Category Archives: Local Resources

Visit the Santa Ynez Valley

-Travel / Visitor Services
Visit the Santa Ynez Valley
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Address:
PO Box 633
Solvang, CA 93464
Website:
www.VisitSYV.com
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Visit the Santa Ynez Valley

Visit the Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV) is a not-for-profit, membership-based destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting the entire Santa Ynez Valley as a year-round tourism destination.

VisitSYV encourages responsible and sustainable tourism that retains the Valley’s rural, small-town character and unique sense of place in the six communities that it represents: Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang.

Learn about what to do, where to stay, and outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, golfing, etc.

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week
Join us January 20 -26, 2019 to celebrate Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week! Participating restaurants* offer three-course tasting menus for $20.19, excluding tax and tip.

Many tasting rooms and wineries are also offering special wine and small bite pairings for $20.19, and many hotels will offer special pricing for your overnight accommodations throughout the week.

Interested in learning more? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for special sneak previews!

*Participating hours vary by restaurant*
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Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

-Camping / RV, -Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, -Wedding / Venue / Event Services
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
Address:
180 AVENUE OF FLAGS
BUELLTON, CA 93427
Phone:
877-783-5247
Website:
www.flyingflags.com
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Flying Flags RV Resort

& Campground

Travel the Highway West to Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground. Here you can unwind in unique accommodations such as vintage trailer and airstream rentals, cabins and cottages, luxury tents or your own RV or camping tent.

Enjoy California’s breathtaking central coast with a variety of on-site amenities including a swimming pool, resort playground and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Flying Flags also allows guests to easily access many of the area’s most popular attractions and destinations. Wine tasting at a local winery, the charming town of Solvang and the serene surroundings of Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest are just a few of the points of interest situated just moments away from our resort.

If you are looking for a memorable vacation experience in California’s wine country, look no further than Flying Flags!

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First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

-Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Food / Restaurants
First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn
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Address:
409 1st St
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 688-1703
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm (last reservation)
Website:
www.firstandoak.com
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First & Oak

at the Mirabelle Inn ~

First & Oak is Located inside of the charming Mirabelle Inn. A deliciously old-school restaurant which was awarded the Michelin Guide in 2022.

The menu offers an array of complex flavors that are creatively crafted with local produce and the finest ingredients. Choose from 15 seasonal dishes to personalize your own 3-5 course dinner.

Dining with us is exciting and full of transcending flavors. We pride ourselves on local & sustainable.

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First & Oak is a restaurant created for the foodie that loves a great experience in wine country. We offer a "create your own" tasting menu. With 15 plates to choose from you are able create your very own 3-5 course dinner. An Elegant and casual concept that will find yourself wanting more. Our courses are transcending with flavor, texture and creativity.

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Santa Ynez Valley Association of REALTORS®

-Real Estate
Santa Ynez Valley Association of REALTORS®
Address:
650 Alamo Pintado Rd. Ste. 201
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 688-7744
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm – closed for lunch


Website:
www.syvaor.com
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Santa Ynez Valley

Association of REALTORS®

We are a trade association with 140 REALTOR® members and 40 Affiliate members. Our members are here to serve the needs of buyers and sellers in the towns of Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, Ballard, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos in the Santa Ynez Valley of California.

The Mission of Santa Ynez Valley Association of REALTORS® is to enhance its member’s ability to conduct their business within the framework of the local community, with integrity, competence and the highest degree of professionalism.

The Santa Ynez Valley Association of REALTORS®, in  conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS® and the California Association of REALTORS® is committed to promoting ethics and to fair housing for all.

Santa Ynez Valley Association of REALTORS®
650 Alamo Pintado Road, Suite 201
Solvang, CA  93463

(805) 688-7744
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The Maker’s Son

-Wedding / Venue / Event Services
The Maker's Son
Address:
346 Bell Street
Los Alamos, California 93440
Phone:
(805) 344-1926
Hours:
Thursday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Website:
www.themakersson.com
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Located in a restored 1920s garage and gas station, the Maker’s Son embodies the rustic nature of California’s central coast and pays homage to all the “makers” who have come before us to build and contribute to the special coast communities we call home.

