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~Wine Tasting

Whether or not you're a wine drinker, you will appreciate the beautiful vineyards and wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley!
There is no better way to experience the Valley!

Buellton
• Sanford Winery & Vineyards *
• LaFond Winery

Lompoc
• Babcock Vineyards *
• Melville *

Los Olivos
• Andrew Murray Vineyards
• Arthur Earl Winery
• Beckmen Vineyards *
• Brander Vineyard/Domaine Santa Barbara *
• Curtis Winery *
• Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard
• Firestone Vineyard
• Daniel Gehrs Wines
• Kahn Winery
• Rancho Sisquoc Winery
• Rusack Winery *
• Zaca Mesa Winery

Santa Ynez
• Bridlewood Winery*
• M Brown/ Kalyra Winery
• The Gainey Vineyard *
• Sunstone Wineries *

Solvang
• Blackjack Ranch Vineyards and Winery
• Buttonwood Farm Winery
• Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery *
• Lucas & Lewellen
• Rideau Vineyard

(Please Note: * = Our Favorite Wineries)

~Vino Vaqueros

Tel: (805) 559-4232
Email: www.vinovaqueros.com
Join us as we go horseback riding, enjoy wine tasting and tour the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. We cordially invite you to grab the reins, step in the saddle, and ride with us through the Fess Parker Vineyard. We offer you an authentic wine country experience because we know the land, train quality horses, appreciate fine wine, and enjoy gourmet food. Choose between five tours for your ultimate wine tasting experience: The Vineyard to Wine Tasting Tour, the Horseback Ride, Wine & Dine Tour, the Cowboy Breakfast Ride, the Romantic Sunset Ride and the Summerland Winery Ride.

TRANSPORTATION

*Please make sure to let these vendors know that SYVR sent you their information!

~Wine Tours of Santa Ynez Valley/Stagecoach Company: www.winetourssantaynez.com
(805-686-8347)- Stagecoach Co. was established in 2002 and is locally owned and operated. This is important because we are the ONLY wine tour company locally owned and operated in the Santa Ynez Valley. We started this business based on our love of Santa Barbara County's wines, food and travel. We enjoy meeting people and showing our guests our favorite stops and scenery of the Santa Ynez Wine Valley. Our team is knowledgeable and trained to make sure you have the best experience possible. Our standard wine tours focus on small groups (maximum 10 people), which offers our guests a more personable and educational tour. We also offer large group tours for corporate events, weddings, bridal showers, etc.

~Promenade Taxi and Wine Tours: www.promenadecab.com
(Cell: 805-403-5912)
Solvang Dispatch: 805-717-8400

~Coastal Concierge: www.SBCoastalConcierge.com
(Cell: 805-265-6065)

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES

~Adventures Out West

Tel:(805)-882-1214
E-mail:info@advoutwest.com
Incredible sunrise hot air balloon flights in the Santa Ynez Valley available seasonally; by request.

Flights are 45-60 minutes soaring to several thousand feet providing stunning Valley view’s over vineyards, ranches, fields and oaks. Watch for wildlife. Enjoy champagne toast celebration. A family-owned business since 1973! Call for reservations, rates, specials and directions.

NATURE

~Cachuma Lake Nature Center
HC 59, State Highway 154 Santa Barbara CA 93105
Tel: 805-693-0691
E-mail: clnaturectr@aol.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center is a facility which offers exhibits and programs to thousands of guests each year free of charge: children on field trips, youth organizations, tour groups, camping clubs, churches, individual campers and day use visitors. The Center is unusual because of its location in a lovely, 1950s ranch house, its emphasis on hands-on materials, and its focus on local human and natural history. For information on Cachuma Lake Recreation Area (camping, boating, pickning) call 805-686-5050.

