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Buellton, CA , USA

Buellton

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Buellton

Welcome to Buellton, the quaint town in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley! Known for its wineries, breweries, and delicious local cuisine, this charming destination is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. Don't miss out on exploring nearby Solvang and the stunning vineyard views that make Buellton a hidden gem in California.

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Outdoor4.6/5

Ostrichland USA

Welcome to Ostrichland USA, where the quirkiest residents of Solvang, CA, strut their stuff! Get up close and personal with these fascinating flightless birds. Feed them, take hilarious selfies, and learn all about their super-speedy abilities. Just off Highway 246, this unique attraction is a must-stop for any traveler seeking a dash of adventure and a whole lot of feathers!

Culture4.7/5

Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana

Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana in Buellton captivates visitors with its extensive collection of vintage gas pumps and nostalgic petroliana, offering a unique glimpse into automotive history and Americana.

Culture4.7/5

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Parks-Janeway Carriage House

Step back in time at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House in Santa Ynez, CA! Uncover the rich history of this charming town through fascinating exhibits and artifacts. Get ready to explore the beautifully preserved Carriage House and envision yourself riding in style. A must-visit destination for history buffs and adventure seekers alike!

Landmark4.8/5

Buellton Recreation Center

The Buellton Recreation Center offers a vibrant community hub with stunning sports facilities, a picturesque park, and engaging events, making it the perfect destination for family fun and outdoor activities in this charming California town.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Industrial Eats

Industrial Eats is a hip dining spot in Buellton, CA. This converted warehouse serves up delicious farm-to-table fare in a funky industrial setting. Don't miss their famous wood-fired pizzas and unique craft cocktails. A must-visit for foodies exploring the Santa Ynez Valley!

Eat$$$$4.4/5

Hitching Post 2

Calling all hungry travelers! Hitching Post 2 in Buellton is here to satisfy your cravings. This charming joint serves up juicy steaks, mouthwatering BBQ, and an impressive wine list that celebrates the local Santa Barbara County. With its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, Hitching Post 2 is the perfect pit stop for a delicious meal along Highway 246. Don't miss out on this gem!

Eat$$4.5/5

Ellen's Danish Pancake House

Welcome to Ellen's Danish Pancake House in Buellton, California! This cute little spot on Ave of Flags will transport you straight to Copenhagen with their delectable Danish pancakes. The fluffy delights come loaded with sweet or savory toppings, like Nutella and strawberries or bacon and cheese. Don't miss this scrumptious stop on your California adventure!

Eat$$$4.6/5

Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Barrelworks

Eat$4.4/5

Mother Hubbard's Restaurant

Eat$$$$4.8/5

Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn offers an unforgettable dining experience with its rustic charm, farm-fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit gem in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley.

Eat4.6/5

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Buellton

Eat$$$4.5/5

Copenhagen Sausage Garden

Tucked away in the charming Danish village of Solvang, Copenhagen Sausage Garden is a tantalizing haven for food-loving travelers. Step into a lively atmosphere buzzing with laughter and the aroma of sizzling sausages. Feast on mouthwatering Danish specialties like the rød pølse, while enjoying the picturesque views of Copenhagen Drive. Prepare to unbutton your pants and embrace the gastronomic adventure that awaits!

Stays

Stay4.45/5

Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley

Nestled in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton is a traveler's dream come true! With spacious and comfortable rooms, a refreshing pool, and a tasty breakfast to kickstart your day of exploration, this hotel has it all. Plus, its prime location puts you just moments from wineries, outdoor adventures, and charming small towns. Get ready for a sun-soaked, wine-filled adventure at Hampton Inn & Suites!

Stay4.3/5

Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

Nestled in the heart of California's wine country, Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground offers a unique blend of retro charm, family-friendly amenities, and stunning outdoor experiences, making it an iconic getaway for campers and travelers alike.

Stay4.3/5

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn in Buellton is an iconic roadside stop famous for its rich, flavorful split pea soup and charming Dutch-inspired decor, making it a beloved destination for travelers seeking comfort food and nostalgia.

