- 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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17.3 Miles
A branch of the Metropolitan Theatre chain, Camino Real Cinemas is a movie multiplex that shows first-run films. All theaters feature stadium seating and digital video and sound. The theater offers matinees and discounts.
17.4 Miles
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Foxen Vineyard
7600 Foxen Canyon Road, And 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Foxen Vineyard believes in creating fine small batches of sustainably-farmed, vineyard-focused wine. The vineyard offers tours and tastings, and carry an extensive selection of varietals from spicy reds to sweet whites.
17.5 Miles
300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117
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At the South Coast Railroad Museum, tourists can learn about the history and technology of the railroad industry. The location contains the Goleta Depot, which was a county railroad stationhouse built in 1901.
17.6 Miles
Girsh Park offers a Multi-Sport Field that is set up for youth baseball, adult softball, soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, dog events and rugby. The park is also used for summer camp, The Lemon Festival and Wags and Wiskers dog event.
17.7 Miles
Ranch Oso offers the authentic California ranch experience with added comforts of a home. They have daily horseback riding, camp store, sports courts, many hiking trails, even a spa and a pool. The surrounding landscape is eye-catching with beautiful views of the mountain range.
17.8 Miles
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Los Carneros Rd at Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
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Home to a lake, Lake Los Carneros Park provides water access for fishing along with a walking trail around the lake's perimeter. The park offers mountain views, access to the Stow House and Railroad Museum and wildlife viewing opportunities.
18.0 Miles
Tested by PGA professional celebrities and amateur hopefuls, the La Purisima Golf Course features an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Muir Graves. They pride themselves on their simple, natural landscape for a pure golfing game.
18.3 Miles
The Fairview Gardens in Goleta, California is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to urban farming and agriculture appreciation. It hosts a variety of programs for kids, teens and adults. Free self-guided tours are available without a reservation, and large groups may reserve guided tours.
18.4 Miles
Actually a mazelike network of hiking trails, Lizards Mouth Trail is a scenic place to hike, rock climb, rock hop, and take in scenic views of a distinctive landscape. The trails are also good places to walk dogs.
18.5 Miles
A movie theater with three auditoriums, Fairview Theatre displays first-run feature films with all digital projection and sound. The theater also offers stadium seating and 3D movies as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.