2012 Solvang & the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Guide

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In the Heart of Santa BarbaraWine Country

Living the Life

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BallardBuellton

Los AlamosLos OlivosSanta Ynez

SolvangCalifornia

In the Heart of Santa BarbaraWine Country

Living the Life

ActivitiesMapsLodgingDining

Visitors Guide

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Published annually in cooperationwith Solvang Conference & VisitorsBureau (SCVB) and Santa Ynez ValleyVisitors Association (SYVVA). Allrights reserved. SCVB and SYVVA

have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented inthis guide; but assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions.Laura Kath, Editor-in-Chief.Cheryl Crabtree and Nancy Ransohoff, Contributing Writers.

Copyright 2012 SCVB and SYVVA. Printed in the USA.

Solvang Conference & Visitors BureauP.O. Box 70, Solvang, CA 93464

Visitors Center:1639 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang

Toll-Free: 1-800-468-6765

Phone: (805) 688-6144www.SolvangUSA.com

Santa Ynez Valley Visitors AssociationP.O. Box 1918 Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Toll-Free: 1-800-742-2843

Phone: (805) 686-0053www.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com

6 Welcome

An Overview of Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.

8 Visiting the Valley

Touring the towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos,

Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang.

22 Art & Ancestry

Preserving the past and celebrating the present.

24 Fresh Fare

An ever-changing food scene includes traditional

favorites as well as emerging modern cuisine.

26 Amazing Grapes

Sip and swirl through 4 appellations, 120 vineyards

and a world of award-winning wines.

30 Get Outside

Bikes, hikes, horses and more.

36 Itinerary Ideas

Great ways to experience the Valley.

41 Annual Events

A complete calendar of the years celebrations.

42 Weddings & Events

Tips for planning those special occasions.

45 Visitor Resource Guide

A comprehensive guide to dining, traveling

and wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley.

48 Lodging Guide

Accommodations and amenities to fit every budget.

56 Wine Tasting Rooms

Get the 411 on more than 80 tasting rooms

throughout the Valley.

58 Santa Ynez Valley Area Map

About the Cover: The Santa Ynez Valley is recognized worldwide for its outstanding vineyards producing world-class wines as well as for its impressive horse ranches and renowned training, breeding and veterinary facilities. Living the wine country and equestrian life is possible with experiences provided by tour companies such as Vino Vaqueros pictured on the cover--from front to back are Skye Hughes, Kelly LeBrock, Charmaine Bostwick and Matthew Ladin at the Fess Parker Vineyard in Los Olivos.

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his picturesque destination in Santa Barbara County, California, is lessthan two hours up the coast from Los Angeles yet feels like a worldawayfrom the European village-style of the city of Solvang founded byDanish-Americans in 1911 to the charming, tiny gem of rural Ballard,

the bustling gateway city of Buellton, the vintage western town of Los Alamos, theartsy, wine-infused community of Los Olivos and the turn-of-the-20th-centurytownship of Santa Ynezits easy to meander from one to the other, as theyreclustered closely together like wine grapes.

Tour and taste at some of the more than 80 acclaimed wineries and tastingrooms offering Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and other varietalsand pack a pic-nic with savories from a local farm stand. Shop at art galleries, clothing boutiques,specialty gift shops and antique stores, or recharge at a day spa. Or explore a laven-der farm or horse ranch, an ostrich or alpaca farm, or get a hawks-eye view soaringfrom a glider ride. Then hit the town for a scrumptious mealchoose from farm-to-table dining, elegant wine-country cuisine, Danish specialties as well as interna-tional and classic American favorites.

Still have energy? How about a live concert, dancing or a experiencing a profes-sional performance under summer stars at PCPA Theaterfest? Or take in live enter-tainment and glamorous gaming at the Chumash Casino Resort. When its time toturn in for the night, choose from 34 comfortable inns, cozy bed & breakfasts, lux-ury resorts or full-service hotelseach offering rates, amenities and seasonal orthemed packages for every budget. At the end of your Solvang and Santa Ynez Val-ley getaway, the only thing youll be wishing for is a longer stayso make plans toreturn soon to live this life to the fullest!

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Looking for a postcard perfect year-round playground with warm,

sunny days and crisp, clear nights? World-class wine tasting? Bicy-

cling and hiking with spectacular scenery? Outdoor fun such as

horseback riding, golfing, boating, kayaking and fishing? Discover

Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valleywhere its easy to be living this

life! Savor warm hospitality from friendly folks, complemented by a

breathtaking backdrop of sage-green and golden oak-studded hills.

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Velkommen til Solvang!


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nly 125 miles north of LosAngeles and adjacent to the1804 Old Mission Santa Ins

(now a National Historic LandmarkDistrict), Solvang thrived and settlerscarried on Danish traditions of lan-guage, folk dancing, music, and cui-sine. Bethania Lutheran Church,dedicated in 1928, was built in the ar-chitectural style of Denmarks BishopGrundtvig churches and features awooden ship hanging from the nave,still popular with visitors today.

Solvang feels like northern Europe,yet in the center of California. Just asit does in Copenhagen, Denmarks na-tional symbol the Little Mermaid

bronze sculpture (in size authorizedreplica) welcomes visitors at the inter-section of Mission Drive and AlisalRoad. As the 20th century progressedand Solvangs population grew, morebuildings began to reect the Danishfarm-style architecturethe cross-beamed bindingsvaerk, timbers fram-ing either brick or stucco, handsomelycarved eaves and doorways, and roof-ing of blue-green copper or thatchmade of wood shingles cut jagged atthe edges. Windmills of all sizes catchthe rst and last light throughout thevillage. Danish tradition holds that thepresence of a stork on a rooftop wardsoff lightning and brings good luck

that continues to smile on Solvang andall its visitors still.

After the conclusion of World WarII, idyllic Solvang was discovered bythe media and described as a spotlessDanish village that blooms like a roseand enticed travelers to experience itfor themselves. The Danish Days annualfestival emerged in 1936 and continuesto commemorate Solvangs heritageduring the third weekend of every Sep-tember. Festivals are traditional partsof Solvangs charmfrom the Taste ofSolvang every March to the Old MissionSanta Ins Fiesta each August and Julefestduring December. (See Annual Eventson page 41)

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Just 101 years ago, three Danish-Americans educators discovered a place in sunny California where land

was plentiful and their culture could prosperand founded Solvang (sunny field in Danish) as a 9,000+

acre enclave in the verdant Santa Ynez Valley.

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In 2009, Solvang was honored withthe prestigious Preserve America Com-munity award by the national Advi-sory Council on Historic Preservation.The Centennial Celebration throughout2011 featured many special eventshighlighted by a return Royal Visit inJune 2010 of Henrik, His Royal High-ness The Prince Consort of Denmark;and his dedication of Centennial Plazathe starting point of The HeritageTrail, honoring those institutions, attrac-tions, industries, and points of interestthat tell the educational and entertainingstory of Solvangs rich heritage, espe-cially vibrant at the not-to-be-missedElverhoj Museum of History & Art.

Be drawn into Scandinavian cul-ture strolling Solvangs ower-linedstreets or stepping into authentic bak-

eries and more than 30 restaurantsand cafes (See Dining Guide, pages45-46). More than a dozen wine-tast-ing rooms, wine bars and gourmetfood shops tempt palates with thebounty of nearby vineyards andwineries. For the areas freshest fruits,veggies, owers and local items, checkout the downtown Farmers Marketevery Wednesday afternoon year-round near Solvang Park.

