Santa Barbara Outdoor Activities & Things To Do Santa Ynez

The Great Outdoors in the Santa Ynez Valley

An abundance of sun-drenched days and mild temps all year make it a breeze to get outside and have fun. The sage green and golden oak-studded foothills of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Ynez and San Rafael mountain ranges make a stunning back-drop for family fun all around the area.

Ballard | Buellton | Los Alamos | Los Olivos | Santa Ynez | Solvang

Hiking, Horseback Riding and Cycling

Enjoy everything from boating and golfing to hiking, horseback riding and cycling. You can also enjoy a guided tour for the chance to experience more of the gorgeous valley we call home. We have everything you need to plan your Santa Ynez adventure today.

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Lake Cachuma Recreation Area

February 14, 2022Camping / RV, Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Servicesdlaudon

1 Lakeview Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105,

(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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Folded Hills – Winery – Farmstead – Ranch

August 17, 2022Farm Stands, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Tasting Room, Wedding / Venue / Event Servicestymari

2323 Old Coast HWY, Gaviota, CA 93117

(805) 694-8086

Folded Hills is tucked into the foothills between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, offering a taste of farm life with organic produce & estate wines.

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Hidden Canyon Ranch and Farm

March 2, 2022Farm Stands, Outdoor Recreation & ActivitiesErin OBryan

5425 Campbell Road, Lompoc, CA 93436

(310) 892-6517

Regenerative farm, farm tours, yoga classes, farm to table dinners, gardening & cooking classes, farm stand.

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Santa Barbara Sailing Center

March 23, 2022Outdoor 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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Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

March 1, 2022Food / Restaurants, Horseback Riding, Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Spa / Wellness, 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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KAP Land & Cattle

November 8, 2022Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Tasting Roomdlaudon

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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Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

March 23, 2022Outdoor Recreation & Activities, 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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Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides

March 23, 2022Horseback Riding, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Tours / TransportationBob Sweeney

River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton, CA 93427

805-693-4600

Enjoy enchanting horseback rides along and across the rustic Santa Ynez River or a Magical Pony Encounter for kids age 2 and up, featuring Unicorns!

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Grass Mountain Trail

April 6, 2022Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activitiesdlaudon

5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Grass Mountain Trail is a 5.2 mile out and back trail located near the towns of Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang

March 1, 2022Outdoor 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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