Anavo Farm Guidebook
Best Wineries to Visit
These are the vineyards to visit with a tasting room and a beautiful venue to sip one, that are all close by.
Right in the tasting room town of Los Olivos! They have live music and food carts on weekends.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Carhartt Vineyard
2939 Grand AveRight in the tasting room town of Los Olivos! They have live music and food carts on weekends.
Right in town, they have the best outdoor space and flights of white!
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Epiphany Cellars
2974 Grand AveRight in town, they have the best outdoor space and flights of white!
Call to book a tasting in advance and get the gate code! This is a wonderful drive up Foxen Canyon and onto their estate. The first biodynamic wine in the valley! Wonderful spot to bring a picnic lunch as well.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Demetria Winery & Vineyard
6701 Foxen Canyon RdCall to book a tasting in advance and get the gate code! This is a wonderful drive up Foxen Canyon and onto their estate. The first biodynamic wine in the valley! Wonderful spot to bring a picnic lunch as well.
The "La Hermana" Chardonnay isn't to be missed if it's available. BONUS: the tasting room doubles as a boho home goods shop.
Liquid Farm Tasting Room
2445 Alamo Pintado AveThe "La Hermana" Chardonnay isn't to be missed if it's available. BONUS: the tasting room doubles as a boho home goods shop.
Gorgeous wines, with a real penache for Syrah & Roussanne grapes. Stolpman's is a sure bet for wine connoisseurs.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Stolpman Vineyards - Los Olivos Tasting Room
2434 Alamo Pintado AveGorgeous wines, with a real penache for Syrah & Roussanne grapes. Stolpman's is a sure bet for wine connoisseurs.
Best Places to Eat
This is a short list of the best places to eat, because let's face it, besides drinking good wine, eating good food is everything!
This is the quintessential restaurant of Los Olivos, and yes it was the one in Sideways movie where they went through a LOT of bottles. The food is quite nice, the service is fantastic, and their front patio is filled with good vibes.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe
2879 Grand AveThis is the quintessential restaurant of Los Olivos, and yes it was the one in Sideways movie where they went through a LOT of bottles. The food is quite nice, the service is fantastic, and their front patio is filled with good vibes.
Over the top amazing food in the charming little cowboy town of Santa Ynez. The chef hails from Italy and his fares are all exquisite yet simple. And don't miss out the bread starter which is made by the infamous Bob of Bob's Well Bread.... it is to die for!
55 Einheimische empfehlen
S.Y. Kitchen
1110 Faraday StOver the top amazing food in the charming little cowboy town of Santa Ynez. The chef hails from Italy and his fares are all exquisite yet simple. And don't miss out the bread starter which is made by the infamous Bob of Bob's Well Bread.... it is to die for!
First & Oak
409 1st StOur Michelin Star restaurant, if you're into that thing. ;-)
The Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez is a wonderful place for pastries and to-die-for quiche.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
The Baker's Table
3570 Numancia StThe Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez is a wonderful place for pastries and to-die-for quiche.
A great place for lunch is the “Hitching Post 2” in Buellton. They have a sweet BBQ & picnic area (and of course, wine tastings but the wine isn’t that great). They even have a Beyond Meat™ burger, and it’s pretty fab. You can sit and overlook the fields of ostriches and Santa Barbara mountains.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Hitching Post Wines
420 CA-246A great place for lunch is the “Hitching Post 2” in Buellton. They have a sweet BBQ & picnic area (and of course, wine tastings but the wine isn’t that great). They even have a Beyond Meat™ burger, and it’s pretty fab. You can sit and overlook the fields of ostriches and Santa Barbara mountains.
Right down the street from Anavo Farm is the Ballard Inn’s “Gathering Table,” which lays claim to nationally-renowned Chef Budi Kazali who artistically melds Asian and French cuisine. He and his team work hard to feature seasonal, locally sourced produce.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Ballard Inn & Gathering Table
2436 Baseline AveRight down the street from Anavo Farm is the Ballard Inn’s “Gathering Table,” which lays claim to nationally-renowned Chef Budi Kazali who artistically melds Asian and French cuisine. He and his team work hard to feature seasonal, locally sourced produce.
This is THE place for a great breakfast, amazing pastry or coffee, and a nice walk from the guest house!
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store
2449 Baseline AveThis is THE place for a great breakfast, amazing pastry or coffee, and a nice walk from the guest house!
Nella is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Olivos. The flatbread "pisas" are amazing, as are their cocktails.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand AveNella is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Olivos. The flatbread "pisas" are amazing, as are their cocktails.
Brand new and hard to get reservations, but BEST FOOD and a sister restaurant to the infamous Belle's in Los Alamos.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Le Côte
2375 Alamo Pintado AvenueBrand new and hard to get reservations, but BEST FOOD and a sister restaurant to the infamous Belle's in Los Alamos.
Fun things to do
If you are looking for additional things to do besides wine taste, here are some ideas!
Global Gardens
3570 Alamo Pintado RdGo taste some olive oils, made hyper locally!
Best lavender products around, plus the farm is worth a pop in just to see what a lavender farm looks like!
