Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Ynez, CA

  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ynez, California, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Camping Site and Historic Sites.
  • From Nojoqui Falls Park to Bradbury Dam Vista Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ynez and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Solvang, Santa Barbara and Lompoc.
  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ynez, California, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Camping Site and Historic Sites.
  • From Nojoqui Falls Park to Bradbury Dam Vista Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ynez and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Solvang, Santa Barbara and Lompoc.
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3.4 Miles
83% 347 votes
Religious Buildings 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93464 MoreLess Info
Established and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church, the Old Mission Santa Ines is located in Solvang, California. It is over 200 years old. The Mission is an active Catholic parish and is a center of Franciscan monasticism.
3.6 Miles
54% 98 votes
Specialty Museums 1680 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hans Christen Andersen. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
3.6 Miles
76% 87 votes
Parks 633 Chalk Hill Road, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the center of Solvang, Hans Christian Anderson Park is a lovely are to commemorate the great author. The park is lined with trees and provides a nice quiet atmosphere to relax and rest.
3.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks Mission Drive & First Street, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Solvang Park is a public neighborhood park that offers shaded trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and barbecue grills. The park also hosts the weeklong Danish Days festival every September along with a winter carnival in December.
3.7 Miles
70% 46 votes
City Tours 1618 Copenhagen Drive #3, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Solvang Trolley & Carriage offers guided tours on a trolley that replicates a 1900s Danish street car and is pulled by Belgian draft horses. Costumed tour guides will relay a history of the town throughout the 25 minute ride.
3.8 Miles
88% 69 votes
Specialty Museums 320 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
Bikers and enthusiasts will appreciate the varied collection at Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Motorcycles range from 1910 to present models, featuring displays of vintage and rare motorcycles, with emphasis placed on racing models.
3.9 Miles
94% 196 votes
History Museums 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, CA 93464 MoreLess Info
Solvang, California is home to the Elverhoj Museum, dedicated to Danish culture. Solvang was originally a Danish settlement, and many Danes still live in the area. This museum is especially fascinating in wintertime.
3.9 Miles
Art Museum 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
The Wildling Art Museum features three to four art exhibits at any given time in addition to the hiking and nature walks in the area. The institution also holds its own art classes for children, families, or just adults.
4.0 Miles
91% 46 votes
Specialty Shops 380 Bell St, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Olive oil and vinegar take center stage at Global Gardens in Los Olivos, California. The company is committed to ecologically responsible sourcing and cultivates most of its own ingredients. Tours are available for groups of up to 125 people and should be scheduled in advance.
4.1 Miles
54% 28 votes
Specialty Shops 2905 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
9 wines are offered for tasting by Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop: 4 Pinot Noirs, 2 white wines, 2 red wines and a desert wine.
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