Santa Ynez & Santa Barbara Wine Country

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The Santa Ynez Valley, north of Santa Barbara, is renowned for its more than 70 wineries - most are open for visits. Hot air balloons provide an exciting way to admire the valley and surrounding hillsides, while bicycling is a popular option. The valley is also known for its stud farms, and for five acres of lavender at Clairmont Farms. There's even a casino on Chumash Indian lands. Santa Ynez Mission was founded in 1804 as the last mission between San Diego and San Francisco. The current structure is a remake: the original burned to the ground in 1824. Nearby, the quaint town of Solvang is full of Danish charm. Two-thirds of the populace have Danish heritage and the town looks like it could have been transported from Denmark with its authentic Danish half-timbered architecture, smorgasbord restaurants, Danish bakeries, and windmills. The two key sites not to miss are the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, and the Elverhoj Museum (resembling an 18th-century Jutland farmhouse) telling the tale of Danish heritage. The area is blessed with charming country inns. For something fun, opt for the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, a working cattle ranch with a lingering Old West ambiance.
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    Museums
    Nature
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    Gambling
    Hike/Backpack
    Horseback Ride
    Meditating
    Scenic Drive
    Tennis
    Walking
    Wine Tasting

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Southern California Along the Coast
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Santa Ynez & Santa Barbara Wine Country Must See/Do

  1. Alisal Guest Ranch
  2. Hot air ballooning
  3. Santa Ynez Mission
  4. Solvang
  5. Wineries

Santa Ynez & Santa Barbara Wine Country See It Next Time

  1. Cachuma Lake Nature Center
  2. Clairmont Farms
  3. Wildling Art Museum
  4. Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables

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