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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Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables

Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables

Camping / RV, Outdoors
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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Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios

Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios

Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
1669 Fir Ave, #A & 3, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 990-2105

Discover your inner artist while you sip on a glass of wine and paint the scenic Santa Ynez Valley vineyards!

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Wheel Fun Rentals

Wheel Fun Rentals

Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, What To Do
475 First Street, Solvang, California 93463
(805) 688-0091

Wheel Fun Rentals puts Solvang explorers in motion with a plethora bikes and Surreys which hold up to 11 people.

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Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation
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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Global Gardens

Global Gardens

Food / Restaurants, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities
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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Circle V Ranch Camp

Circle V Ranch Camp

Camping / RV, Outdoors
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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PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre

PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre

Arts / Museums, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoors
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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Flag Is Up Farms

Flag Is Up Farms

Outdoors, Tours / Transportation, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
901 East Highway 246, Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-4382

Monty and Pat Roberts, with their team, have used violence-free, training methods to guide horses on their way to happy and successful careers.

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Ted Chamberlin Ranch

Ted Chamberlin Ranch

Outdoors, Photography / Videography
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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Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding

Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding

Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, What To Do, Wine Tasting
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

Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

Outdoors, Tours / Transportation
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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KAP Land & Cattle

KAP Land & Cattle

Outdoors, Recreation / Activities
6300 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 325-3658

KAP Land & Cattle offers traditional 90 minute horseback rides through the historic 714-acre Parker Family Ranch. Fully customizable for all levels.

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Nojoqui Falls Park

Nojoqui Falls Park

Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
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 Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

Education, Outdoors
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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J. Woeste in Los Olivos

J. Woeste in Los Olivos

Outdoors, Shopping
2356 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441,
(805) 693-1951

A destination in itself.

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Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

Food / Restaurants, Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Where To Stay
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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Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Lake

Camping / RV, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
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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