Shopping in Solvang is like a kalei-doscopeturn in any direction withinthis pedestrian-friendly village and de-light in an array of colorful items suchas clogs, hand-made lace, clothing,ironwork, porcelain, elegant col-lectibles, beautifully crafted imports,vibrant arts and crafts, vibrant furnish-ings and classic toys in more than 150

one-of-a-kind stores, art galleries andantique centers. The primary retailareas are along Mission Drive, Copen-hagen Drive, Alisal Road and charmingside streets beckon with wonderfulclusters of shops in courtyards andsquares. (Discover more about arts,culture and recreation on pages 24-32)

Now in its second century,Solvangs 5,200+ residents of manycultures still continue to enjoy thesame traditions as the founders envi-sionedembracing the warm, sunnyweather, authentic Danish cuisine, hos-pitality, and old-world charmwhilewelcoming friends, family and visitorsfrom around the world to share thejoys of Californias Little Denmark.


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H. C. ANDERSEN MUSEUM

Born in Denmark, beloved throughout theworld, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)wrote more than 150 tales, including UglyDuckling, Little Mermaid, Snow Queen,Thumbelina and Emperors New Clothes.Learn about HCA, his life and work. Browse a wide selection of Andersen titles. Open every day. Free admission.

1680 Mission Dr., 805-688-2052Above The Book Loft (no elevator)www.bookloftsolvang.com

NODDING PLACE QUILTS / BLOSSOM APPAREL

Come see our huge selection of beautiful quilts in all sizes and styles, with accessories, and very affordable. Also, you'll loveour newly added line of women's apparel for all ages.

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THE JULE HUS

The best of Old WorldChristmas since 1967.Not only at Christmas,but all the year through,the gift you give to oth-ers, is a joy that returnsto you.

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Wine country bikerentals/tours of the valleysmany wineries, lavender,apple and miniature horsefarms. Visit historic Ballard and Los Olivos onyour self-guided bike tourstarting at $25 per person.

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THE HOME CONNECTION

The Home Connection was established in 1990 by a Mother-Daughter team. They take pride inoffering many American made linessuch as Peggy Karr glassware,Blenko Vases, Woof-n-Poof Holiday,and newly added Simply Amish furniture and family games. Also, always stock a complete line ofhandpainted Polish Pottery. 425 Alisal Rd., #D, 805-686-4553www.solvanghomeconnection.com

EL RANCHO MARKET

We are constantly addingnew wines, creating newdishes. Let our food enhance your wine tour.Open 6 a.m. 10 p.m.

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THE BOOK LOFT VIN HUS

A shop like no other. Wine, cheese, candy, gourmet foods, coffee and tea. All the good stuff for the perfect picnic or gift basket!

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VISITING THE VALLEY

BallardBallard is considered a tiny rural town (population 467),but it holds some of the valleys most treasured gems. Firstoff, a Little Red Schoolhouse thats been educating youngBallard residents since 1883. Today its one the top-per-forming schools in Santa Barbara County and the schoolbell still rings to summon students. Plus, its home to TheBallard Inn & Restaurantone of the most romantic B&Bs in the region with Chef/Owner Budi Kazali creating delec-table wine-country fusion meals. Its well worth a brief visitto Ballard to see historic homes, churches and experiencethe serenity and charm of a well-preserved country burg.

Los OlivosCalifornia history melds with modern-day art galleries, wine

tasting rooms and upscale shops in Los Olivos, a picture-perfectcountry town in the northeast part of the valley (population

1,132). Its a laid-back place where locals sit on wooden porchesand chat with friends and visitors; and most people wear jeans,

cowboy boots and casual attire. The town dates back to the 1860s,when the stagecoach route began to pass through. Historic Matteis

Tavern was built to house and feed passengers and Victorian homes and businesses cluster nearby around the community

hub at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado Avenue, centered by a agpole. Vineyards, lavender farms,

orchards, ranches and horse trails surround the town.This is a fantastic place to visit for a one-stop wine country ex-

perience. Many historic structures hold distinctly modern enter-prises. Sip local vintages at a tasting room (choose among more

than 30 within a 5-block area) and sample locally grown olive oils(Los Olivos means the olives). Dine at a casual caf or gourmet

restaurant. Shop for contemporary art and locally made gifts. Popinto the Wildling Art Museum to view the best in American wilder-

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Santa YnezIs this 2012, or have we traveled in a time warp back to thedays of blacksmith shops, feed stores, and stores with horseshitched to posts in the front? In the vintage cowboy town ofSanta Ynez (population 4,418), its sometimes hard to tell.It looks much the same as it did in the late 1800s, withfalse-front buildings and of course, a historic saloon. How-ever, this ole cowboy town also boasts plenty of conven-iences for modern-day trail riders. Restaurants serve upvarious options for diners, from casual pancakes and wafes(beloved by locals) to steaks, Italian fare, Latin cuisine andhigh-end locavore feasts. Modern shops and galleries linehorse-shoe embedded streets.

Dont miss the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museumand Parks-Janeway Carriage House for a fascinating dose ofOld West heritage and myriad events year-round. The Chumash Casino Resort is adjacent to the township with 24/7gaming, live entertainment, dining and a luxurious hotel.

Old Santa Ynez Day every June is just one wonderful timeto visit, when the town celebrates its heritage with a streetfair, parade and country-western entertainment. Cyclistsgravitate to Santa Ynez as well for the world-class trainingcenter, cycling tours or just the chance to ride a bike alongserene country roadstheres plenty to see and do in thetown that gave the Valley its name (Saint Agnes in English.)

BALLARD

Little Red Schoolhouse(Ballard Elementary), 688-4812

Seein Spots Miniature Donkey Farm & Petting Zoo, 688-2275

BUELLTON

Andre Organic Lavender Farm, 350-0593

Buellton Historical Society History Room, 260-8233

Classic Organic Farm and Produce Stand, 714-4420

Nojoqui Falls County Park,934-6123

Oak Park, 688-7474

Ostrich Land, 686-9696

Parks Plaza Movie Theaters, 688-7434

PAWS (Off-leash) Dog Park,688-7474

Restoration Oaks Ranch/SantaBarbara Blueberries, 686-5718

River View Park, 688-7474

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, 688-7474

Santa Ynez Valley Farm & Petting Zoo, 350-8045

Santa Rosa County Park,934-6123

LOS ALAMOS

Los Alamos County Park, 934-6123

Los Alamos Valley Historical Display & Depot, 344-3315

LOS OLIVOS

Clairmont Farm Lavender,688-7505

Global Gardens, 693-1600

Greenhaven Orchard /Dittmar Farms, 264-7100

Lavinia Campbell Park, 693-5090

Los Olivos Homegrown Garlic, 448-1140

Olive Hill Farm, 693-0700

Wildling Art Museum, 688-1082

SANTA YNEZ

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, 686-5050 & Nature Center, 693-0691

Chumash Casino Resort, 686-0855

Quacken Farms, 688-3613

Rancho Olivos, 686-9653

Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables, 683-5686

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House,688-7889

Summerset Farms

Windhaven Glider Rides, 688-2517

Santa Ynez County Park, 934-6123

SOLVANG

Apple Lane Farm, 688-5481

Centennial Plaza, 688-5575

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, 686-1211

Flag Is Up Farms/Monty Roberts, 688-9709

Hans Christian Andersen Museum, 688-6010

Hans Christian Andersen Park, 688-7529

Jelling Stone Museum/Actors Corner Center, 686-2409

Morrell Nut & Berry Farm, 688-8969

Old Mission Santa Ines & Museum, 688-4815

Olive House, 686-5159

PCPA Theaterfest Box Office,928-7731

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch, 686-4002

Solvang Park, 688-7529

Solvang Festival Theater, 686-1789

Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum, 686-9522

Sunny Fields Park, 688-7529

Wheel Fun, 688-0091

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Points of InterestThere are so many things to see, do, experience and taste throughout the

Santa Ynez Valley, plan to stay an extra day or two. Arranged by location,

heres a sampling of some of the most popular attractions as well as farm

stands (marked with symbol below and on the fold-out map). Be sure

to call for address, open/closing times and fees. For additional information

on Dining, see page 45; for Tours, see page 54; for Wine Tasting, see page

56. (Listed alphabetically, all area codes 805).

