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“An Amazing Weekend”

Santa Ynez Inn

5 of 5 stars
mhirschfield77
Houston, TX
Dec 8, 2009

I would consider myself a hotel snob. I enjoy a good Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton, but the Santa Ynez Inn puts them to shame. My wife and I traveled to the Santa Ynez Inn after flying into LAX. If...more

“Ultimate luxury in the midst of California wine country”

Santa Ynez Inn

5 of 5 stars
takingtheride
California
Dec 3, 2009

Expectations run high when you are celebrating an anniversary. Especially, a landmark one, like your 10th. That's the state of mind we found ourselves in on our recent stay at the Santa Ynez Inn. From...more

“Come for the wine, stay for the atmosphere”

Zaca Mesa Winery

5 of 5 stars
TuckerCA
LA
Dec 2, 2009

An ex-boyfriend introduced me to Zaca Mesa about 8 years ago. Well, he's long gone, but I got to "keep" the winery! It's a wonderful place, laid back and not pretentious at all. The kind of place...more

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