facilities accessible to everyone. Children's playgrounds, lake cruises, the nature center, fishing piers, and hiking trails await you and your family. The Marina is open year-round and sells bait and tackle, fuel and fishing licenses with a full rental fleet to get you out on the water.
Dogs are Welcome! The money collected from the dog fee program has paid for and will continue to upkeep a dog park for you to take advantage of when you come to stay with us! Please be sure to read the signs before you enter and remember all other rules still apply. Dogs are required to be on a leash of 6 ft. or less anywhere else in the Park. We ask all dog handlers to bring a current copy of proof of rabies vaccination. Don't forget dogs are allowed in boats, as long as they have no contact with the water at any time. There is a fee per day per dog.

Cachuma Lake Location