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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Cachuma Lake

August 23, 2018Camping / RV, Outdoors, Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Servicesdlaudon

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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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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Forage Floral Design

July 16, 2019Recreation / Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event ServicesJILL REDMAN

125 N Refugio Road. Solvang

8052916757

We are a full service floral design company for weddings and events. We also host private workshops for parties or corporate events.

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Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard

January 27, 2015Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoors, 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

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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Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours

January 13, 2019Craft Beer, Food / Restaurants, Photography / Videography, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, Wine Tastinginfo21

(805) 364-0564

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

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Artisan Excursion Wine Tours

October 10, 2019Entertainment / Nightlife, Recreation / Activities, Tours / Transportation, Travel / Visitor Services, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Wine Tastingtom velez

430 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463

(805) 734-7565

With Artisan Excursion Wine Tours, Solvang Santa Ynez Buellton, you get to experience the best of what California’s exquisite wineries have to offer.

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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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Art Spot by Gypsy Studios

September 25, 2019Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Recreation / Activities

320 Alisal Rd, # 306B, Solvang, CA 93463, (far back corner of the building, entrance off the back parking lot)

(805) 245-2381

An Open Studio where you will find an open canvas of opportunities for all levels of art-making. All you need to bring is your unique self!

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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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