OstrichLand USA: the Solvang ostrich farm, before you go

OstrichLand quick facts

Address

610 E Highway 246, Solvang, CA 93463

What's new (May 2026)

The SLO Tribune reported the farm plans a bigger parking lot, new walking paths and new fencing

Hours

Daily 9am–6pm; gates close 5:45pm

Booking

"Book Now" on its site. Groups of 30+ call ahead

Price

The SLO Tribune reported $7 per person plus $1 a food bowl (May 16, 2026). The farm says rates rise on most holidays and 3-day weekends

Parking

Usually enough; limited on holidays, spring break and 3-day weekends. RVs and vehicles 20ft+ call ahead

Dogs

Allowed on a leash, in a stroller or held, and kept away from feeding areas

Phone

805-686-9696

What do you do at OstrichLand?

You feed the birds. The farm hands you a feeding bowl, and its own advice is to "stand back, hold on to the feeding bowl" and let the ostriches and emus come to you. There are more than 80 ostriches and 70 emus on 32 acres, plus a gift shop.

Eggs are seasonal: ostrich eggs in spring and summer, emu eggs in winter. Call to check supply, since the farm doesn't list them online when stock is low.

Where to eat and drink near OstrichLand

Two stops on the same stretch of Highway 246 that most visitors drive past. Distances are from the farm.

• HP 2 You lunch at the Hitching Post Wines tasting room, 420 E Highway 246, next to the Hitching Post 2 restaurant: about 0.4 miles, 1 minute by car. The restaurant serves dinner only; this is its separate lunch, a "hot-off-the-grill Hitching Post 2 lunch" with or without wine tasting, Wednesday to Sunday 11:30am to 3pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). No reservations under eight. The current menu includes the grilled artichoke "house specialty" ($15), an oak-grilled burger ($15), tri-tip or pulled-pork street tacos ($14) and a pulled pork sandwich ($16). Takeout too: 805-688-0676.
• Kaena at the Ranch, 800 E Highway 246: about 0.7 miles, 2 minutes by car. Open 11am to 5pm, with free live music on some Saturdays: Kelly Fitzgerald on Dec 5 (12:30 to 3:30pm). Its calendar lists no food trucks right now, but you can bring outside food.

The walk to the tasting room is about 0.4 miles (8 minutes) and to Kaena about 0.7 miles (15 minutes), but both run along the highway, so most people drive.

How much are OstrichLand tickets, and do you need to book?

The farm doesn't post a price list on its site. The SLO Tribune reported $7 per person plus $1 for each food bowl in May 2026, and the farm says rates go up on most holidays and three-day weekends.

Most days you can buy tickets at the farm. At busy times bookings may be required in advance, so check the site or call 805-686-9696 before a holiday visit. Booking online is always an option.

How long do you need at OstrichLand?

The farm doesn't give a visit length. The visit is feeding the birds along the fences and looking round the gift shop, which fits before lunch in Solvang, as the farm itself suggests. Wear closed-toe shoes: the paths are dirt and gravel.

Is OstrichLand worth it?

It's cheap, quick and the birds come right to the fence. The ticket gets you 32 acres, more than 80 ostriches and 70 emus, and a feeding bowl, open every day 9am to 6pm. Trudy and Adair Brown have run it since buying the farm in 2003; Colin and Rosie Cooper started it in the early 1990s. You can't ride the ostriches; the farm's answer is "Nope!"

Is OstrichLand wheelchair accessible?

The farm says all visitors can view and feed the birds, and it has ADA portable restrooms. It asks you to call ahead with specific needs.

Tips before you go

• Make it the first stop: the farm suggests heading into Solvang for pastries afterward.
• No alcohol of any kind is allowed on the farm.
• Holiday weekends mean higher rates and tighter parking.
• Keep dogs well back from the feeding fences.

Good to know

Can you bring dogs to OstrichLand? Yes, on a leash, in a stroller or held. Keep them away from the feeding areas and pick up after them.

Where can you eat lunch near OstrichLand? The Hitching Post Wines tasting room at 420 E Highway 246 serves Hitching Post lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30am to 3pm, about a minute away by car.

Can you ride the ostriches at OstrichLand? No. The farm says they're strictly strutters, not saddled steeds.

How many ostriches are at OstrichLand? The farm says it has more than 80 ostriches and 70 emus on 32 acres.

Don’t miss

• The Hitching Post's tasting room serves its own lunch menu, Wed–Sun 11:30am–3pm, a few minutes up Highway 246. (2026-10) source
• Holidays, spring break and three-day weekends mean limited parking, so go early. source
• Rates rise on most holidays and three-day weekends. source

You might also like

• HP 2 You lunch at the Hitching Post tasting room · about 0.4 miles, walkable. Oak-grilled Hitching Post lunch next to the restaurant. Tip: Wed–Sun 11:30am–3pm; no reservations under 8. Official site · source
• Kaena at the Ranch · about 2 min drive (0.7 mi). Free live music some Saturdays, outside food allowed. Tip: Kelly Fitzgerald plays Sat Dec 5, 12:30 to 3:30pm; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25. Official site · source
• Industrial Eats · about 4 min drive (1.6 mi). Lunch nearby for the whole family at communal tables. Tip: Open daily noon–8pm, per its site. Official site · source
• Mission Santa Inés · about 6 min drive (2.7 mi). Another easy hour in Solvang. Tip: Kids 5 and under get in free. Official site · source

Drive times are without traffic.

Nearby: eat, taste, stay

• Highline Adventures: Ziplines next door
• Solvang windmills: A brewpub under one of four · About 5 min by road
• HP 2 You lunch: Hitching Post 2 lunch at the Hitching Post Wines tasting room, Wed–Sun 11:30am–3pm, about 1 min by car
• Live music this week: Including Kaena's Saturday sets
• Hitching Post 2: Dinner from 4:30pm on the same highway (closed Tuesdays)
• Breakfast in Solvang: Danish pancakes before the birds
• Sta. Rita Hills wineries: Cold-climate Pinot, 1971 vines · Tasting rooms along Highway 246
• Pet-friendly hotels in Solvang: Fees, limits and patios

Quick answers

Where is the ostrich farm in Solvang?

OstrichLand USA is at 610 E Highway 246, between Solvang and Buellton, about half a mile off Highway 101.

What are OstrichLand's hours?

Daily, 9am to 6pm. Gates close at 5:45pm.

How much does OstrichLand cost?

The SLO Tribune reported $7 per person and $1 per bowl of bird food in May 2026. The farm says rates rise on most holidays and three-day weekends, so check its booking page.

Can you buy OstrichLand tickets at the gate?

Most days, yes. At busy times of year bookings may be required in advance, so check the site or call before a holiday.