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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32.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1307 N Western Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of four acres, Oakley Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of facilities available for use. A baseball diamond, playground structure, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are among the amenities at the park.
32.4 Miles
21% 58 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 2250 N. Preisker Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458 MoreLess Info
Boomers Santa Maria is a family fun center located in California's central coast. The center features bumper cars, go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, a rock climbing wall and an arcade.
32.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 330 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458 MoreLess Info
Known as the town's largest park, Preisker Park is a 40-acre park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include two playgrounds, picnic and barbecue areas, and a large perimeter walking trail.
33.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Breweries 2200 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 93453 MoreLess Info
Featuring a clean, relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, Dunbar Brewery is a great place to spend time with friends while enjoying a variety of refreshing beers. Offerings include English Style Ale, India Pale Ale, Scottish Heavy, and more.
36.7 Miles
96% 260 votes
Other Tours 408 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 MoreLess Info
Cloud Climbers provides jeep tours through the major wineries in the Santa Barbara area. Group size is limited.
40.8 Miles
88% 16 votes
Community Service/Non-Profit Hwy 33 north of nordhoff high school, Ojai, CA MoreLess Info
Ojal Meadows Preserve is a natural refuge away from the bustle of the city. Weasels, egrets, and owls are some of the mammals you may see during your visit.
44.4 Miles
61% 76 votes
Lake 11311 Santa Ana Road, Ventura, CA 93001 MoreLess Info
Ventura's Lake Casitas Recreation Area is a huge park with over 400 individual campsites. It is a popular fishing destination. Visitors also hiking, birdwatching and fishing. Campsites must be reserved.
44.6 Miles
82% 66 votes
Parks Hwy 1, North of Ventura, Ventura, CA MoreLess Info
From its location at the mouth of the Ventura River, Emma Wood State Beach is popular with anglers who often catch perch, bass, cabezon and corbina, as well as people who often spot dolphins just off the rocky shore. This beach offers several camping areas.
45.0 Miles
94% 17 votes
Beaches Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, CA 93006 MoreLess Info
Mondos Beach is known for its waves, which makes it a popular location for surfers. The beach is also frequented by visitors for its longboarding and stand up paddleboarding, and many people bring their dogs.
46.3 Miles
92% 37 votes
Horseback Riding 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 MoreLess Info
Private guided trail rides through the Los Padres National Forest and Ventura River Valley are provided through the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company. Both beginners and more experienced riders are accommodated.
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