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Taste · Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez wineries
Sunstone's stone caves, Sanford Winery's 1971 vines, where the Sta. Rita Hills began, and Melville's cold-climate Pinot: eight wineries across the valley and a one-day plan that works.
Family-friendly wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley
Kunekune pigs, llamas and minis at Folded Hills, a playground at Vega's 1853 ranch and free bubbles for kids at Brick Barn. Five wineries where kids are welcome, with the house rules at each.
Taste · Santa Barbara
Best Santa Barbara County wineries
Picnic in gazebos at Beckmen, the county's first biodynamic vineyard, eat lunch from Roblar's own farm or book a private seated Cabernet tasting at Brave & Maiden. Nine wineries, picked by the day you want.
OstrichLand USA: know before you go
Feed 80-plus ostriches and 70 emus from a bowl (hold it with both hands) on a 32-acre farm on Highway 246. Hours, holiday pricing and dog rules.
Solvang ghost tours and food tours
The Haunt's $55 ghost hunt hands you an EMF meter; by day, Secret Solvang's 2-hour food walk includes a Michelin Bib Gourmand sandwich.
Santa Ynez Valley with kids: a 2-day plan
Feeding bowls at OstrichLand, pony rides from age 2, goats at the Folded Hills Farmstead and a free garden, with each place's kids price.
Highline Adventures: ziplines & prices
Three dual ziplines on a ranch across the Santa Ynez River bed from Highway 246, plus the Skynet. From $139, with age and weight rules.
Horseback riding in the Santa Ynez Valley
Vineyard rides with wine from $150, river trail rides and pony rides for kids from age 2 in Buellton, and beach rides near Santa Barbara.
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