- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Ynez, California, features the top 198 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Ynez, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Santa Ynez, CA , followed by 169 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Olivos, Solvang, Lompoc, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
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23.9 Miles
76%
29 votes
3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Offering wine tasting and education, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery often let their guests sample aged wines from the early 2000s. They also give guided tours for their cave, which holds their underground barrels.
24.0 Miles
Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, better known as Hendry's Beach, is popular with children looking for a secluded place to play in the sand and with surfers. It is also popular because dogs are allowed off-leash in some areas of this beach.
24.0 Miles
82%
253 votes
2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
24.2 Miles
Founded in 1786 by Franciscan priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Mission Santa Barbara remains one of the most ornate and opulent Catholic churches in California. The Mission's campus now includes a museum, gift shop and public mausoleum. Visitors should not wear shorts or tank tops while inside the church.
24.3 Miles
Touch is a popular local spa specializing in facials and a variety of massages which are available at very decent prices. The therapist, Lori Shields, is an experienced professional.
24.5 Miles
For hiking, climbing, and water views, one can visit Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. There is also an off-roading area.
24.8 Miles
From its origins as a stagecoach stop in 1886, Cold Spring Tavern, has been operating as a tavern since 1941. Voted the best romantic getaway location in California, you will enjoy the fine food and drink among its rustic charm.
25.0 Miles
Originally owned by the Fox Theatres chain, Arlington Theatre today has its own individual charm. The spacious theatre is decorated in the image of an 18th century Spanish village and provides a great setting for both movies as well as live shows. Tickets and refreshments are reasonably priced.
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85%
20 votes
21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Down a side street in Santa Barbara you will find the Karpeles Manuscript Library which is home to dozens of literary works in their original form, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Torah.
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347 votes
1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Founded in 1941, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art holds a very prestigious collection of many varied items from ancient times through the present. The institute also has a special play gallery for children.