~Apple and Fruit Farm Stands

Seasonal apple and fruit stands offer fresh produce throughout the Valley--plus some opportunities to "pick your own". Some options include Apple Lane Farm, 1200 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, 805-686-5858; Greenhaven Orchard/Dittmar Farms, 2275 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, 805-264-7100, or Morrell Nut & Berry Farm, 1980 Alamo Pintado Road-Solvang, 805-688-8969.

~Clairmont Farms

2480 Roblar Street Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805 688 7505
Website: http://www.clairmontfarms.com
E-mail: info@clairmontfarms.com
Clairmont Farms is a family owned lavender farm. Located in Los Olivos, there are five acres of the Grosso variety lavender, known for its healing quality. The fields are breathtakingly beautiful with the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Three hundred year old oak trees dot the grounds. Filmmakers, photographers and painters arrive each year and apply their craft. The driveway is lined with olive trees that were planted by the Spanish Missionaries over 175 years ago. In addition to our essential oil, we also offer a complete line of lavender based personal care products, homemade soaps, etc. The farm in open to the public from 10a.m. to 6p.m. daily. Tours each day with no charge! Visitors are welcome to stroll through the fields, picnic and shop in our boutique located next to the fields.

~Ostrich Land

A 33-acre breeding farm with more than 100 birds. Kids enjoy the back pen that houses a motley crew of gawky baby ostriches. There is also a smattering of emu on property. A small store sells eggshell paintings, fresh ostrich meat and other souvenirs. As seen in the hit movie SIDEWAYS! Call 805-686-9696 or visit www.ostrichland.com

~Rolling Hills Garden Center
420 E Hwy 246 Buellton CA 93427
Tel: 805 688 7210 Fax: 805 688 3676
Website: http://www.rollinghillsgardencenter.com
E-mail: rhgc.inc@verizon.net
Located at 420 East Highway 246 in Buellton next to the Hitching Post Restaurant. WE are open 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday and 9:30am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Visit us at our web site at www.rollinghillsgardencenter.com too! Come browse our 1 1/2 acres of country gardens filled with antiques and garden art. We specialize in the unique and unusual and all of your garden needs.

~Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

Located 10 minutes from Santa Ynez on Highway 154, this placid and beautiful body of water is home to fish, deer and bobcats as well as 275 species of birds, including migratory bald eagles in the winter. From November through February, eagle cruises depart from the lake marina to reveal these majestic predators in their native habitat. March through October enjoy wildlife cruises, all with naturalist aboard. There are also boat rentals, fishing, plus picnic, camping and play facilities. For general information, call 805-686-5054; for details and reservations on nature cruises aboard the Osprey 48-foot pontoon boat, call 805-686-5050.

~Farmers Market-Solvang

Every Wednesday, year-round, rain or shine in downtown Solvang between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive on First Street. Summer hours: 4:00PM - 7:00PM. Winter hours: 3:00PM - 6:00PM. The freshest fruits, veggies, flowers and local items in town! Delicious! For more information, access www.sbfarmersmarket.org or call 805-962-5354

~Nojoqui Falls County Park

This delightful spot, part of a county park 20 minutes from Solvang on Alisal Road, is reached via a 15-minute walk on a canyon trail, but is well worth it. In the winter it is a silvery cascade off the cliff, in summer a cool bank of moss, ferns and trickling waters.

~Hiking

Figueroa Mountain Road area hiking trails offer opportunities to explore a ruggedly handsome section of the nearby Los Padres National Forest. Wildflowers in the spring are especially plentiful and vibrant.

