Santa Ynez Valley |

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, the Santa Ynez Valley is just 35 miles from the beaches of Santa Barbara, 125 miles up
the coast from Los Angeles and 300 miles south of San Francisco. The region is easily accessible via vehicles on U.S. Highway 101 and State Highways 154 & 246. For car free travel, Amtrak trains feature connecting bus service to Solvang (www.amtrak.com); and private aircraft land at Santa Ynez Airport (IZA).

Santa Ynez has an unequaled combination of beautiful horse farms, top rated vineyards, fantastic scenery, fellow Arabian horse breeders, world renowned trainers, top rated veterinarians, wonderful restaurants, great little inns and warm hospitality. It should be
the number one location in America for Arabian horse enthusiasts to visit.

Tour and taste acclaimed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and other varietals at over 70 world-class wineries and tasting rooms.
Golf, hike, bike, fish, see wildlife, tour a horse ranch, take a horseback ride or soar over it all in a glider. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a vineyard or waterside at Lake Cachuma. Savor delicious meals within every budget from gourmet wine country cuisine to Danish, international and classic American favorites.

Learn about Santa Ynez Valley history at museums and 1804 Mission Santa Ines. Satisfy every shopping desire in art galleries,
clothing boutiques, gift and antique stores. Experience 24/7 gaming, world-class concerts and entertainment at the Chumash
Casino. Rejuvenate at a day spa. Relax in a cozy inn, lodge, luxury resort or full-service hotel. Do some country-western two
stepping. Take in a concert or see PCPA Theatrefest's summer performances under the stars. The Valley supports a vibrant cultural calendar. Anytime is the perfect time to discover and visit the Santa Ynez Valley.

Some of the more popular things to do and see in the Santa Ynez Valley are:

•Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country

•Santa Ynez Valley Dining

•Mission Santa Ines

•Solvang - America's Little Denmark

•Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

•Los Olivos

•Santa Barbara - The American Riviera

•Santa Barbara County Vintners

•Varian Arabians Spring Fling

For a complete list of Things to See & Do in the Santa Ynez Valley, please visit the:

Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association 

or browse through the

Online Visitors Guide to Solvang & the Santa Ynez Valley