Things to Do in Santa Ynez, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Santa Ynez, California, features the top 198 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Santa Ynez, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Santa Ynez, CA , followed by 169 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Olivos, Solvang, Lompoc, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
  • Our list of the best things to do in Santa Ynez, California, features the top 198 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Santa Ynez, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Santa Ynez, CA , followed by 169 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Olivos, Solvang, Lompoc, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
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9.4 Miles
89% 170 votes
Winery/Vineyard 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
With plenty of awards won at local and national competitions, Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard also offers lodging for those wishing to taste a little more from their wine or just to visit the grounds. A Spa can also be found on this site.
9.9 Miles
92% 52 votes
Winery/Vineyard 6701 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Located on 213 acres in the Santa Ynez valley, Demetria Estate Winery produces Rhone-style wines as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This family-owned winery is open for tastings by appointment.
10.5 Miles
77% 83 votes
National & State Parks Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Refugio State Park & Beach is opened for the fishing and kayaking enthusiasts. Near the palm trees are found camping sites and picnic areas.
11.1 Miles
69% 124 votes
Winery/Vineyard 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Offering visitors a scenic picnic setting, Zaca Mesa Winery takes visitors on a tour of their vineyard and winery. They also have a tasting room where visitors can sample their Syrah wines.
11.8 Miles
95% 20 votes
Winery/Vineyard 1280 Drum Canyon Road, Lompoc, CA MoreLess Info
Located in a charming barn building, the Dierberg Vineyard offers many varieties of wine in their wine tastings. The winey has an indoor tasting room and an outdoor shaded patio for patrons.
13.2 Miles
85% 34 votes
Winery/Vineyard 6121 E Hwy 246, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
The Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery produces a wide range of red, white and dessert wines. In addition to a tasting room, the facility offers guided tours and can be booked for private events .
13.4 Miles
88% 17 votes
Winery/Vineyard 9660 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA MoreLess Info
Founded in 2001, the Tres Hermanas Winery began as a small planting of a vineyard on a California cattle ranch. The vineyard has since grown into a flourishing winery offering tastings, tours and features a wide array of varietals including their signature Cuvee wines.
14.2 Miles
78% 64 votes
Winery/Vineyard 5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
With a combination of rich soil and ideal climate, the Sanford Winery & Vineyards offers prime grape-growing conditions for an array of wines. Guests are welcome to tour the estate, vineyards and tasting room of this facility.
14.7 Miles
88% 40 votes
Winery/Vineyard 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
The Mediterranean-style Melville Winery exclusively produces wines with grapes harvested from their own vineyards. Their estate features a picnic area as well as group tour options that end with a visit to the tasting room.
14.9 Miles
88% 26 votes
Winery/Vineyard 5175 E. Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
At the Babcock Winery, guests can taste the location's products and purchase glasses of wine in its tasting room. The location also offers access to a private tasting lounge that can be reserved for special events.
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