Things to Do in Santa Ynez Valley, CA - Santa Ynez Valley Attractions
Things to Do in Santa Ynez Valley
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Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang Festival Theater, Wine Tastings, Wineries & Vineyards.
Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang Festival Theater, Wine Tastings, Wineries & Vineyards.
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Missions
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Wineries & Vineyards
Tuscan-like vineyard amidst rolling hills with panoramic views, leisurely wine tastings and a commitment to biodynamic farming. Features a wine club with curated pairings.
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Wineries & Vineyards
Wineries & Vineyards
Wineries & Vineyards
Vineyard set in Central Coast's scenic Santa Ynez Valley, featuring outdoor wine tasting, a canopied lounge, and a relaxing horseback ride across spacious grounds.
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- JoeA336Norwalk, CA380 contributionsThere is plenty of parking. Admission is about eight bucks. The self-guided tour is informative about the history of the missionsWritten July 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daniel M1 contributionSaw The Play that Goes Wrong on Jul 21 2024.
Continuous, nonstop, beat by beat hilarity. The gags were nonstop, the technical design was brilliant, and there were a few moments I could genuinely sense fear and panic in the actors.
That said Erik is so tall it is difficult to be afraid of him falling from such a low height. I'm left curious to see how high up he can go before he gets scared for real.Written July 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - pneon99Thousand Oaks, CA318 contributionsWe were on our way up to Solvang and we were looking for something to see or do on the way up. About 15 minutes outside of Solvang is this quaint little hike to a very tiny waterfall. The hike up is like a 10 minute non strenuous walk but it is very beautiful. It wasn't busy when we went up so the walk was nice a quiet lots of wildlife to see on your way up, birds, squirrels etc.. This would be a great beginners hike or a hike with kids, dogs, older people etc. as it is fairly flat the entire way. The "falls" itself are pretty underwhelming as there isn't a lot of water flowing, This isn't Multnomah Falls in Oregon, look it up... Overall a nice quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of Solvang, if there is such a thing..
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Parking is free and located near by
Bathrooms on site and as dirty as you would expect a park bathroom to be.. the ones down the hill are much cleaner.. FYIWritten April 22, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Coleen M8 contributionsAmazing wines!! First class wine and a stunning view of the hills and vineyards. Beautiful setting. This was the best winery we visited in Los Olivos. The road is a little curvy and goes on for a while but don't worry once you get there you'll find a beautiful building and outside patios under the oak trees. We went in winter, which was perfect since it was quiet and serene.Written January 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lance K108 contributionsWe had an amazing time visiting the Rideau Vineyard. We had the pleasure of meeting the former owner. Iris Rideau the first black woment to own a vineyard. She wrote a book to documennt her peronal journey. We visited the Rideau Vineyard with my wife and family. We enjoyed Pinot Noir, brassman Rhone White Blend. Syrah's & Rose. Red blends were good as well. We enjoyed wine tasting on the grounds. Iris stop by and greeted guests. We enjoyed live music and sipped wine and feeling fine. A must visit.Written November 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jimnickMontecito, CA200 contributionsThis is one of the only wineries I've been to that requires reservations. Given I've owned a winery that's saying a lot. Nonetheless once you get past that system and the technology is not that great, you're in for a treat that is the way the valley used to be before the movie sideways. The qualities of Rusack wine has always been excellent whether it's under the current winemaker or under John and Helen in the past. What made this tasting so impressive was they absolutely gear the tastings towards people and what they want. As an example if you're a wine club member they will have your wines ready for you based on your membership, or they may have a preference that you keep in their system and have that ready. They're just so many little touches that are unique. As an example when you come in you're greeted similar to a restaurant by someone at the front. They're checking not only your reservation and if you don't have one you're going to get turned away, but also pouring you a glass of Sauvignon Blanc just as you walk towards your table or seats. Once you're seated you will receive your pre-ordered cheeses or charcuterie plates and choose from three or four of the tastings. If you're a wine member they're even more benefits. The views are astonishing beautiful chairs overlooking the grapes sitting under three oak trees on a deck that's been built around those trees. The people who do the tastings are knowledgeable and can educate you and this is always a joy. I can't stress enough how unique this opportunity is. It is also limited because you're required to have reservations. But it's so worth making the trip and the plan.Written April 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan S8 contributionsThis us our go to winery in the Santa Ynez Valley. Beautiful grounds, knowledgeable staff and delicious wines. We are primarily red drinkers and love Eros and the Cab Franc. We bring our own charcuterie and sit in the courtyard to taste. A little slice of heaven!Written August 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ItchyFeetCamarillo, CA12,026 contributionsWe visited in April ‘21 and around Christmas and it’s a nice place to see and enjoy night or day any time of the year. Centrally located near the places in town with good food and danish treats.Written April 24, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael TLos Angeles, CA899 contributionsThe grounds at Fess Parker are enormous and fantastic if you have kids! You could literally bring lawn games and throw around a football on the giant fields! The wine is high quality and completely worthy of an afternoon here. While I tend to enjoy the wine at nearby Zaca Mesa and Andrew Murray a teeny sliver more... the grounds here just make for such a wonderful day that it's worth putting on your list. Fantastic if you have kids (your kids even found a frog on the grounds once!), parties, and date nights alike, I'd definitely give Fess Parker a try.Written January 2, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Karen534AndersenVancouver, Canada29 contributionsVery interesting and well presented. Strongly recommend visiting this museum while in Solvang. Nicely curated artifacts and cool to walk through the home where one of the first settler families lived. Lots of Danish items that one would find in a Danish home, like the one that I grew up in! Docent/volunteer knew what to point out, although she didn't know the answers to a few of questions.Written October 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cristina CLaguna Beach, CA50 contributionsWe discovered the Santa Ynez Valley a couple of years ago and have now been there 7 times! The scenery is lovely; great hiking such as Lovers Loop, the winetasting is plentiful and excellent, ForFriends Inn has become a second home for us; Ellie's Tap & Vine is our favorite restaurant along with The Gathering Table, Brothers Red Barn and so many others!Written April 17, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 2eskimosLivermore, CA182 contributionsWe were taking another trip to Solvang and decided to visit the Motorcycle Museum this time around. The museum is pretty small- it's just one large room with a lot of beautiful mostly vintage motorcycles organized around the area. All the motorcycles were so clean and complete, so beautifully preserved. One of their crowned holdings is the handcrafted Britten V1000- only 10 were ever produced! There was also Mike "The Bike" Hailwood's Honda RC181 (that beat Ago) on display- a HUGE part of roadr acing history. All about the museum, there are vintage bikes from the US, Japan, UK, Germany, and Italy. If you are a motorcycle history buff, this place is absolutely drool-worthy!Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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