Local Greatest Hits
Food scene
Chris the bartender makes the best cocktails! Also, the Pinsas (Roman pizzas) have a unique crust and are delicious.
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Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand AveChris the bartender makes the best cocktails! Also, the Pinsas (Roman pizzas) have a unique crust and are delicious.
Their El Viejo cocktail is the one to try if you like Mezcal. Fresh and delicious salads and the best minestrone soup we've ever had.
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S.Y. Kitchen
1110 Faraday StTheir El Viejo cocktail is the one to try if you like Mezcal. Fresh and delicious salads and the best minestrone soup we've ever had.
Taqueria style food that is popular with the locals. Their aguas frescas are delicious and they have several beers on tap too.
California Tacos
606 Alamo Pintado RdTaqueria style food that is popular with the locals. Their aguas frescas are delicious and they have several beers on tap too.
This is THE place to go for breakfast or brunch. Everything on the menu is delicious so you can't go wrong.
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Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store
2449 Baseline AveThis is THE place to go for breakfast or brunch. Everything on the menu is delicious so you can't go wrong.
Delicious sandwiches and a huge selection to choose from. There is also another Panino in Santa Ynez across from the post office.
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Panino - Los Olivos
2900 Grand AveDelicious sandwiches and a huge selection to choose from. There is also another Panino in Santa Ynez across from the post office.
Our #1 pick for special occasions or just a memorable and delicious meal. They book up well in advance so check ahead.
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Bell's
406 Bell StOur #1 pick for special occasions or just a memorable and delicious meal. They book up well in advance so check ahead.
A little off the beaten path, but this place does not disappoint for a great meal and arguably the best cocktails in the valley.
The Tavern at Zaca Creek
1297 Jonata Park RdA little off the beaten path, but this place does not disappoint for a great meal and arguably the best cocktails in the valley.
In the heart of Solvang, this farm to table style restaurant has an excellent selection of healthy and fresh options. Great lunch spot.
peasants FEAST
487 Atterdag RdIn the heart of Solvang, this farm to table style restaurant has an excellent selection of healthy and fresh options. Great lunch spot.
Plenty on Bell
508 Bell StGreat for a casual lunch and checking out Los Alamos.
Stylish seafood tavern located in Los Olivos. Happy hour from 4-5:30!
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Bar Le Côte
2375 Alamo Pintado AvenueStylish seafood tavern located in Los Olivos. Happy hour from 4-5:30!
Excellent sandwiches and box lunches to take with you wine tasting!
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The Lucky Hen Larder
1095 Meadowvale RdExcellent sandwiches and box lunches to take with you wine tasting!
Our favorite brunch place. They also have a fabulous bar and happy hour from 4-6! Their patio is also great on a sunny day!
The Victor Restaurant and Bar
Our favorite brunch place. They also have a fabulous bar and happy hour from 4-6! Their patio is also great on a sunny day!
Unique cocktails, a great wine list and excellent food makes for another great dinner option in Los Alamos.
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PICO Restaurant
458 Bell StUnique cocktails, a great wine list and excellent food makes for another great dinner option in Los Alamos.
A tucked away spot in Solvang to try some excellent local food and wine (beer too!).
Clean Slate Wine Bar
A tucked away spot in Solvang to try some excellent local food and wine (beer too!).
Located in Los Alamos, they serve up some of the best flatbread (pizza) you'll ever have. A great beer and wine selection too.
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Full of Life Flatbread
225 Bell StLocated in Los Alamos, they serve up some of the best flatbread (pizza) you'll ever have. A great beer and wine selection too.
Local coffee shop that serves up tasty espresso drinks and light fare. Their avocado toast is delicious!
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Pony Espresso
3558 Sagunto StLocal coffee shop that serves up tasty espresso drinks and light fare. Their avocado toast is delicious!
Excellent pastries as well as full breakfast and lunch options in the heart of Santa Ynez. Their breakfast burrito is top notch.
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The Baker's Table
3570 Numancia StExcellent pastries as well as full breakfast and lunch options in the heart of Santa Ynez. Their breakfast burrito is top notch.
Do you love cheese? We do too and Cailloux (pronounced "kai-you") is our top pick. A perfect choice for taking wine tasting.
Cailloux Cheese Shop
1623 Mission DrDo you love cheese? We do too and Cailloux (pronounced "kai-you") is our top pick. A perfect choice for taking wine tasting.
Lefty's Coffee Co.
Excellent coffee and great people. You can’t go wrong here.
Queen Cup Coffee
1095 Meadowvale RoadCool local coffee spot in the heart of Santa Ynez.
Juice Ranch Cafe
Fresh and delicious juice that can’t be beat.
Wine Tasting
Our personal local favorite. Reservations are required, so be sure to call or check their web site in advance.
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Brave & Maiden Estate
649 N Refugio RdOur personal local favorite. Reservations are required, so be sure to call or check their web site in advance.
How could anyone not like a place called The Bubble Shack? This is a super cute place to taste some great sparking wines.
The Bubble Shack
2970 Grand AveHow could anyone not like a place called The Bubble Shack? This is a super cute place to taste some great sparking wines.
Hidden and exclusive. Rhône and Burgundy style wines in a picturesque setting. Bring some sandwiches and hang out a while.
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Demetria Winery & Vineyard
6701 Foxen Canyon RdHidden and exclusive. Rhône and Burgundy style wines in a picturesque setting. Bring some sandwiches and hang out a while.
Beautiful winery on the Foxen Canyon Trail and producer of unique, single-vineyard Rhône-style wines.