Our menus embrace our coastal roots featuring locally sourced meats, fish and produce used in our seasonal chef-driven food offerings of elevated comfort dishes, infused with globally inspired flavors. Our full-service bar boasts locally sourced premium spirits handcrafted into unique cocktail inspirations, along with wines, beers and ciders from artisan central coastal producers.

The Maker’s Son, the perfect place for your very special private event.

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- Industry/Locals Night every Thursday from Open to Close.
- Brunch/Lunch/Dinner Menus
- Full-service bar
- Industry/Locals Night
- Event Venue for groups of 20 to 250
- The "Perfect Place" for rehearsal dinners, weddings/receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, showers, holiday parties, and corporate and team building events.

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Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards

-Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Wine
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
Address:
1623 Mission Drive, Suite M
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 691-9395
Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 6 pm
Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 pm
Website:
almarosawinery.com
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Alma Rosa Winery

& Vineyards

Buellton and Lompoc

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards was founded in 2005 by pioneer winegrowers Richard & Thekla Sanford. The name, which translates to “soul of the rose,” is a tribute to the original Santa Rosa land grant on which the estate vineyards are planted.

Dedicated to crafting high quality, vineyard designated wines that reflect the unique character of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Alma Rosa focuses on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other cool-climate varietals that thrive in this special region.

As the first vineyard in Santa Barbara County to be certified organic, Alma Rosa is proud to carry on that tradition through its dedication to organic farming and environmental stewardship. Alma Rosa wines can be enjoyed in the inviting urban setting of their tasting room located on Industrial Way in Buellton near Solvang.

Private tastings are also offered at Alma Rosa’s El Jabalí ranch in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills, providing a rare opportunity to sample the winery’s most limited-production wines in a historic setting.

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards

1623 Mission Dr Suite M
Solvang, CA 93463

(805) 691-9395
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Wine tastings, wine and cheese pairings, wine-by-the-bottle and wine-by-the glass in our inviting and spacious courtyard in downtown Solvang. Open daily and until 8 pm on weekends.

Private tastings and vineyard walks by appointment at our 628-acre ranch in Buellton.

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Alisal Ranch

-Horseback Riding, -Hotel / Bed & Breakfast, -Outdoor Recreation & Activities, -Spa / Wellness, -Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Food / Restaurants, Where To Stay
Alisal Ranch
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Address:
1054 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(844) 288-0125
Website:
alisal.com/
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Alisal Ranch

Guest Ranch & Resort

There are few places in the world where time seems reluctant to move forward. The Alisal is nestled in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The renowned Santa Barbara wine region with over 200 wineries within 12 miles, and more than 20 wine tasting rooms within five miles is one such rare retreat.

American West

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Hidden in the oak studded hills of California in Santa Barbara County, the  Santa Ynez Valley—just 32 miles from the Pacific Ocean sits the legendary Alisal resort. Meandering over 10,500 sweeping acres, this family-owned property embraces the spirit of the American West. Where the ranch honors its rich heritage, providing authentic western experiences and luxury ranch living suited for today’s most savvy travelers.

Since 1946, the Alisal guest ranch & resort, has been a hideaway for generations of families, couples and groups.

The Romance of the “Old West”

Today, the romance and majesty of the “old west” remain in the Ranch’s wide-open spaces and unspoiled natural beauty.

Wedding & Events Venue

The Alisal is a dude ranch, with a mountain lake for fishing and boating, two golf courses, a spa, horseback riding, hay rides, and wedding & events venue in Solvang, CA near Los Alamos, California.