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Los AlamosSurrounded by ranches, farms and vineyards at the northern entryto the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos (population 1,890) is located at the junction of US Highway 101 and State Route 135. The mainthoroughfare known as Bell Street is only seven blocks long yet re-ects as much Old West heritage as any small town on CaliforniasCentral Coast. Founded in 1876, two ranchers each donated part oftheir land to create the town site.

Named Los Alamos (Spanish for the cottonwoods) that stillgrace the area, it looks and feels like an 1880s stagecoach and trainstopfortunately both have been preserved as the Union Hotel & Saloon and the Depot Antique Mall & Pub today. Other lodgings include two motels and a Victorian-style Bed & Breakfast. Buildingsold and new house art galleries, one-of-a-kind shops, wine tastingrooms and restaurants for every type of diner from locavore to carni-vore. In September, Los Alamos Old Days honors the town's 1876founding with a weekend celebration including a paradean excellenttime to wrangle a visit with free fun for the whole family.

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BuelltonBuellton (population 4,828) is an important gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley. It straddles both sides of US Highway 101(north-south) at State Route 246 (east-west), and from this thriving hub, you have easy access to all regional destinations.Buellton provides essential travel/visitor needslodgings, shops, service stations, grocery storesplus lots of extras, includ-ing a range of restaurants, serving everything from tacos and pancakes to sushi and western-style grilled steaks.

Before US Highway 101 was built, the Pacic Coast Highway (now Avenue of Flags) traversed the town. Starting in1924, Buelltons Pea Soup Andersens Restaurant lured travelers off the highway with tasty split pea soup. It quickly became a popular stopover along Californias Central Coast. If you dine there, climb upstairs to view vintage photos in the Buellton

Historical Societys free History Room on the second oor. TheOscar-winning 2004 wine-themed road-trip movie Sideways waslmed in various locations around the Santa Ynez Valley and fea-tured some iconic venuesa waitress in a restaurant? Check outHitching Post II. The motel with the windmill? Days Inn. Funny-looking birds? Head over to Ostrich Land. Theyre all in Buellton!


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Art is a strong thread woven into the rich, textured cultural fabric of the Santa Ynez Valley.

vibrant arts community thrives here with exhibi-tions, events, entertainment, museums and gal-leries galore. In Los Olivos, the Wildling Art

Museum is dedicated to presenting and preserving Americanwilderness art with engaging seasonal exhibitions, nature-related art classes, eld trips, lms and lectures. Art is evenblended with wine at Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio in LosOlivos, where bottles are labeled with works of impressionistart and guests are invited to express themselves by paintingon community canvases or sketching in art journals. GalleryLos Olivos displays the art of more 40 regional artists. St.Marks-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church dates to 1943 when itwas founded in Solvang and relocated to its current Arts &Crafts style building in Los Olivos in 1977; a cornerstone ofthe community offering a range of spiritual, arts, music andservice programs.

Ancestry also plays an important role in the communitiesof the Santa Ynez Valleypast is very much a part of thepresent. Solvang was founded in 1911 by Danish-Ameri-cans with a vision of a place to honor their Scandinaviantraditions. The western-style towns of Los Olivos, SantaYnez, Buellton, Ballard and Los Alamos each have their ownpersonalities and colorful histories of ranching, agricultureas well as Native American, Spanish and Mexicansettlements. Soak up Solvangs Danish backgroundat the Elverhj Museum of History & Art in roomsbrimming with historic photos, artifacts, Danisharts, crafts and period pieces. Docents periodicallydress in authentic Danish costumes to create livinghistory and rotating exhibits throughout the yearalong with creative programs stimulate the senses.The Hans Christian Andersen Museum honors themulti-talented Danish father of the modern fairytale. A bronze statue of Andersen graces SolvangPark. Solvangs Danish provincial-style architecture reects itsroots. Dont miss the 1804 Old Mission Santa Ines, a NationalHistoric Landmark District and the Mission Mills State His-toric Park (being developed by the Santa Barbara Trust for

Historic Preservation). Solvangs Vintage Motorcycle Museumpays homage to two-wheeled wonders. Thomas Kinkade Sig-nature Gallery in Solvang showcases the painter of Light.Solvang architectural treasures abound including BethaniaLutheran Church and the Little Mermaid bronze sculpture. A 1/3-size replica of Copenhagens famous 17th-centuryRundetaarn (Round Tower) is nestled behind one of the villages four large windmills at 436 Alisal Road. Take a mo-ment to relax on the sladerbnken (gossip bench) locatedat1518 Mission Drive. Solvangs world-famous chiming carillon clock tower atop at 486 First Street plays seasonaltunesand serves as a reminder that there is always plenty of time to relax here. The Valleys multi-cultural heritage ison display in Santa Ynez at the Santa Ynez Valley HistoricalMuseum & Carriage House, with eight rooms of intriguingmemorabilia from the Chumash Indians through 20th-cen-tury ranching days with the largest collection of horse-drawnvehicles west of the Mississippi. Western history reinventsitself in Los Alamosthe vintage train depot is now an an-tique mall & wine pub. (See listings on page18 for more information).

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The epicurean bounty of the

Santa Ynez Valley is readily avail-

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Whether youre looking for a romantic wine-country dinner or a signature Scandinavian family meal, youllfind italong with much morein the Santa Ynez Valley. From casual to upscale and Japanese to Greek, thepassword here is variety.

Fresh Fare

long with that variety is an ever-changing culinaryscene that has evolved to embrace the locavore andfarm-to-table movements. Mild, sun-soaked win-

ters and a year-round growing season make the valley a ripelocation for eating fresh and local. Chef Bradley Ogden ofRoot 246 notes, The local farms and growers have alwaysbeen there, but its growing by leaps and boundsthey areso supportive of the local restaurants. The sophisticatedRoot 246, adjacent to Hotel Corque in Solvang, featuresOgdens signature farm-to-table cuisine and extensive selec-tion of local wines. Youll nd Ogden and other local chefsprowling the bustling Solvang Village Farmers Market everyWednesday afternoon year-round. Seasonal farm stands alsooffer overowing bins of fresh produce, lavender, olive oilsand more throughout the valley. (See listings on page 18.)

Hungry yet? The intoxicating aromas at Solvangs authen-tic Danish bakeries such as Olsens Danish Village Bakery andMortensens Danish Bakery will lure you in. Pastries, kringles,marzipan, almond rings, cakes, cookies, tarts and breads arethe traditional treats, and some of the bakers are third- andfourth-generation Danes. Sample traditional Danish andAmerican specialties at such long-time local favorites such asthe Greenhouse Caf and Bit ODenmark in Solvang. RiverGrill at The Alisal serves up savory California classicswith a western air for breakfast, lunch and dinner,along with a panoramic golf course view. The casualyet elegant Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Caf, spot-lighted in the movie Sideways, offers fresh, localwine-friendly cuisine for lunch and dinner daily, along withover 500 local and international wines in its retail shop. Thefocus at Fresco Valley Caf in Solvang is on fresh, organic in-gredients in salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees, withmade-from-scratch soups, salad dressings and delectable pas-tries. Succulent Cafe and Trading Company in Solvang hasfresh delicious comfort foods with a are.

For a perfect picnic to take to nearby vineyards, CachumaLake or Nojoqui Falls, among the many options of places tograb your xings is El Rancho Marketplace, an upscale grocerfeaturing full-service meat counter, delicious deli sandwiches,fresh local organic produce, wines and spirits. Dont-missspecialty food shops include everything from locally-madechocolate and fudge to olive oils. Global Gardens in LosOlivos features an exclusive line of extra-virgin olive oils,fruit vinegars, appetizer spreads, glazes, savory snacks andconfections, along with daily tastings of locally-grown or-ganic California extra-virgin olive oils.

