- 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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30.1 Miles
Known for its Syrah and Pinot Noir, Tantara Winery offers visitors a private tour of its facility, providing an inside glimpse to the wine making process. At the end, visitors are given a flight of wines to sample.
30.2 Miles
Costa de Oro Wine Tasting is a winery that has the mission of producing the finest wines form the Central Coast area. The facility produces 7 different types of wines and has a tasting room.
30.5 Miles
88%
26 votes
705 S McClelland, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Open to children and their grabby fingers, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum stands out by allowing visitors to get handy with 13,000ft of exhibits. The aptly named museum encourages discovery through a tactile experience to inspire creativity and imagination.
30.5 Miles
Since 1891, the Santa Maria Fairpark has been the site for a large variety of public and private events. The Fairpark hosts many events, such as county fairs, flea markets, and a strawberry festival.
30.6 Miles
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1 votes
412 S McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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The Natural History Museum Santa Maria is a non-profit organization that has the goal of providing natural history enrichment for public schools. The museum displays a T-Rex Skull that was purchased from an anthropologist.
30.9 Miles
80%
5 votes
801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA
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You can take a stroll through the beautiful Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. There are some cheap and tasty dining options on campus, as well.
30.9 Miles
For those looking for a stretch of land that features multiple quality wineries, the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is a must see. The trail features a mix of full-bodied varietals on the south end and winds its way into the warmer, inland areas where Syrah's and Grenaches are found.
31.6 Miles
A 32-lane bowling alley, a family-friendly restaurant and a night-time bar and lounge make up Rancho Bowl. The restaurant is known for its Santa Maria Style BBQ sandwich, and there's a banquet room available for private events.
31.7 Miles
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3 votes
1660 North McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA
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Committed to bringing live theater and the arts to the community, Santa Maria Civic Theater provides exposure for local and aspiring actors. The theater also features educational classes and workshops for youth interested in the dramatic arts.
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1660 N McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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The Santa Maria Civic Theatre Workshop is a community theater that was founded in 1959. The theater can seat up to 100 people and is equipped with a sound and lighting system.