Great Ways to Experience the Great Outdoors in Santa Ynez Valley

Experience the great outdoors in the Santa Ynez Valley. Rolling hills, wild flowers and well-loved hiking trails beckon you to explore our beautiful region. Explore some of the local businesses and resources below to experience some of the valley’s natural beauty.

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Ted Chamberlin Ranch

December 10, 2018Outdoors, Photography / Videographymarysneedles

4155 Figueroa Mountain Road, PO Box 218, Los Olivos, CA 93441

(805) 688-4461

The Ted Chamberlin Ranch is an 8000 acre cattle ranch and open landscape perfect for movie and TV locations, commercial shoots and still photography.

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PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre

March 27, 2014Arts / Museums, Entertainment / Nightlife, OutdoorsMaria

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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Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables

April 4, 2014Camping / RV, Outdoorsdlaudon

3750 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105,

(805) 683-5686

Bordered by Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso offers acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities.

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Cachuma Lake

August 23, 2018Camping / RV, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event ServicesMarisa Yott

For GPS, Input: 1 Lakeview Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, , From the South: Take Highway 101 north to Santa Barbara. Take the "Cachuma Lake/Highway 154" exit and follow the signs. Drive approximately 18 miles. There is a sign for the park ½ mile before the entrance, and there is a right turn lane to use for your safety., , From the North:Take Highway 101 south to the "Cachuma Lake/Highway 154" exit. Make a left at the stop sign and drive approximately 14 miles. There is a sign ¼ mile before the park entrance, and there is a left turn lane to use for your safety.

(805) 568-2460

Cachuma Lake is a reservoir in the Santa Ynez Valley on the Santa Ynez River adjoining the north side of California State Route 154.

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Global Gardens

February 4, 2019Food / Restaurants, Outdoors, Recreation / ActivitiesMarisa Yott

2450 Alamo Pintado Road, Los Olivos, California

(805) 686-4111

TASTE & LEARN about our award-winning organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Fruit Balsamics & more!

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J. Woeste in Los Olivos

March 24, 2014Outdoors, ShoppingJefferson

2356 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441,

(805) 693-1951

A destination in itself.

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Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

October 23, 2014Education, OutdoorsRachelle

151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton, CA 93427

The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden is dedicated to encouraging children to explore, adults to learn, and individuals of all ages to enjoy nature.

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Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

April 2, 2014Food / Restaurants, Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Where To Staydlaudon

1054 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463

(844) 288-0125

As California's premier guest ranch, the Alisal transports guests back to a bygone era.

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Nojoqui Falls Park

April 2, 2018Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event ServicesMarisa Yott

Nojoqui Falls Park, 3250 Alisal Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 568-2460

An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet.

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Santa Barbara Sailing Center

November 14, 2017Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportationskip

133 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, California, 93109

(805) 962-2826

Choose from a wide variety of public or private cruises, rent a kayak or paddle board and see local marine life and spectacular coastline views.

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Circle V Ranch Camp

April 4, 2014Camping / RV, Outdoorsdlaudon

2550-4747 Highway 154 , Santa Barbara, CA 93105,

(323) 224-6213

Circle V Ranch Camp is nestled in the Los Padres National Forest surrounded by mature oak trees and miles of hiking trails.

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Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding

January 27, 2015Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, What To Do, Wine TastingJaye

2178 Mora Ave., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 944-0493

Offering guided private and group horseback rides (with or without wine and/or food) through the hills and vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

August 31, 2018Outdoors, Tours / Transportationcorey

1693 Mission Drive, Unit A102, Solvang, CA 93463

805.686.9490

Our first class wine country day tours include local cycling guide, bike rental and our locally sourced farm-to-table vineyard lunch and wine tasting.

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