Alisal Ranch

1054 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
(800) 425-4725
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Lake Cachuma Recreation Area

-Camping / RV, -Hiking, -Outdoor Recreation & Activities, -Wedding / Venue / Event Services
Cachuma Lake
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Address:
1 Lakeview Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone:
(805) 568-2460
Hours:
Open every day
Day-Use hours are from 6:00AM to Sunset
Office hours are from 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Gate is staffed from 7:00AM to 5:00PM and staffed later on Fridays during the summer.
Website:
countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbc
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Lake Cachuma

Recreation Area

Cachuma Lake, set in the wilderness of the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, lies beautiful Lake Cachuma Recreation Area. Here you will find practically everything you need for a relaxing getaway in the great outdoors. Mild temperatures, typically sunny skies, and great fishing conditions make camping here during winter months exceptionally enjoyable.

The County entered into a long-term lease with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation in 1953 to manage the 9,000 acre Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. Cachuma Lake was formed by the construction of Bradbury Dam in that same year.

Located off scenic Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Cachuma Lake is midway between the beaches and bustle of Santa Barbara and the Danish Community of Solvang. At any age… in any season… you’ll find that the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers a fun and relaxing getaway.

From the South: Take Highway 101 north to Santa Barbara. Take the “Cachuma Lake/Highway 154” exit and follow the signs.

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You'll find a fully stocked general store, gas station, coin-operated laundromat, and hot showers. Great care has been taken to make our facilities accessible to everyone. Children's playgrounds, lake cruises, the nature center, fishing piers, and hiking trails await you and your family. The Marina is open year-round and sells bait and tackle, fuel and fishing licenses with a full rental fleet to get you out on the water.
Dogs are Welcome! The money collected from the dog fee program has paid for and will continue to upkeep a dog park for you to take advantage of when you come to stay with us! Please be sure to read the signs before you enter and remember all other rules still apply. Dogs are required to be on a leash of 6 ft. or less anywhere else in the Park. We ask all dog handlers to bring a current copy of proof of rabies vaccination. Don't forget dogs are allowed in boats, as long as they have no contact with the water at any time. There is a fee per day per dog.

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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum

-Arts / Museums, -Wedding / Venue / Event Services
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
Address:
3596 Sagunto St
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone:
(805) 688-7889
Hours:
Open Thursday – Saturday, Noon – 4 PM
Appointments accepted for Tuesday - Friday
Closed Mondays
Website:
www.santaynezmuseum.org/
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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House celebrate the rich history of the Santa Ynez Valley, its pioneering settlers and the five early townships that formed the foundation of this unique region.

Through its collection, exhibits and educational programs, the Museum honors the Valley’s past for the enjoyment of generations to come. See our website for a current list of exhibitions.

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum is also available for special events. Rental fees are very competitive and our friendly staff works with you to make everything perfect for your special event.

In 1961, a group of dedicated Valley residents who recognized the need to preserve local history organized The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society.

Over the years, a single room has developed into a large complex surrounding a beautiful courtyard. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum houses exhibits from the Chumash period through early 20th Century ranching days.

The Parks-Janeway Carriage House

The Parks-Janeway Carriage House showcases a superb collection of horse-drawn vehicles and related tack. The Ellen Gleason Memorial Library is devoted to local and California history.

SYV Historical Society is a non-profit organization depending on the generosity of its members, benefactors, and visitors to maintain and improve its historical collections and to continue its educational activities.

Volunteers act as docents, arrange exhibits and lectures, organize fund-raisers and social activities, and preserve Society records for the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum.

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FirstStreet Creative

-Digital / Graphic Design, -Professional Services
FirstStreet Creative
Address:
436 First Street - Suite 102
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 693-8084
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Website:
www.firststreetcreative.com
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FirstStreet Creative (FSC) is a top digital agency that utilizes creativity and ingenuity to brand clients throughout all forms of online and physical design. We work hand in hand with each of our clients to create positive consumer impressions with the ultimate goal of selling product to generate substantial revenue streams.

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