The Ynez

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Zaca Mesa's tasting room on Foxen Canyon Road

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.

9 wineries · Verified Oct 2026

Pattern card with a hot air balloon motif for Santa Ynez Valley balloon rides

Weekend · Santa Ynez

Hot air balloon rides in the Santa Ynez Valley

Sky's The Limit's $265 sunrise flight drifts an hour over the vines and lands to a champagne toast; weekday sunset flights are $300.

3 flights · Verified Oct 2026

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