Stay4.3/5

Sideways Inn

Looking to escape the conventional? Look no further than Sideways Inn in Buellton, CA! Nestled on 114 E Hwy 246, this funky getaway embraces the whimsical spirit of the nearby wine country. With inviting rooms, a sparkling pool, and an eclectic "Sideways" theme, this inn is your ticket to a fun-filled adventure in Central California. Cheers to mischievous memories!

Stay4.15/5

Quality Inn Buellton - Solvang

Nestled in the charming landscape of Buellton, Quality Inn offers cozy accommodations and easy access to the picturesque wine country of Solvang, making it a perfect retreat for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure.

Stay4/5

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Nestled in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley, the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is an oasis of relaxation, where modern comfort meets rustic charm. With spacious and stylish rooms, a sparkling pool to cool off in, and a prime location near wineries and breathtaking nature, this hotel is the perfect base for an adventure-packed escape or a serene wine country getaway. Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable stay!

Things To Do
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5/5
5 h

Unique Santa Barbara Wine Country Private Wine Tours and Tastings

Let us show you wine country from a unique perspective. Our experienced, local owner and expert guides will craft your private wine tour to meet your expectations and to ensure an unforgettable day in the Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy one-on-one tastings, quite often with the owner and/or winemaker. Taste limited release wines from boutique family owned vineyards and wineries.

$580.00
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5/5
2 h

High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara

For those seeking a fun and challenging adventure, spend up to 2 hours on this epic Adventure Course! This course features 80+ obstacles at heights up to 60 feet above the ground, built within an old growth oak grove. There are 4 main routes among 2 different levels, with obstacles ranging in difficulty from easy to very difficult. Challenge yourself at Highline Adventures!

$69.00
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4.9/5
5 h 30 mins

PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton

Enjoy a perfect, carefree day in the Santa Ynez Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. *Hosted transportation via a private vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Grapeline custom touring vans: Concierge class, individual captain’s chairs, standing room, privacy-tinted windows, and a professional driver/host. *Visits to three wineries. Let our Event Specialists plan the perfect itinerary. Grapeline visits a wide array of local wineries, and we place reservations on your behalf. *Standard wine tasting flights at all three partner wineries are included in your package. *You and your friends will have your choice of a delicious boxed picnic lunch in a casual winery setting. Planning for a group larger than 15 or fewer than 6 guests? Grapeline Wine Tours can accommodate your needs—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details. For pickups outside the Santa Ynez Valley area—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details.

$649.00
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4.9/5
7 h

Private Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour.

$500.25
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4.9/5
6 h

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family owned wineries. We work with 25+ wineries so the route varies from day to day. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small production tasting rooms. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates.

$225.00
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4.7/5
5 h

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase a tasting or enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Food options will be available for purchase either at the wineries or in the quaint town of Los Olivos. If you want to explore the breadth and diversity that the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country has to offer this is the tour for you! Our incredible guides will offer interpretation & history about the Santa Ynez Valley throughout the day.

$139.00
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4.6/5

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving tour, explore iconic movie locations, award-winning vineyards, and charming towns. Highlights include: • Learn about the “Sideways Effect” on Pinot Noir and Merlot • Discover five distinct wine trails, including Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos Promenade • Visit Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the Firestone Vineyard barrel room • Explore biodynamic, sustainable wineries producing estate wines • See which wineries earned gold and platinum medals for quality and accessibility • Discover rich local history, from Spanish missions to celebrity residents A perfect mix of cinematic nostalgia and wine-country discovery.

$19.99
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2 h 30 mins

Explore Santa Ynez Valley in 4 by 4 Bronco Tour

Explore the rugged beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley on a 2.5-hour 4x4 Bronco tour across 1,200 acres of private ranch land. This educational adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes while learning about the area's rich history, geology, and ecology. With an experienced guide at the wheel, enjoy an interactive journey that includes a visit to a working protea flower farm and insights into local wildlife. This tour caters to all ages, making it perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking an immersive outdoor experience. - Maximum of 4 guests - 2.5-hour professionally guided tour in a climate-controlled Ford Bronco - Experience the peek performance of a Ford Bronco over steep hill climbs and rugged dirt trails - Includes free trail snacks, drinks, and an exclusive photo opportunity access

$349.00
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5/5
48 h

Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)

Sit at the winemaker’s table! Our Private Wine Tour is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine tasting experience for your own group of 4 -8. What It Is: A 5.0 star rated Private Wine Tour with a knowledgeable host and exclusive access to boutique, elevated wineries. This is your day, based on your private group’s preferences. What It’s Not: No public wineries or crowded bar tasting rooms. No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties. What’s Included: All tasting fees, exclusive access to premium wineries, a made-to-order organic lunch, and transportation in a Tesla X SUV (4 guests) or Luxury Mercedes Van (5-8 guests). Our locally owned and operated tour is built around private boutique vineyards, elevated wines, and premium winemakers and their stories. We are a 5.0 star rated wine tour company with thousands of reviews on Google and Yelp and in business since 2007.