~Llama Ranch

At Tina and Bob Westin's Flying V Llama Ranch, be fascinated by the beauty, intelligence and curiosity of these unique creatures native to the Andes. Tours are $5 per person, available by appointment only. For more information, call 805-735-3577

~Wildflower Viewing

Tel: 805-925-9538, ex
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/conditions/wildflowers/
E-mail: htarbet@fs.fed.us
Mid March 2008 By Helen Tarbett, Los Padres National Forest Service Ranger

"They're back!" With our warm, spring-like weather in early March, the wildflowers at the lower elevations have decided it is time to show off. You are in for a treat! Start your wildflower viewing on Figueroa Mountain Road, at the cattle guard at the bottom of the hill. In this area you'll see popcorn flowers, buttercups, hummingbird sage, fiddle necks, blue dicks, shooting stars, miner's lettuce, lomatium, sky lupine, Johnny jump-ups and milk maids. A few bends up the road you'll see that Indian paint brush is beginning to bloom on the rock wall to your right. In the next small field on your right are loads of shooting stars, lomatium and Johnny jump-ups. Blue dicks are blooming on both sides of the road. A little further up, on the left, is a slope carpeted with beautiful sky lupine. As you move under the tree canopy, look for Johnny jump-ups, buttercups, fiddle necks, popcorn flower and blue dicks.

THEATER

~PCPA Theaterfest
800 South College Drive Santa Maria CA 93454
Tel: 805-928-7731 Fax: 805-928-1142
Website: http://www.pcpa.org
E-mail: marketing@pcpa.org
A nationally-renowned theatre company performing year-round in Santa Maria in the Allan Hancock College Performing Arts Center and June-October "under the stars" in Solvang's 700-seat Festival Theatre, the only outdoor venue for live theatre on the Central Coast. Call 805-922-8313 for show information.

~Solvang Theaterfest
420 Second Street Solvang CA 93460
Tel: 805 686 1789 Fax: 805 686 5912
Website: http://www.pcpa.org
E-mail: theaterfest@verizon.net
The Solvang Theater fest maintains and operates the Solvang Festival Theater, a 700 seat outdoor facility that operates primarily from June through October, providing a space for PCPA Theater fest productions. It is thanks to an energetic Board of Directors and a supportive community that the theater has been in operation since 1974.

HORSE BACK RIDING

~Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
3750 Paradise Road Santa Barbara CA 93105
Tel: 805-683-5686 Fax: 805-683-5716
Website: http://www.rancho-oso.com
E-mail: rosh@1000trails.com,lil@rancho-oso.com
Rancho Oso is located in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest and its hundreds of miles of riding trails. The beauty of the mountains and rich history of Rancho Oso combine to provide one of the most memorable riding and recreational experiences in Santa Barbara County.

~Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch

Well-known for its thoroughbred and purebred horse ranches, the Valley is also the home of Quicksilver, a miniature horse ranch and breeding facility that welcomes visitors from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily for free tours. Contact them at 805-686-4002.

GOLF

~Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
4600 Highway 154 Santa Barbara CA 93105
Tel: 805-683-6334 Fax: 805-692-8805
Website: http://www.rsm1804.com
E-mail: tendy@rsm1804.com
Newly renovated and re-opened July 4, 2007. Considered by many to be the premier golf experience in Southern California! Set in the mountains 12 miles outside of Santa Ynez, Rancho San Marcos Golf Course spectacularly captures the natural beauty and distinctiveness of its surroundings. Built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos, circa 1804, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed gem gracefully saddles the natural topography meandering amidst a plethora of ancient oaks, and preserved traces of 19th century adobe structures and the rugged San Marcos Stagecoach trail.

~La Purisima Golf Course

La Purisima located west of State Highway 246 on the way to Lompoc features a relaxed setting among gently rolling hills masking a demanding course. At 7,000 yards and par 72, La Purisima is designed to meet the requirements of major PGA and LPGA competition. The course was recently the site of the PGA Tour qualifying finals. Golfers may choose from a full range of services, clinics and special rates. For reservations, call 805-735-8395.

~River Course At The Alisal

Website: http://www.rivercourse.com
Alisal River Course is just south of Solvang's Mission Drive on Alisal Road, situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Four lakes grace the championship course, part of the famous 10,000-acre Alisal Ranch. Sycamores, elderberry trees and oaks punctuate the setting. Par is 72 on each of four sets of tees designed to challenge golfers of any skill level; the championship course is 6,830 yards. Services are full-range while a rustic restaurant and lounge awaits finishers. For more information and reservations, call 805-688-6042.

