The Santa Ynez Valley is known for its scenic beauty, horse ranches, vineyards, agriculture and
quaint townships. The Valley includes the unicorporated townships of Santa Ynez, Ballard and
Los Olivos, the cities of Buellton and Solvang. The Santa Ynez River traverses the Valley,
bordered to the south by the Santa Ynez Mountains and
to the north by the San Raphael
Mountain Range. This small coastal valley offers a variety
of lifestyle choices, from rural to small
city. Located 35 miles north of Santa Barbara, the Valley is easily accessible from the north and
south via U.S. 101 as well as by California Scenic Route 154 through the San Marcos Pass from
Santa Barbara. The elevation is between 500-700 feet above sea level with prevailing west-north
westerly breezes keeping the temperature mild and the air smog free. |
| Alisal Guest Ranch - 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. This 10,000-acre ranch/resort has 73 cottages w
ith fireplaces, heated pool and spa, two golf courses, tennis courts, riding stables, boating and
fishing on the private lake, cocktail lounge and dining room.
For information, call 805-688-6411 or 1-800-425-4725. |
| Lake Cachuma Recreational Area - Boating, nature walks, camping and fishing. |
| Wine Tasting Rooms and Vineyards - International award winning wines are produced in the
numerous vineyards and wineries in the Valley. |
| Old Mission Santa Ynez - 19th in the chain of California's 21 missions is located in Solvang. |
| Theaterfest - Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts offers plays during the summer months
in Solvang's outdoor theater. |
| Golf - The area offers a variety of public and private courses. |
| Los Padres Nationa Forest - Hiking, camping and nature walks as well as other recreational
activites are available in this national forest. |
| Biking - Bikers from around the world come to bike in the tranquil Santa Ynez Valley. |
| Santa Ynez Airport - The airport has a 2,800 foot lighted runway with hanger facilities for general
aviation. Nearby Santa Barbara and Santa Maria airports offer commercial flights.
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| Jonee Hanson |
805.688.1620 |
805.455.6175 |
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