CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY - AMAZING Things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang

Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a scenic four-hour jaunt from San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley is already home to more than 100 world-class wineries and a creative and eclectic culinary scene that is steeped in the farm-to-table movement.

There are also some really incredible unique wine tasting opportunities like horseback riding and combined with yoga class.

I hope you enjoy my guide to Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang, Los Olivos and Los Alamos! I just love a trip to California wine country and the Santa Ynez Valley is so close to Santa Barbara!

Here are the wonderful places I visited during my stay:

Hotel Where I stayed in Solvang: The Landsby

Activity: Ride & Wine tour with Vino Vaqueros at Estelle Vineyards

Lunch & Tasting: Valle Fresh, Casa Dumetz Wines, and Babi’s Beer Emporium

Tasting: Dierberg & Starlane Vineyards

Tasting: Melville Vineyards & Winery Melville

Lunch: The Lucky Hen Larder

Activity: Vineyard Yoga SYV and wine tasting at Gainey Vineyard

Tasting: Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard

Dinner: Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Dinner: First & Oak
First & Oak is located inside the charming Mirabelle Inn in the heart of Solvang

Activity: Earth & Sky Treatment at The Spa at Chumash Casino Resort and Poolside Fun!

Also watch my guide to Paso Robles:    • 15 AMAZING Things to do in Paso Robles // ...  

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