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Buellton

· Buellton, CA

Why you should go…

Buellton is a small city in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California, promoted by its visitors bureau as a low-key wine country base camp. The Discover Buellton visitor guide highlights tasting rooms, outdoor adventure and family-friendly stops along Avenue of Flags, Industrial Way, McMurray Road and Highway 246. A walk-in Visitors Center on Avenue of Flags is open seven days a week to help travelers plan itineraries.

  • #wine country
  • #road trip
  • #small town
  • #central coast

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Buellton, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    California Nature Art Museum

    Under $25

    Solvang museum celebrating nature and wilderness through painting, photography and print art.

    3.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Elverhoj Museum of History and Art

    Free

    Solvang museum in a hand-built Danish farmhouse-style home, showcasing local history and rotating art exhibits.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

    $50+

    Guided wine country cycling tours through the Santa Ynez Valley with a vineyard lunch.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lompoc

    Free

    Central Coast wine town near Vandenberg known for its restored mission, murals and flower fields.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Santa Maria Valley

    Free

    Central Coast California wine and barbecue region between Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach.

    26 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Point San Luis Lighthouse

    $25–$50

    A restored 1890 lighthouse above San Luis Obispo Bay, reached by guided van or kayak tour from Avila Beach.

    49 mi awayMore like this