The amazing culinary cornucopia continues with Chi-nese, Mexican, Italian and German restaurants, along withfamily-friendly pancake houses, sandwich shops, brew pubsand even a caf located in anart gallery. (For complete de-tails, dig into the Dining Guideon pages 45-46.)

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Wine tasting and touring

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Planted and nurtured with exceptional care, Santa Ynez Valley grapes are

lovingly crafted into world-class wine sipped and savored around the world.

Amazing Grapes

ine tasting and touring is a unique, memorableand not-to-be-missed experience here. SantaYnez Valley is one of four distinct American

Viticultural Areas (AVA)also known as wine appella-tionsin Santa Barbara Countys wine country. The othersare Santa Maria Valley, Sta. (Santa) Rita Hills and HappyCanyon of Santa Barbara (tucked in the east end of SantaYnez Valley). Together, they comprise 23,000+ acres ofgrape vineyards that annually produce more than a millioncases of wineincluding popular Chardonnay, Pinot Noirand Syrah, but also top-notch Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc,Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and dozens ofother varietals. The unusual east-west orientation of theareas coastal mountains creates transverse valleys that funnelcool Pacic Ocean air and fog inland during the late after-noon and evening. The resulting hot sunny days and coolnights are a winning combination for both wine grapes andwine tasters. Since missionaries planted the rst wine grapeshere in the early 19th century, through Prohibition to themodern era of viticulture that began in the 1960s, areawinemakers have combined traditional techniques with cut-ting-edge innovations, most recently with an emphasis onsustainable and organic methods. The Oscar-winning 2004movie Sideways shone a bright Hollywood spotlight on theCentral Coast wine scene and spurred visitors to explore theregion, which now rivals other blockbuster wine-touringdestinations. (For a list of tasting rooms and wine bars open tothe public without appointments, see the Wine Tasting Guideon page 56.)

Touring Wine CountryMost of the 90+ wineries here are small boutique opera-tions and many are family-owned. Visitors enjoy the re-laxed, friendly atmosphere where its not unusual to end upchatting with the winemaker or owner in the tasting roomeither at the winery or in townall within a 2- to 20-minute drive. Hit the wine trails (design your own itinerary

or sign up with a local tour company for a professionallyguided tour in a limousine, jeep, van or private sedan. Thelocally-owned and operated Stagecoach Company Wine Toursis one of the dozens that offer daily wine-tasting excursions(See Touring on page 54).

On-site vineyard tasting rooms range from rustic con-verted barns to lavish Mediterranean-style villas. At SanfordWinery & Vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills, the tasting room andits spacious terraces are adjacent to the stone and adobe win-ery and estate vineyards. Foley Estates Vineyard, also in Sta.Rita Hills appellation, is home to a 3,500- square-foot tast-ing room and event center with spectacular vistas of moun-tain ranges and oak-studded hills. Bridlewood Estate Wineryblends rustic, Span-ish-style architecturewith a modern, arti-san winery in a formerArabian horse ranch.

Sippin In TownBuzzing vino venuesinclude the charmingartistic town of LosOlivos, which is home to more than 30 tasting rooms sur-rounded by restaurants and art galleries. Avant Tapas & Winein Buellton pours wines from more than 30 Central Coastvintners, many of which are made in the Terravant WineCompanys adjacent custom crush facility. Figueroa Moun-tain Brewing Co. next door offers craft beers, ales and winetasting, too. In Lompoc, the Wine Ghetto is a loose col-lection of small wineries, boasting many production facili-ties and more than a dozen tasting rooms in a two-blockindustrial complex. You can also sip and savor a variety of wines in convenient

downtown Solvang tasting roomsall within a corks tossfrom each other. Dascomb Cellars, Lucas & Lewellen and acluster of other wineries offer tastings and sales of their ownlabels. Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Tastes of the Valleys Wine Barand Valley Vino Wine Bar & Merchant feature a diverse array ofwines for any palate with a focus on the Central Coast. Vinhus is a destination for Danish specialty foods, cheesesand wines. There are hundreds of wine-related events eachyear. See events calendars on www.SolvangUSA.com andwww.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com

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DASCOMB CELLARS

The Dascomb family owns one of the oldestvineyards in the County and has been producing hand-crafted wines since 1976. New in 2012 is an on-site gourmet cheeseshop! Enjoy wine, gourmet cheese, as well as pairings in a welcoming atmosphere! Located at the corner of First & Copenhagen in Solvang.

1659 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang805-691-9175 www.Dascombcellars.com

TASTES OF THE VALLEYS WINE BAR

Intimate wine cellar, tastingroom and shop. Taste Au BonClimat, Arcadian, Margerum,Happy Canyon, and winesfrom the Central Coast and beyond. Open late daily.Available for parties andevents. Bring ad in for 20%discount on all flights.

1672 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-7111,Corner of First St. and Mission Dr. (Hwy 246),www.tastesofthevalleys.com

ARTISTE WINERY

Paint while you taste wine at our working artist studioin Los Olivos. Artiste Winery blends wine andart in a unique way thatmakes for a memorabletasting experience. Open daily, 11am 5:30pm.

Photo courtesy of www.santaynezwineclub.com.2948 Grand Ave, Studio ELos Olivos, 805-686-2626www.Artiste.com

A destination all its own, Bridlewood blends a modern,artisan winery with rusticSpanish-style architecture reminiscent of Californias historic missions. Bring in this ad for one complimentary classic tasting.

3555 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez800-467-4100www.bridlewoodwinery.com

WANDERING DOG WINE BAR

Unique flights of wine, beer andchampagne! 40+ local and imported wines by the glass.Blind tasting every Thursday.Sparkling flights every day.Gourmet cheese and antipastoplatters too! Open late and livemusic on weekends.

1539 Mission Dr. "C", Solvang, 805-686-9126,www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

S.B. WINE COUNTRY CYCLING TOURS, LLC

Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours is a locally based bicycletouring company that offers both multi-day and daily guided biketours in the wine country. Road and hybrid b ikerentals are also available.

Corey Evans & Tim Gorham, Co-Owners3630 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 888-557-8687www.winecountrycycling.com

VALLEY VINO WINE BAR & MERCHANT

We invite you to share withus, some of our favoritewines from the Valley. Madefrom the most creative andpassionate winemakers.Come in for a taste, a glass,

or some bottles. Beer on tap, and unique merchandise. Offeringhospitality and a great vino experience! Open everyday.

1557 Mission Dr., Solvang 805-691-9548www.valleyvinowinebar.com

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45 Industrial Way, Buellton, 805-694-2252www.FIGMTNBREW.com

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Enjoying the great outdoors on

two wheels is just one way of ex-

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year-round weather and scenery.

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The call of the outdoors is loud and clear in the Santa Ynez Valley where mild weather

and an abundance of sunny days year-round make it easy to get out and have fun.

Get Outside

he golden and sage-green hills and Santa Ynez andSan Rafael mountain ranges that hug the valley pro-vide spectacular aah-inspiring scenery along with

outdoor opportunities galore. Theres something here for allages and interests. (See listings on page 18 for options.)

On WheelsBicycling (road and mountain) are popular sports and withgood reasonyear-round blue skies, warm sun, quiet roads,stunning scenery and challenging climbs. Several 25/50/100-mile amateur cycling rides are held throughout the year andthe area proudly hosted the Individual Time Trial stage ofthe professional cyclists Amgen Tour of California in 2007,2008, 2009 and 2011. Seven-time Tour de France winnerLance Armstrong and many pro bicycling teams train on val-ley roads and mountain passes. Take a spin on bicycles andfour-wheeled surrey cycles from Wheel Fun Rentals. Or hopon a daily guided tour, complete with winery tasting and pic-nic lunch; a cycling vacation or custom cycling package withSanta Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. For a different setof wheels, take a 4-wheel thrill-ride at Nojoqui Falls ATV Toursor check out the Skatepark for boarders at Solvangs HansChristian Andersen Park.

