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Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, CA

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Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley is a sightseeing stop in Santa Ynez Valley, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.

· Santa Ynez Valley, CA

Why you should go…

Visit Santa Ynez Valley is a not for profit, membership based destination marketing organization founded in 2001 that promotes the Santa Ynez Valley, covering the towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. The valley offers wine tasting at more than 100 wineries along with cycling, hiking and horseback riding. Visitor centers operate in Buellton and Solvang, providing brochures, maps and in person trip planning help.

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  • #wineries
  • #small towns
  • #scenic drives
  • #tourism

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