Past and present go hand in hand throughout the Santa Ynez Valley…and they get along very nicely! The towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang each have their own personalities and colorful histories of ranching and agriculture as well as Native American, Spanish and Mexican influences. This rich heritage is celebrated every day in vibrant museums that celebrate each town’s unique history. Arts are also celebrated among local galleries and artistic communities that aim to capture and preserve the nature and charm of these 6 distinct towns and the creative artists that inhabit the area.
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Mendenhall Museum
The Mendenhall Museum is a private collection of gasoline pumps and petroliana located in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
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Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
History, Heritage, Art: Exhibits tell Solvang’s rich history, celebrate the colorful heritage of Denmark, and feature changing gallery art shows.
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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House celebrate the rich history of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Standing Sun Wines
Standing Sun Wines specialize in small lot, Rhone variety wines, from Santa Barbara County... with Standing Sun LIVE and ART Gallery.
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Gallery Los Olivos
Gallery Los Olivos offers excellence in art that will enhance your life and personal style whether your tastes are traditional or more contemporary.
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Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios
Discover your inner artist while you sip on a glass of wine and paint the scenic Santa Ynez Valley vineyards!
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Wildling Museum
The Wildling is a lovely nature art museum with classroom, library and unique store. Various spaces are available to rent for your meetings/events!
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PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre
For 54 years, PCPA has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals.
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