On LandTake a hike and take your pickwhether easy, moderateor challenging, youll nd picture-perfect scenery to keepyou going. Energetic hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak, of-fering a stunning view of the Pacic coastline, and take a dipin a hot sulfur spring just a short hike from the trailhead. Ortake a picnic to nibble next to a seasonal waterfallits aneasy 15-minute hike at Nojoqui Falls County Park. Los PadresNational Forest has hundreds of miles of trails that meanderthrough mountains, rivers and streams, and includes the federally designated Dick Smith Wilderness and the San RafaelWilderness. Spring wildowers provide vivid splashes ofcolor throughout the valley, especially off Figueroa Mountain

Road. Sedgwick Reserve is a 5,896-acre historic ranch thatoffers seasonal guided hikes and programs as part of theUniversity of California Natural Reserve System. CachumaLake Recreation Area, 10 minutes south of Santa Ynez, haseasy-to-moderate trails and Saturday weekly hikes led by docents. The lake is a popular spot for overnight stays incampgrounds, tents, yurts and cabins.

On HorsebackSaddle up at Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables for year-round horseback riding, with or without an overnight stay.Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang offers their guests pri-vate horse-back riding experiences. Vino Vaqueros (picturedon cover) takes guests on exclusive vineyard horseback rides.The Santa Ynez Valley is knownin the equestrian world for its

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horse ranches, with a focus on quarterhorses, thoroughbred and Arabianbreeds, as well as respected training,breeding and veterinary facilities.

On WaterWater activities are sure to oat yourboat, especially at Cachuma Lake Recre-ation Area, which offers boating andshing, and now welcomes kayaks andcanoes. Guided nature cruises are of-fered year-round aboard the Osprey, a49-passenger pontoon boat. If youre yearning for salt water and

surf, youll nd it nearby, just 11 milessouth of Buellton off US Highway 101at Gaviota State Beach Park. The ocean-front park is a popular spot for swim-ming, picnicking, hiking, camping,shing and scuba diving.

Up in the airGet a birds-eye view of the valley on a glider ride. Birding throughout thevalley takes ight with hundreds ofspecies, including yellow-billed mag-pie, red-tailed hawk and bald eagles.

Fore! Enjoy three challenging golf courses in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley in the heart of Santa Barbara'swine country. Year-round options to tee-off in style include Rancho San Marcos Golf Course set inthe mountains 12 miles outside of Santa Ynez. This Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed gem gracefully saddles the natu-ral topography meandering amid a plethora of ancient oaks. The River Course at The Alisal (photo below) is justsouth of Solvang's Mission Drive on Alisal Road, situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop ofthe Santa Ynez Mountains, and was featured in the 2004 Oscar-winning movie Sideways.

WondrousWildlifeChecking out fascinating fauna is fun for kids of

all ages! Places are open to the public (some

fees may apply). Start at the Petting Zoo at Santa

Ynez Valley Farm on Santa Rosa Road in Buellton

for a variety of four-legged encounters in this

family-owned and operated friendly place; then

try Ostrich Land, a 33-acre breeding farm to

see/feed more than 100 ostriches and some

emus up close. Flag Is Up Farms, home of Monty

Roberts, the Man Who Listens to Horses, is

where visitors are welcome to see the equine

facilities and trainers in action. Discover Quick-

silver Miniature Horse Ranch, a fascinating

breeding facility for 34-inch-and-under horses

that welcomes visitors daily for free viewing

from 10:00 am3:00 pm and visit Seein Spots

Farm, breeders of miniature donkeys and mules.

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Kids ChoiceWhere can you nd a giant red clog to sit in (and be pho-tographed by your adoring parents?at the corner ofCopenhagen Drive and First Street in downtown Solvang.Whats a great way to wear out the folks? Pedal aroundSolvang by bicycle or four-wheeled surrey cycles available for rental daily at Wheel Fun. For a two-horse powered ride,hop aboard the Solvang Trolleya historic wooden streetcarpulled by a pair of magnicent drafthorses providing 20-minute guided toursaround the village. Parks & play-groundsall with free admissionareall around the area. Check out SolvangPark at the corner of Mission Drive andFirst Street (center of action for Septem-ber's Danish Days, Julefest in Decemberand Free Friday Night Movies in sum-mer); Hans Christian Andersen Park onAtterdag Road is a woodsy green spacewith picnic areas, tennis courts, a play-ground and Skate Park for boarders; andthe whimsical playground and ball eldat Sunny Fields Park on Alamo PintadoRoad is a family favorite. Theres plentyof room to run, jump and play at Buell-tons River View, Oak Park and Santa Rosa County Park; LosAlamos County Park and Santa Ynez County Park or take aneasy hike to a waterfall at Nojoqui Falls County Park. (Seelistings on page18). To visit some fascinating fauna such as ostriches, emus, alpacas and miniature horses, check out the Wondrous Wildlife info on page 32.

Sweet DelightsBefore, during or after a day of play, kids of all ages enjoycool treats. With more than a dozen ice cream and frozenyogurt parlors throughout the Valley, youre never morethan ve minutes from satisfying the need. In Solvang,check out Caf Dolce; the new Cold Cravings, Ingeborgs IceCream Parlor; Old Danish Ice Cream; Solvang Trolley Ice

Cream Parlor and Whip-A-Peel; in Los Olivos, visit CornerHouse Coffee. InBuellton, theresKate's Yogurt andWoody's Frozen

Yogurt Company.

Girls Day OutAwaken the senses with a soothing spa treatmentperhaps a warm stone & sage massage at the Chumash Casino ResortSpafollowed by a facial and mani-pedi at one of the nu-merous day spas dotted around the Santa Ynez Valley suchas Serenity Skin Spa or Haven Day Spa. For a truly fun gal palexperience, reserve a limo, van or jeep and let a driver/guidetake you to some of the 80+ wineries and tasting roomsknowing you can really relax and leave the driving to a localpro; be sure to pick up some treats and dine al frescoamongst a vineyard. And who doesnt like a good bargain?Download the Vintages Week map at www.VisitTheSan-taYnezValley.com/vintagesweekmap to discover a multitudeof shopping options to bond over.

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few of the options (listed alphabetically). Chumash Casino Resort24/7gaming including poker, blackjack and slots plus the Samala Show-room (1,300 seats for unobstructed views) playing host to top headlineentertainers such as Toby Keith, Billy Idol, Santana, Cheryl Crow,Russell Brand; world championship boxing contests; exciting monthlybingo events; dances; and more; Buelltons Avant at Terravant Wine Co.and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. offer live music on weekends. Fire-stone Vineyards hosts free outdoor concerts on summer rst Fridayevenings. Free Outdoor Movies are Friday nights from June-Septemberin Solvang Park & Buelltons River View Park; Maverick Saloon &Dance Hall has live country-western and rock music, dancing, lessons,free concerts on the deckyou havent experienced Santa Ynez Valleynight life if you havent tacked a dollar bill on the ceiling of the Mav-erick! Music on the Green at New Frontiers offers free summertimeThursday afternoon concerts. 2012 marks the 48th season of the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA) Theaterfest in Solvangthe only professional resident theater company on the Central Cali-fornia coast where from June-September, nights sparkle with PCPAsworld-class theatrical productions in the 700-seat open-air SolvangFestival Theaterwhich hosts many other concerts and events year-round such as the Nativity Pageant, Oktoberfest, Halloween HauntedHouse. Tales from the Tavern is a seasonal, mid-week concert series fea-turing singers & songwriters (traditionally at the Maverick Saloon);Solvang Brewing Company offers live entertainment, karaoke and bigscreen TV viewing; Vineyard House Restaurant features jazz on the out-door deck and Winner's Circle Lounge at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott high-lights big screen sports and happy hours.

