Santa Ynez Adventure Opportunities and Recreational Activities

Looking for adventure in 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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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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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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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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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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Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios

January 27, 2015Arts / Museums, Recreation / ActivitiesChristi

PO Box 2, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(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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Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA

April 10, 2017Education, Recreation / ActivitiesThomas

900 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 686-2037

There is no other nonprofit quite like the YMCA. Be a part of a cause committed to moving people and communities forward.

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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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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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