~Zaca Creek Golf Course

Zaca Creek Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole, par 29 layout with a nice view of the Santa Ynez River and the hills in Buellton. Take Highway 246 west to Avenue of the Flags to Shadow Mountain Drive. For more information, call 805-688-2575 or visit www.zacacreekgolfcourse.com

BIKING

~Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
Website: http://www.winecountrycycling.com 3630 Sagunto St Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9576 - (805) 686-9490 -This is your only full-service, locally owned tour center located in Santa Barbara wine country. We offer complete cycling vacations, daily tours & custom cycling packages complete with the best routes, professional guides, and gourmet picnic lunches with wine tasting, wonderful hotels & wine pairing dinners.

MUSEUMS

~Hans Christian Andersen Museum 1680 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463

Hans Christian Andersen Museum is located upstairs in the Book Loft building, 1680 Mission Drive. Here the multi-talented father of the modern fairy tale is accessible through his books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and colleges. Call 805-688-2052

~Mission Santa Ines

Located at 1760 Mission Drive (Highway 246) in Solvang, this lovely Old Mission was 19th of 21 missions built in California from 1769 to 1836 by Franciscan priests. It was also the first European settlement in the Santa Ynez Valley. At the Museum you can see artifacts and works of early European and Indian art. Mass is celebrated daily. Gift shop available! Museum and Gardens Open Daily 9 am - 5:30 pm. For more information, call 805-688-4815 or go to www.missionsantaines.org

~Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum & Parks-Janeway Carriage House. Located on the corner of Sagunto and Faraday Streets in downtown Santa Ynez, the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society was founded in 1961 by a group of Valley residents dedicated to preserving the rich local history of the region. Eight fascinating rooms of history and memorabilia include Chumash Indian tribe heritage through 20th century ranching days. Of special interest is the Carriage House containing the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles and accessories west of the Mississippi! Call 805-688-7889 for opening/closing hours and special displays.

~Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum

The privately owned Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum displays a broad variety of classic motorcycles at the Solvang Village Square. 320 Alisal Road, downtown Solvang. Open Saturday & Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm and during the week by appointment. Call for more info: 805-686-9522

GROCERY

~Nielsen’s Market
805- 688-3236 (608 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang CA)
The history of the firm which founded the Valley's first supermarket, Nielsen's Market east of Solvang along Highway 246 dates back to the birth of the Danish-American colony of Solvang itself. An outgrowth of the oldest store in Solvang Nielsen's Market began as the town's first store founded in 1911 by Sophus Olsen. (Now the site of Rasmussen's department store). Website: http://www.nielsensmarket.com/

~Los Olivos Grocery
805-688-5115 (2621 Highway 154, Santa Ynez CA 93460)
The Los Olivos Grocery is a small country store that offers you the best of gourmet and specialty foods as well as the basics of everyday life. Stop in for European style hearth breads, artisan cheeses from around the world, charcuterie’, local and rare wines and the freshest locally grown and organic produce available. We are committed to discovering the finest sources of quality, artisan and specialty foods from our own back yard and from around the world. Website: http://losolivosgrocery.com/

~New Frontier’s Marketplace
(805) 693-1746 (1984 Old Mission Dr # A10, Solvang CA 93463)

~Albertsons Food & Pharmacy
(805)-693-1069 (222 E Highway 246, Buellton CA 93427)

PRIVATE CHEF/CATERING

~Susie Clemens Valley Private Chef: 805-689-5855
Delicious organic, healthy, food in your own home! Specializing in brunches, lunches, packed lunches, cocktail parties and dinner parties.