Guilty PleasuresBegin your indulgentday in Solvang with ae-bleskivermouthwater-ing Danish pancake ballsdusted with powdered sugar and served warmwith raspberry jam from one of the authenticrestaurants such as the Greenhouse Cafe. Lingerover dozens of delectable pastries, breads, cookiesand cakes at a genuine Danish bakery such asOlsens or Mortensens. Then stroll through theower-lined village streets lled with more than150 boutiques and art galleries such as Mendi Jew-elers to discover that treasure you never thoughtyoud ndor perhaps never even thought of be-fore. And for the ultimate guilty pleasure, experi-ence freshly hand-made trufes at IngeborgsDanish Chocolates. Satiated yet? Mosey over toSanta Ynez and stop by Back at the Ranch or For-ever Posh to experience artistic and retail ther-apy at specialized jewelry and art galleries. Thenhead to Los Olivos for boutiques such as the fab-ulously creative J. Woeste or Waxing Poetic; perhapscombining with tantalizing wines purveyed atmore than 30 tasting rooms; or experience or-ganic olive oils and gourmet food tasting atGlobal Gardens or an Enjoy Cupcakes delicacy infused with syrah or chardonnay.

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SEASONALYear-round

Cachuma Lake Nature Cruiseshighlight area wildlife, flowers and birds; aboard a 45-passengerpontoon boat with a naturalist (686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055weekends).

Solvang Village Farmers Market;every Wednesday afternoon rain orshine, across from Solvang Park atFirst Street and Mission Drive (962-5354).

Solvang Third Wednesday Cele-bration: Shop, Save Money andHave Fun at over 60 stores, restau-rants and wine tasting rooms offer-ing special discounts. (245-0626)

June through September

PCPA (Pacific Conservatory of Per-forming Arts) Theaterfest presentscritically acclaimed, professionallive theater under the stars atSolvang Festival Theater. (922-8313).

WINTERDecember

1-23: Solvang Julefesta holidaycelebration with tree-lighting, pa-rade, Nativity Pageant, Santa visits,Wine About, concerts and more,sponsored by the Solvang VisitorsBureau (688-6144).

tba: Los Olivos Olde-FashionedChristmascaroling & tree-light-ing by an angel (315-1292).

tba: Buellton Tree-LightingPartytraditional merriment on Avenue of Flags (688-7829).

January

6: Solvang Annual Christmas TreeBurn/Fire Safety Demo in thefields of Old Mission Santa Ines(686-8184).

22-28: Santa Ynez Valley Restau-rant WeekDine on $20.12 specialmenus and enjoy culinary activities,sponsored by the Santa Ynez ValleyVisitors Association (686-0053).

February

24-26: Farstrup-Mortensen Lec-ture SeriesBethania LutheranChurch hosts public programs fea-turing renowned philosophical &spiritual leaders (Solvang, 688-4637).

24-26: Solvang GreyhoundFest/West Coast GreyhoundGatheringdogs and their humancompanions enjoy a range of activi-ties (688-6144).

SPRINGMarch

3-10: Santa Ynez Valley Free Mu-seums WeekFree admission atarea museums and more; spon-sored by the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association (686-0053).

10: SCOR Solvang Century andHalf-Centuryannual 50- or 100-mile amateur bike ride for charity(562-690-9693).

14-18: Taste of Solvangwalkingsmorgaasbord, dessert party andwine tasting events sponsored bythe Solvang Visitors Bureau (688-6144).

April

27-28: Santa Ynez Valley MountainBike Classic RaceLos Olivos(896-0673).

28: Solvang Custom Knife Showsponsored by Nordic Knives (688-3612).

tba: Cachuma Lake TroutDerbyfishing fun for the wholefamily (693-8381).

tba: Vintners Festivalsponsoredby Santa Barbara County VintnersAssociation (688-0881).

May

5: Rancheros Visitadoresvisit-ing ranchers blessing at the Mis-sion, trek & encampment(962-3000).

12: Wine Country HalfMarathonrunners race thru SantaYnez/Los Olivos/Solvang (688-6144).

SUMMERJune

2: Los Olivos Jazz & OliveFestivalannual celebration of olives, food, wine&, music (895-0476).

2-9: Santa Ynez Valley TrailsWeekfeaturing National TrailsDay with free hikes and guidedwalks sponsored by SantaYnez Valley Visitors Associa-tion (686-0053).

9: Old Santa Ynez Daypa-rade, food, arts & crafts and liveentertainment (688-3448).

15-17: Live Oak MusicFestivalconcerts & campingwith stars on stage and in the sky (781-3020).

July

4: Independence Day Parade, Fes-tival & Fourth of July FireworksSolvang (688-6144).

August

19: Old Mission Santa InsFiestaFood, games, dancing,music and family activities in(Solvang, 688-4815).

tba: Los Olivos Quick Draw ArtsFestivalview competing artistscreate a masterpiece in an hourplus more (688-0658)

FALLSeptember

14-16: Solvang Danish Dayscelebrating 101 years of Scandina-vian heritage including Living His-tory exhibits at Elverhoj Museum(688-6144).

tba: Los Alamos Old Dayshonoring the towns 1876 old western roots (344-1717).

October

26-28: Santa Ynez Valley ArtistsStudio Tourssponsored byWildling Art Museum (688-1082).

tba: Chumash Inter-Tribal POWWOWNative American music,

dance, drums, food, art at Live OakCamp (688-7997).

tba: Celebration of Harvestsponsored by Santa Barbara CountyVintners Association. (688-0881).

tba: Los Olivos Day in the Coun-tryfood, art, entertainment, bookfaire downtown (688-0658).

tba: Halloween Haunted House atSolvang Festival Theaterscary,wholesome family fun courtesy ofSolvang Parks & Rec (688-PLAY).

November

9-11: Vaquero Show & Salecelebrating and preserving westernheritage at Santa Ynez Valley Histor-ical Museum (688-7889).

tba: SCOR Prelude Bike Ride25, 50 or 100 mile amateur cyclingevent (562-690-9693).

tba: Elverhoj Museum of History& Art Queen of Arts Show & Sale(Solvang, 686-1822)

2012 ANNUAL EVENTS


Every season shines with something for every age and interest; including special theme

weeks and multi-day itineraries (www.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com/planyourtrip).

For complete listings and specific information, access the Events Calendar at

www.SolvangUSA.com or www.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com (tba=to be announced)

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n the mild year-round climate, not only weddings andsocial functions sparkle here, but also conferences, exec-utive board meetings, reunions, retreats, festivals, t-

ness camps and cycling training camps excel. More than 30lodging properties offer banquet and meetings rooms as wellas outdoor areas for corporate, incentive, association andtour groups. Rates and facilities range from 4-diamond-rated hotels and resorts to charming inns to suit every tasteand budget. See Lodging Guide on pages 49-50 for square

footage and amenities.Numerous wineries and vineyards, as well as ranches and

estates, are available for weddings, receptions and corporateevents. Some popular area options include Fess ParkersVineyard & Winery, Firestone Winery, Foley Estates Vine-yard & Winery, Gainey Vineyard, Lincourt Winery, San-ford Winery and Sunstone Winery. See the Wine TastingGuide on page 56 for contact information.

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2879 Grand Avenue Los Olivos 805.688.7265

lunch dinner wine merchantwine tasting catering private dining room

local organic sustainable since 1995

LosOlivosCafe.com


Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley area dining options suit any palatefrom gour-

met wine-country and farm-to-fork, to signature Scandinavian and interna-

tional fare as well as traditional American favorites. Arranged by location and

listed alphabetically, each editor-selected entry includes a brief description,

address and phone number. Please call the restaurant directly for serving

hours, reservations and specials. Enjoy this opportunity to savor the areas

culinary delights and make delicious dining memories. (All area codes 805)

Dining

BALLARD

Ballard Inn Restaurant2436 Baseline Ave., 688-7770AAA 4-diamond-rates; award-winning ExecutiveChef/owner budi Kazalis innovative fusion cuisine.