$274.75
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5/5

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette. Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS). Perfect for couples looking for a more unique experience beyond the commercial wineries. Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves. Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests) • LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating

$235.00
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5/5
6 h

Tours of Santa Barbara . ( Private ) 6 hours .

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . In this journey you'll see the region's finest places while discovering a portfolio of local and hidden attractions taking you to hot spots combined with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour . AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 62 YEARS because of ext. walking, stairways and brief climbing .

$219.00
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5/5

Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

Join us for a boutique and casual afternoon excursion to Santa Barbara's gorgeous wine country. Enjoy a later start time and you won't miss out  on the fun! Small intimate groups provide for an authentic an boutique experience with ultra-premium vineyards included.

$190.89
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5/5

Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two carefully selected wineries. Your experience includes door-to-door transportation, a guided 90-minute horseback ride through the vineyards, and tastings at two exceptional wineries. Lunch is available for purchase during the tour but is not included in the tour price. This experience lasts approximately 7 hours and offers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and world-class wine in one unforgettable day.

$650.00
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5/5
6 h

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and is tailored to your group’s preferences. Choose up to 3 wineries from our list of small production and family-owned wineries, or simply tell us your wine preferences and we will do all the work for you. We visit estate wineries on this tour. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates. *Gratuities are not included. Please tip your guide.

$375.00
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5/5
6 h

Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This guided tour includes a picnic lunch at local winery or vineyard and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton or Los Alamos.

$450.00
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5/5
6 h

Wine Tours ( private ) 6 full hours .

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 30 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a little bit of both ( time permitting ) or create a customized itinerary yourself and visit the wineries of your choice all located within the Santa Ynez Valley. Additionally, only with your request your guide will visit Solvang, have you enjoy tastings from a local olive tree farm and make a stop at ostrich land. ................here's to the best of an unforgettable Touring experience !

$149.00
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch

This ride showcases some of the best scenery in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our high quality, easy to ride electric-assist bicycles makes cycling the wine country accessible to everyone. This spectacular ride takes you through picturesque landscapes, sun-draped vineyards, and oak-studded rolling hills. Tour includes wine and olive oil tasting.

$225.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Skynet Playground

Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial adventure. This innovative playground features a netted course designed for bouncing, balancing, crawling, and climbing, allowing participants to explore their limits in a safe environment. With up to 90 minutes of limitless fun, the experience is accompanied by expert guides who ensure safety and provide essential instructions. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the oak grove, this adventure is perfect for family outings, team-building events, or celebrating special occasions.

$15.00
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5/5

Solvang Ventura Wine Tour by Car

Unwind with a visit to local boutique wineries from Los Angeles in a luxury passenger van. A perfect blend of exploration, storytelling, and delicious moments! Then, experience the charm of Solvang like never before! Stroll through picturesque streets lined with Danish-style architecture while an expert guide shares the town’s rich history and culture.

$400.00
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5/5
1 h 15 mins

Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry

Transform your kids into Vikings for a day on this engaging adventure in Solvang. Children will embark on a quest that includes a scavenger hunt through the charming Danish village, exploring the Solvang Viking Museum, and discovering ancient Viking lore. Young adventurers will have fun inventing Viking names, hunting for hidden clues, and tasting freshly made aebleskiver, a local favorite. The tour wraps up with a visit to a local arcade, making it a well-rounded experience of history and play. - Fun-filled 90-minute Viking adventure designed for kids ages 5-12 - Interactive scavenger hunt through Solvang and - Entry to the Viking Museum - Includes aebleskiver donuts and arcade tokens - Limited group size of 12 for personalized attention

$45.00
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