Santa Ynez Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Boating & Tours

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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Nojoqui Falls Park

April 2, 2018Hiking, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Servicesdlaudon

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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Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours

January 13, 2019Craft Beer, Food / Restaurants, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Photography / Videography, Tours / Transportation, Wine Toursinfo21

473 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

(805) 364-0564

Eat and drink your way through Solvang with a local foodie on a walking food tasting tour!

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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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Folded Hills – Winery – Farmstead – Ranch

August 9, 2018Farm Stands, Outdoor Recreation & 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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Circle V Ranch Camp

March 7, 2022Camping / RV, Outdoor Recreation & Activitiesdlaudon

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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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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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Solvang

March 1, 2022Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor 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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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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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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Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard

February 28, 2022Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event ServicesChristi

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 325-8092

Discover your inner artist while you sip on a glass of wine and paint the scenic Santa Ynez Valley vineyards! We offer private events as well.

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The Ultimate Escape Rooms

March 23, 2022Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor 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 Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

April 12, 2022Education, Outdoor Recreation & ActivitiesRachelle

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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Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

August 31, 2018Outdoor 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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