~Billy Ruiz Cowboy Caterin': 805-344-3210
http://www.cowboyflavor.com
Ranch style tri tip BBQ

~Micah Elconin: 805-451-0289
Private chef/caterer vegetarian specialty

~Me and Lou’s: 805-688-7551
http://www.meandlous.com
Barbecue and Catering

HOSPITAL/EMERGENCY

~Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital: (805) 688-6431
700 Alamo Pintado Rd Solvang, CA 93463

~City of Buellton: Police Department: (805) 688-5177

~Emergency: Call 911

RESTAURANTS

~Brothers' Restaurant at Mattie’s Tavern
2350 Railroad Avenue Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-4820 Fax: 805-688-8965
Website: http://www.matteistavern.com
Fine dining located in an historical landmark. Brothers and chefs Jeff and Matt Nichols invite you to be their guests. Enjoy our innovative cuisine, featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood and local, organic produce. "Catch the next stage to Mattie’s Tavern!"

~Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café
2879 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 205 Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-7265 Fax: 805-688-5953
Website: http://www.losolivoscafe.com
A must stop for every wine and food lover. Featured location in the award-winning movie Sideways. Well known for California-Mediterranean cuisine. Wine store with a wine tasting bar, gourmet retail area and banquet room, all under one roof! Come and enjoy lunch or dinner served daily and take home your favorite wine at an unbeatable price! Over 300 wines to choose from!

~Vineyard House Restaurant
3631 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-2886
Website: http://www.thevineyardhouse.com
Located in a charming Victorian with outdoor verandah serving California wine country cuisine for lunch and dinner Wednesday-Monday. Daily specials and nice local wine list. Family owned and operated.

~Trattoria Grappolo
Santa Ynez-Fine Italian Food
Tel: 805-688-6899 http://www.trattoriagrappolo.com/ Trattoria Grappolo specializes in country regional food: Veal Scallopini, Risotto, homemade Tortellini, and also Cioppino and Pizza in a fun "gathering place" atmosphere - with friendly and excellent service.

~A-RU
Japanese Restaurant Buellton
Tel: 805-686-9001
The lacquered, bento box-like interior of A-RU is a quick departure from the strip mall exterior---an unexpected and pleasant change. The stylish owners bring big city, yet traditional, Japanese cuisine to the Santa Ynez Valley. Sushi highlights include kanpachi and ama ebi, as well as a tidy tekka maki with avocado. Tamer choices include a California roll made with fresh snow crab. A large selection of cooked items and combo plates are also available. Desserts like mango mochi ice cream or cassis sorbet are refreshing temptations. The modest wine list dedicates itself to the reds and whites of the surrounding Santa Barbara wine country, and there are several Japanese beers and premium sakés on hand.

~Ballard Inn Restaurant
Tel: 805-688-7770
After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Chef Kazali began his career in San Francisco in such renowned restaurants as the Campton Place and La Folie. He then relocated to Boston for a sous chef position at the acclaimed Ambrosia on Huntington. Chef Kazali later helped to open and serve as chef de cuisine at the James Beard award winning Blue Ginger, where he worked closely with Chef Ming Tsai. Following recent stints at Gary Danko, MC², and Ozumo in San Francisco, Chef Kazali has returned to his native Santa Barbara County. He looks forward to sharing his unique and globally inspired approach to cooking with the Santa Ynez wine country at The Ballard Inn. He is particularly inspired by the variety of local wines, many of which pair so beautifully with Pacific Rim cuisine.

Buellton

~Firestone Walker Brewing Company Taproom
Tel: 805-686-1557

Los Olivos

~Panino-Los Olivos
Tel: 805-688-0608 (Lunch)

~Patrick's Side Street Cafe
Tel: 805-686-4004

Santa Ynez

~Burger Barn
Tel: 805-688-2366 (Lunch)

~Red Barn Steakhouse
Tel: 805-688-4142

Solvang

~Cafe Angelica
Tel: 805-686-9970

~RSI Pub at Royal Scandinavian Inn
Tel: 805-688-9003