BUELLTON

AJ Spurs350 East Highway 246, 686-1655Family-friendly dining with huge portions, specializing in steaks, chops, poultry; full bar.

A-RU Japanese Restaurant225 McMurray Road #1552, 686-9001Very fresh sushi, sashimi, rolls and traditional favorites for lunch and dinner.

Avant Tapas & Wine at Terravant Wine Company35 Industrial Way, 686-9400Innovative, fresh wine-country cuisine bitescomplemented with 30+ boutique wines.

China Panda272 East Highway 246, 686-9888Open daily for lunch and dinner featuring traditional Chinese cuisine; family owned.

Ellens Danish Pancake House272 Avenue of Flags, 688-5312Friendly local diner with breakfast served allday; American & Danish comfort foods.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company45 Industrial Way, 694-2252Award-winning craft beer tasting and light faredaily; live entertainment on weekends.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company & Taproom620 McMurray Road, 686-1577Since 1996, showcasing medal-winningbeers & gourmet American cuisine in a casual atmosphere.

Flavors Restaurant225 Mcmurray Road, 688-0204Good food. Fast. Friendly and casual.

Ginos Pizza 383 Avenue of Flags, 688-9442NY style pizza and pasta. Family friendly. Good value. Open daily.

Hitching Post II406 East Highway 246, 688-0676Dine on red oak-grilled steaks, seafood, duck, os-trich and Chef/Owner Frank Ostinis famous wines.

Mother Hubbard's Restaurant373-A Avenue of Flags, 688-3912American home-style cooking served freshdaily for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Pea Soup Andersens Restaurant376 Avenue of Flags, 688-5581Family favorite since 1924, serving famous split pea soup, American/Danish fare for 3 meals daily.

Starting Gate Restaurant/Winners CircleLounge at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott555 McMurray Road, 688-1000California cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinnerdaily plus holiday buffets, theme nights, enter-tainment.

LOS ALAMOS

Bell Street Farm Eatery & Market406 Bell Street, 344-4609Farm-fresh local fare for lunch; wine & beertasting, picnic baskets, gifts, country casual.

Caf Quackenbush458 Bell Street, 344-5181Patio or dining in art gallery; Chef Jespers cre-ative breakfasts & lunches; espresso bar, winetasting.

Full of Life Flatbread225 Bell Street, 344-4400Organic made-on-premise pizzas, salads &desserts plus local wines/ales served FriSunevenings.

Union Hotel & Saloon362 Bell Street, 344-2744Hearty dinners, local wines, brews & drinks inan 1880 historic landmark stagecoach stop.

LOS OLIVOS

Brothers Restaurant at Matteis Tavern2350 Railway Avenue, 688-4820Historic ambience combined with the famed culi-nary talents of sibling chefs Jeff and Matt Nichols.

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Caf2879 Grand Avenue, 688-7265Cal-Med menu emphasizing local, organic ingredi-ents for lunch & dinner daily; plus popular wine bar.

Panino Los Olivos 2900 Grand Avenue, 688-9304Gourmet sandwiches, soups & sandwiches.Open daily for lunch/take-out. Also in Solvangand Santa Ynez.

Petros Restaurant at Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn2860 Grand Avenue, 686-5455Featuring the eclectic California-Hellenic gour-met styling of chef/owner Petros Benekos.

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Cold Spring Tavern5995 Stagecoach Road (off Hwy 154, San Marcos Pass area), 967-0066Since 1886; serving steaks, burgers & bison inthe log cabin daily; weekend breakfast & popu-lar bar with live entertainment.

Chumash Cafe at Chumash Casino Resort3400 East Highway 246, 686-0855Open 24 hours/7 days a week serving hearty, ca-sual foods from American to international items.

Creekside Buffet at Chumash Casino Resort3400 East Highway 246, 686-0855All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner daily offeringAmerican and ethnic specialties.

Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar3544 Sagunto Street, 688-0033Lunch & dinner daily features authentic grilled andprepared Latin-style especiales, salsas and drinks.Indoor and outdoor dining.

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Danish Food DelightsSolvangs Danish heritage is displayed in the culinary delights found in numer-

ous restaurants that offer frikadeller (meatballs), medisterplse (Danish

sausage), rdkaal (red cabbage) and the Smorgaasbord (buffet). Solvangs fa-

mous bakeries create Danish pastries, kringles, marzipan, almond rings, cakes,

cookies, tarts and breads year-round at Danish Mill Bakery (1682 Copenhagen Dr.,

688-5805), Mortensens Danish Bakery (1588 Mission Dr., 688-8373), Olsens Danish Village Bakery

& Coffee Shop (1529 Mission Dr., 688-6314) and Solvang Bakery (460 Alisal Rd., 688-5713). Besides the

acclaimed Danish baked treats, sweet offerings include Ingeborgs Danish Chocolates using authentic

recipes for handmade confections since 1961 and featuring an old-time ice-cream parlor, too (1679

Copenhagen Dr., 688-5612). For a new Solvang Sweet Treats Trail Map, visit www.SolvangUSA.com and

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Longhorn Coffee Shop3687-A Sagunto Street, 688-5912Plentiful breakfast & lunch choices at reason-able prices starting at 5am daily.

Maverick Saloon, Dance Hall & Hayloft Grill3687 Sagunto Street, 686-4785Authentic old-west atmosphere with live entertain-ment plus famous chili, burgers, beers & wines.

Red Barn Steakhouse3539 Sagunto Street, 688-4142Famous for prime-rib and choice meats; traditional western-style lunch & dinner items and full bar.

The Burger Barn3621 Sagunto Street, 688-2366Casual, comfortable, full breakfast & lunch menuspopular burger and fries.

The Willows at Chumash Casino Resort3400 East Highway 246, 686-0855Rated AAA 4-diamonds; epicurean diningnightly in a stylish setting featuring local wines & cocktails.

Trattoria Grappolo3687-C Sagunto Street, 688-6899Tuscan-style Italian regional foods, pastas and wood-fired pizzas emphasizing fresh ingredients.

Vineyard House Restaurant3631 Sagunto Street, 688-2886Victorian home with outdoor verandah serving California cuisine for lunch and dinner WedMon.

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Belgian Caf1671 Copenhagen Drive, 688-6630Featuring famous crispy waffles and crepes aswell as full breakfast & lunch menu choices daily.

Bit ODenmark Restaurant & Bar473 Alisal Road, 688-5426Historic 1911 building; popular Danish Smor-gaasbord & extensive menu, full bar, lunch &dinner daily.

Caf Provence at the Petersen Village Inn1576 Mission Drive, 688-3121Wine-country fare by Chef Erminio Dal-Fuocoserved in the upscale bistro-style dining roomnightly.

Cecco Ristorante475 First Street, 688-8880Chef/Owner David Cecchini offers rustic Italian-Mediterranean creative cuisine at lunch & dinner.

Fresco Valley Caf442 Atterdag Road, 688-8857Freshly prepared gourmet-American food forlunch & dinner; indoor & outdoor patio casualdining.

Greenhouse CafA Nordic Bistro487 Atterdag Road, 688-8408Danish & American cuisine served for 3 mealsdaily. Indoor/outdoor seating; friendly & locallyowned.

Hadsten House Inn Restaurant1450 Mission Drive, 688-3210Innovative gourmet dinners and local winesserved in a chic, contemporary atmospherenightly.

Heidelberg Inn Restaurant & Beergarden1618 Copenhagen Drive, 688-6213German, Danish, American foods & brews; in-door/outdoor seating; laid-back atmosphere.

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant 443 Second Street, 693-8289Sushi, sashimi, tempura & traditional Japanesecuisine served in cozy setting.

