Santa Ynez Valley Entertainment and Nightlife

After dark, stars are not only in the clear night sky around the area but can also be found in one-of-a-kind venues that brighten evening with top-notch dining, dancing and live entertainment. Explore the talents and entertainment of the valley, featuring 24/7 gaming action, live country-western and rock music, seasonal concert series’, and world-class theatrical productions beneath the stars. Dozens more after dark options await throughout the area.

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PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre

March 27, 2014Arts / Museums, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & ActivitiesMaria

420 2nd Street, Solvang, CA 93463

Box Office: (805) 922-8313

For 54 years, PCPA has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals.

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Chumash Casino Resort

April 4, 2014Entertainment / Nightlife, Food / Restaurants, Spa / Wellnessadmin

3400 Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(800) 248-6274

Chumash Casino Resort’s main attraction is it’s world-class gaming floor, featuring 2,000 slots, table games, bingo, poker and weekly giveaways.

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Space VR

January 23, 2019Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & Activitiesinfo23

320 Alisal Road, #104, Solvang, CA 93463

(805) 325-9769

Space VR is the only Virtual Reality Arcade on the Central Coast, with hundreds of games and experiences. Fun for all ages.

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DorWood Distillery

February 4, 2019Cocktails, Entertainment / Nightlifedlaudon

201 Industrial Way #D, Buellton, California

805-691-9259

When you visit DorWood Distillery you are immersed in the whole distilling, aging and tasting process.

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Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard

January 27, 2015Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event ServicesChristi

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 325-8092

Discover your inner artist while you sip on a glass of wine and paint the scenic Santa Ynez Valley vineyards! We offer private events as well.

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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. at “The Cottage”

April 2, 2014Craft Beer, Entertainment / Nightlifefig mtn brewKady

2363 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441

(805) 694-2252

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. craft beer on tap and "to go." Core, specialty and cask beers available. Enjoy a select menu from Los Olivos Café.

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang

June 14, 2021Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Tours / TransportationEric West

482 Alisal Rd, Solvang, Ca 93464

(805) 603-5620

Turn Solvang into a giant gameboard on a fun smartphone guided scavenger hunt adventure. See the sights while solving clues and completing challenges.

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