If you’re not yet planning to spend Valentine’s Day in the Santa Ynez Valley this year, you should be! For starters, the most cozy, romantic private vacation rental homes are right here in the Santa Ynez Valley. But also, we put together this amazing list of the 9 most romantic things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley.
- Glider ride from the Santa Ynez Airport. Windhaven Glider Flights has three different glider tours to choose from. Take one of these phenomenal glider rides to take in the spectacular view above the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley. Not to mention, the Santa Ynez Airport is next door to Gainey Winery. The scenery is breathtaking, and you should share this experience with your spouse!
- Dinner or lunch at Petros in Los Olivos. This fabulous little dining spot is set in the Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos. Petros eloquent menu is a blend of Greek cuisine with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. So plan to have dinner for two and make sure to ask to sit by the fireplace!
- Wine tasting series on bike. Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours combines cycling beautiful scenery with great wine and food to create the perfect valley experience. The rides are custom-tailored and day tours can include a romantic gourmet picnic lunch within the wine tasting and cycling routes.
- Wine tasting series on horseback. Vino Vaqueros has daily horseback riding and wine tasting tours in the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley. The scenery is breathtaking, and what more romantic way to travel from vineyard to vineyard than on horseback with your loved one?
- Couples massage at Champagne Spa. Champagne Spa has been a Santa Ynez Valley favorite for years. Schedule a couples massage with your loved one and enjoy some peaceful, relaxing, quiet time with one another.
- Strolling downtown Los Olivos. Walking from door to door in downtown Los Olivos will take you to numerous boutique wineries to sip on the best wine the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer. Walking in quaint Los Olivos is the perfect pairing for Los Olivos wine.
- Private chef services at your vacation rental. Want to cozy up just the two of you? How about holing up in your cozy, romantic vacation rental property and dining in? Hire a private chef to cook you and your loved one a dinner to remember.
- Romantic dinner at Grappolo Trattoria. The only thing more romantic than dinner for two is a gourmet dinner for two that supports local farmers and wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley. Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez does just that, serving the most delightful and unforgettable gourmet food. Ask to sit on the patio for more privacy, peace and quiet to bond with your love done!
- Take a hike and a picnic at Nojoqui Falls. The Nojoqui Falls Park has a short trail to gaze at the falls in a gorgeous outdoor setting. The park has plenty of places to enjoy a picnic for two after you’ve taken in all the beautiful scenery.
If you’re hoping to get away this Valentine’s Day, or any other time to spend some one-on-one time with your honey, come to the Santa Ynez Valley. Book a private vacation rental home, and plan on one or more of these romantic date ideas!