Little Mermaid Restaurant1546 Mission Drive, 688-6141Traditional Danish foods (including aebleskiver& open face sandwiches). 3 meals served daily.

Mannys Mexican Restaurant1693 Mission Drive, 691-9137Family owned/operated and friendly;serving ex-tensive menu of South-of-the-Border favorites.

Mirabelle Inn Restaurant

409 First Street, 688-1703

Master Chef Norbert Shultz offers intimate wine-country dinners paired with a select wine list.

Paulas Danish Pancake House1531 Mission Drive, 688-2867Features traditional pancakes and medister-polse (Danish sausage) starting at 6am daily.

Red Viking Restaurant1684 Copenhagen Drive, 688-6610Danish Smorgaasbord plus American food forbreakfast/lunch/dinner daily; full bar.

River Grill Restaurant & Bar at the Alisal150 Alisal Road, 688-7784California cuisine, wines, cocktails served withpanoramic golf course views. Indoor/outdoorseating.

Root 246: A Restaurant by Bradley Ogden420 Alisal Road, 688-9003Features Chef Ogdens signature farm-to-tablegourmet dishes served in sophisticated, luxesettings.

Solvang Brewing Company & Viking Room1547 Mission Drive, 688-2337On-site craft brewery, family-style casual diningfor lunch/dinner; full bar & entertainment; opendaily.

Solvang Restaurant1672 Copenhagen Drive, 688-4645Home of Arnes Famous Aebleskiver; servingtraditional Danish & American food daily start-ing at 6am.

Succulent Caf & Trading Company1555 Mission Drive, 691-9444Fresh, delicious comfort foods; soups, salads,sandwiches, snacks & sides. Indoor/outdoordining.

The Mandarin Touch1635 Mission Drive, 688-1538Chinese cuisine served daily for lunch & dinner;full bar. Outdoor patio overlooking Solvang Park.

Tower Pizza436-C Alisal Road, 688-3036NY-Style pizza, pasta, salads. Very casual, family-friendly plus arcade.

Viking Garden Restaurant446-D Alisal Road, 688-1250Authentic Danish-American & ethnic foods for casual breakfast/lunch/dinner daily; draftbeers on-tap.

Picnic FixingsThere are plenty of choices for perfect picnic settings and ingredients around the

Valley! Consult the Area Map for parks, all free and open to the public. Many

wineries and tasting rooms offer picnic places for their patrons as well. Heres

where to shop for palate pleasing items including gourmet cheeses, local fruits,

breads, sandwiches, deli, salads and dessertsNielsens Market (Solvang, 688-

3236); El Rancho Market (Solvang, 688-4300). Los Olivos Grocery (Los Olivos,

688-5115). New Frontiers Natural Foods Deli (Solvang, 639-1746). Olive House

(Solvang, 686-5159). Vin Hus (Solvang, 688-7117).

Coffee HousesTake pleasure in flavorful

java and teas at Bulldog

Caf (Solvang, 686-

9770), Coffee Cabin

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fee Cup (Buellton, 686-4800), Corner House

Coffee (Los Olivos, 688-1722), Cassidys Cof-

fee (Solvang, 686-5678), Santa Ynez Valley Cof-

fee Company (Solvang, 688-3543), Starbucks

at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (Buellton,

688-1000) Sunrise Coffee (Buellton, 688-3694)

and Valley Grind (Santa Ynez, 688-1506)

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BALLARDBallard Inn & Restaurant

2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard, CA 93463805-688-7770, 800-638-2466, www.ballardinn.com

BUELLTONDays Inn Windmill

114 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427805-688-8448, 800-946-3466, www.daysinn.com

Motel 6333 McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA 93427805-688-7797, 800-466-8356, www.motel6.com

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn51 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427805-688-3216, 800-PEASOUP, www.peasoupandersens.com

Quality Inn630 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427805-688-0022, www.santaynezvalleyqualityinn.com

San Marcos Motel536 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427805-688-5511

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott555 McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA 93427805-688-1000, 800-638-8882, www.santaynezhotels.com

Sleepy Hollow Motel550 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427805-688-6638

LOS ALAMOSAlamo Motel

425 Bell St., Los Alamos, CA 93440805-344-2852

Skyview Motel9150 Hwy. 11, Los Alamos, CA 93440805-344-3770, 888-226-6665, www.theskyviewmotel.com

Union Hotel 362 Bell St., Los Alamos, CA 93440805-344-2744, www.unionhotelvictmansion.com

Victorian Mansion at Los Alamos Bed & Breakfast 326 Bell St., Los Alamos, CA 93440805-344-1300, www.thevick.com

LOS OLIVOSFess Parker's Wine Country Inn & Spa

2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441805-688-7788, 800-446-2455, www.fessparkerinn.com

SANTA YNEZChumash Casino Resort & Spa

3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460805-686-0855, 800-248-6274, www.chumashcasino.com

Edison Street Inn1121 Edison Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460805-693-0303, www.edisonstreetinn.com

Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables3750 Paradise Rd., Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-683-5686, www.rancho-oso.com

Sanja Cota Lodge3099 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460(805) 688-5525

Santa Ynez Inn3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460805-688-5588, 800-643-5724, www.santaynezinn.com

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Camping in the ValleyCachuma Lake Recreation Area offers year-round RV hook-ups, tent, cabin and yurt camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, rentals and general

store (Hwy. 154, 10 minutes south of Santa Ynez, 686-5050). Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables, adjacent to Los Padres National Forest, offers

cozy bunkhouse cabins or covered wagon lodging. Bringing your own horse allows RV or tent camping on-site. Heated pool, spa, trail rides and

camp store are amenities. (3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez Valley, 683-5686). Flying Flags RV Park has 260 pull-through sites with

utilities, cable TV, tent campsites, 3 RV cabins, store, heated pool, whirlpools, play area, showers, restrooms and laundry (180 Avenue of Flags,

Buellton, 688-3716). Gaviota State Beach Park, 11 miles south of Buellton on the ocean, has 40 campsites accommodating tents, trailers up to 25

ft and RVs 27 ft (no hook-ups). Call for seasonal availability and details (968-1033).

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SOLVANGAlisal Guest Ranch & Resort

1054 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-6411, 800-425-4725, www.alisal.com

Hadsten House Inn, Restaurant & Spa 1450 Mission Dr., Solvang CA 93463805-688-3210, 800-457-5373, www.hadstenhouse.com

Hamlet Inn1532 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-4413, 800-253-5033, www.thehamletinn.com

Holiday Inn Express1455 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-2018, 800-465-4329, www.hiexpress.com/solvang

Hotel Corque400 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-8000, 800-624-5572, www.HotelCorque.com

King Frederik Inn1617 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-5515, 800-549-9955, www.kingfrederikinn.com

Meadowlark Inn2644 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93464 805-688-4631, 800-344-9792, www.solvanginns.com

Mirabelle Inn & Restuarant409 First St., Solvang, CA 93464805-688-1703, 800-786-7925, www.solvanginns.com

Petersen Village Inn1576 Mission Dr., Solvang CA 93463805-688-3121, 800-321-8985, www.peterseninn.com

Royal Copenhagen Inn1579 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-5561, 800-624-6604, www.royalcopenhageninn.com

Solvang Gardens Boutique Country Inn293 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-4404, 888-688-4404, www.solvanggardens.com

Solvang Inn & Cottages1518 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-4702, 800-848-8484, www.solvanginn.com

Svendsgaard's Lodge1711 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-3277, 800-733-8757, www.svendsgaardslodge.com

Viking Motel1506 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93453805-688-1337, www.vikingmotelsolvang.com

Wine Country Manor (formerly Kronberg Inn)1440 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93464805-688-2383, 800-788-8932, www.winecountrymanor.com

Wine Valley Inn & Cottages1564 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA 93463805-688-2111, 800-824-6444, www.winevalleyinn.com

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