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Zaca Mesa Winery
6905 Foxen Canyon RdBeautiful winery on the Foxen Canyon Trail and producer of unique, single-vineyard Rhône-style wines.
Winemaker Jessica Gasca is passionate about what she does and has been producing some fantastic wines. Super cool tasting room too.
Story of Soil
2928 San Marcos AvenueWinemaker Jessica Gasca is passionate about what she does and has been producing some fantastic wines. Super cool tasting room too.
Wow. These wines are special. Right in the heart of Los Olivos, be sure to check these guys out.
Dragonette Cellars
2445 Alamo Pintado AvenueWow. These wines are special. Right in the heart of Los Olivos, be sure to check these guys out.
This boutique operation is making some great wines. A cute tasting room where you'll get to meet and talk with the winemaker herself! Please say hi from 27 Vines.
Future Perfect Wine
2933 San Marcos AvenueThis boutique operation is making some great wines. A cute tasting room where you'll get to meet and talk with the winemaker herself! Please say hi from 27 Vines.
Husband and wife (Peter and Amy) have honed their winemaking skills to produce some incredible wines.
Holus Bolus & The Joy Fantastic
2902 San Marcos AvenueHusband and wife (Peter and Amy) have honed their winemaking skills to produce some incredible wines.
Perched on a hill, you'll find incredible views from this modern and elegant tasting room built within a vintage barn. Say hi to Claire from us!
Spear Vineyards and Winery
6700 CA-246Perched on a hill, you'll find incredible views from this modern and elegant tasting room built within a vintage barn. Say hi to Claire from us!
Vega is our winemaking partner and their Sangiovese & Vermentino wines are made from our grapes. If you love Italian style wines, be sure to check them out!
Vega Vineyard and Farm
Vega is our winemaking partner and their Sangiovese & Vermentino wines are made from our grapes. If you love Italian style wines, be sure to check them out!
Another hidden gem and a great place to get away from the crowds and enjoy some spectacular wines. Say hi to Jessica from us!
Dierberg Star Lane Vineyards
1280 Drum Canyon RdAnother hidden gem and a great place to get away from the crowds and enjoy some spectacular wines. Say hi to Jessica from us!
Reservations required. This is our #1 spot to go when we have friends visit from out of town. The setting by the pond is spectacular and their wines are too.
Grassini Family Vineyards and Winery
5775 Genuine Risk RdReservations required. This is our #1 spot to go when we have friends visit from out of town. The setting by the pond is spectacular and their wines are too.
Reservations required. If you love Cabernet Sauvignon then this is the best choice. Their tastings are a little pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.
Crown Point Vineyards
1733 Fletcher WayReservations required. If you love Cabernet Sauvignon then this is the best choice. Their tastings are a little pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.
Neighborhoods
Los Olivos
Santa Ynez
Local Beer
Grab a pint and chill out. Excellent pub style food and delicious beers in a fun and casual environment.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
45 Industrial WayGrab a pint and chill out. Excellent pub style food and delicious beers in a fun and casual environment.
While Firestone beer is actually brewed further north of here, this is the place to go for their fresh nectar straight from the source.
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company
620 McMurray RdWhile Firestone beer is actually brewed further north of here, this is the place to go for their fresh nectar straight from the source.
The Other Room
Stop in and grab a flight or a pint of delicious craft beer!
Draughtsmen Aleworks
Local beer in the heart of Solvang.
Shopping
If you love all things lavender, this family owned farm is around the corner from us and they make and sell heavenly lavender oils and gifts.
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Clairmont Farm Lavender Co
2480 Roblar AveIf you love all things lavender, this family owned farm is around the corner from us and they make and sell heavenly lavender oils and gifts.
J Woeste In Los Olivos
2356 Alamo Pintado AveCOCO BELLE Los Olivos
2860 Grand AveWildflower Women's Boutique
2920 Grand AveGlobal Eye Shop & Studio
2935 Grand AveOlive Hill Farm
2901 Grand AveGreat if you need something quick. This is the closest grocery store to us.
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Los Olivos Grocery
2621 CA-154Great if you need something quick. This is the closest grocery store to us.
Fun things to do!
Do you like miniature ponies? Who doesn't! This ranch is right on Alamo Pintado so just drive by and take a peek at these little guys.
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Quicksilver Ranch
1555 Alamo Pintado RdDo you like miniature ponies? Who doesn't! This ranch is right on Alamo Pintado so just drive by and take a peek at these little guys.
Looking for something fun to do after the tasting rooms are closed? Grab a bottle of wine and head to Community Clayworks for their Saturday night BYOB SIP-N-SPIN! The studio is also a great place to host a private party or celebration. Make sure to book in advance, since spots can fill up quickly!
Community Clayworks
Looking for something fun to do after the tasting rooms are closed? Grab a bottle of wine and head to Community Clayworks for their Saturday night BYOB SIP-N-SPIN! The studio is also a great place to host a private party or celebration. Make sure to book in advance, since spots can fill up quickly!
Want to get up close and personal with an ostrich? You'll have an opportunity to hand feed these fine feathered creatures. If you dare!
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Ostrichland USA
610 E Hwy 246Want to get up close and personal with an ostrich? You'll have an opportunity to hand feed these fine feathered creatures. If you dare!
If you love motorcycles, then you don't want to miss this one. An amazing collection that is almost hidden away.
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
320 Alisal RdIf you love motorcycles, then you don't want to miss this one. An amazing collection that is almost hidden away.
Seein' Spots Farm
2599 Baseline AveAdorable farm animals that are just around the corner from us.