Santa Ynez Adventure Opportunities and Recreational Activities

Looking for adventure in the Santa Ynez Valley?

The great outdoors lives up to its name 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 the Santa Ynez and San Rafael mountain ranges make a stunning back-drop for family fun all around the area.

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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Brewer-Clifton

March 20, 2018Entertainment / Nightlife, Food / Restaurants, Recreation / Activities, Travel / Visitor Services, Wine Tastingkatherine.dudley

2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441

(805) 866-6080

Come taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay proudly grown in the Sta. Rita Hills of California in the beauty of Los Olivos.

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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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KAP Land & Cattle

September 11, 2017Outdoors, Recreation / ActivitiesMarisa Yott

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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The Ultimate Escape Rooms

January 14, 2019Entertainment / Nightlife, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Servicesinfo22

485 Alisal #120, Solvang, CA 93463

805-474-4208

The Ultimate Escape Rooms are a fun, physical, adventurous way to challenge your mind. Each room has a different theme.

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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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Consilience, Marianello & Tre Anelli

May 14, 2014Recreation / Activities, Wine TastingJenni

2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

805-691-1020

Take your palate on a trip to France, Italy and Spain right here in the heart of Los Olivos.

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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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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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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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Folded Hills – Winery – Farmstead – Ranch

August 9, 2018Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Wine Tastingtymari

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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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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Wheel Fun Rentals

August 14, 2017Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, What To DoMarisa Yott

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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Space VR

January 23, 2019Entertainment / Nightlife, 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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Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard

March 19, 2014Recreation / Activities, Wine TastingKaren

1500 Alamo Pintado Road,, Solvang CA 93463

(805) 688-3032

Taste our estate wines in a friendly atmosphere. Relax on our patio and sip our wide range of delicious wines, from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Franc!

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