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Clairmont Farm Lavender Co
2480 Roblar AveBest lavender products around, plus the farm is worth a pop in just to see what a lavender farm looks like!
Right down the street, this non profit allows you to come into the animal pens and interact with them for a voluntary donation.
Seein' Spots Farm
2599 Baseline AveRight down the street, this non profit allows you to come into the animal pens and interact with them for a voluntary donation.
How many times in your life are you able to feed these bad boys? Go and have lunch at the Hitching Post Cafe after...
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Straußenland USA
610 E Hwy 246How many times in your life are you able to feed these bad boys? Go and have lunch at the Hitching Post Cafe after...
Olde Oak offers something for everyone. With a gorgeous heated infrared studio, and scenic outdoor yoga deck, you're sure to leave feeling zen and replenished. Note: Call to arrange a loaner yoga mat.
Olde Oak Meadow Yoga
2085 North Refugio RoadOlde Oak offers something for everyone. With a gorgeous heated infrared studio, and scenic outdoor yoga deck, you're sure to leave feeling zen and replenished. Note: Call to arrange a loaner yoga mat.
Global Eye Shop & Studio
2935 Grand AveBoth a shop and a studio, Global Eye offers gorgeous bespoke goods.
Eye candy galore where you can find the perfect garden gift to bring home.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
J Woeste In Los Olivos
2356 Alamo Pintado AveEye candy galore where you can find the perfect garden gift to bring home.
Coffee Houses
Best coffee ever. Get into Solvang and enjoy the little Danish village but mainly go for the coffee.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Good Seed Coffee Roaster
1607 Mission DrBest coffee ever. Get into Solvang and enjoy the little Danish village but mainly go for the coffee.
A new addition to the old cowboy town of Santa Ynez. They serve delicious coffee, offer free internet & even have fresh juices and pastries. (Note, “Corner House Cafe” in Los Olivos used to be the go-to, but new management has ruined it.) Note there is an adjacent General Store that just opened with dreamy items to swoon over while you await your order.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Pony Espresso
3558 Sagunto StA new addition to the old cowboy town of Santa Ynez. They serve delicious coffee, offer free internet & even have fresh juices and pastries. (Note, “Corner House Cafe” in Los Olivos used to be the go-to, but new management has ruined it.) Note there is an adjacent General Store that just opened with dreamy items to swoon over while you await your order.
Monday and Tuesday
Open Monday's 7am-4pm
Enjoy baked fresh daily pastries (get the almond croissant!), breads and delicious breakfast & lunch. Go early on the weekends, it's very popular.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Bob's Well Bread Bakery
550 Bell StOpen Monday's 7am-4pm
Enjoy baked fresh daily pastries (get the almond croissant!), breads and delicious breakfast & lunch. Go early on the weekends, it's very popular.
Leonardo's Ristorante-Pizzeria
632 Alamo Pintado RdOpen Monday and Tuesday 11am-8pm
Open Monday and Tuesday 12pm-8pm
A Valley staple in an industrial warehouse setting. Industrial Eats offers New American style bites alongside wood fired pizzas.
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Industrial Eats
181 Industrial WayOpen Monday and Tuesday 12pm-8pm
A Valley staple in an industrial warehouse setting. Industrial Eats offers New American style bites alongside wood fired pizzas.
Open Monday and Tuesday 3pm-5pm
If you're looking for a break from wine tasting, this is a killer taproom in Los Olivos pouring the fresh beers of a family-owned brewery with live music, theme nights & patio.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
45 Industrial WayOpen Monday and Tuesday 3pm-5pm
If you're looking for a break from wine tasting, this is a killer taproom in Los Olivos pouring the fresh beers of a family-owned brewery with live music, theme nights & patio.
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto StOpen Monday and Tuesday 11am-9pm
Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
1623 Mission DriveOpen Monday and Tuesday 12pm-5pm
Best Cocktail Spots
One of the newest cocktail spots in town, the Vaquero Bar at Coast Range opened in February of 2021 and has been a welcome addition ever since. Look no further for craft cocktails and a killer lineup of some of the top local wines in the heart of downtown Solvang.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Coast Range
1635 Mission DriveOne of the newest cocktail spots in town, the Vaquero Bar at Coast Range opened in February of 2021 and has been a welcome addition ever since. Look no further for craft cocktails and a killer lineup of some of the top local wines in the heart of downtown Solvang.
Great for brunch, dinner, and everything in between. Their chic bar setup is the perfect pairing for your post-wine tasting palate cleanser in the form of a Jalisco Navidad.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Mad & Vin
1576 Mission DrGreat for brunch, dinner, and everything in between. Their chic bar setup is the perfect pairing for your post-wine tasting palate cleanser in the form of a Jalisco Navidad.
Our Italian friends (and neighbors!) know how to do cocktails just as well as they do pizza, pasta & wine. In the Fess Parker Inn, in Los Olivos with great ambiance, saddle up to the bar or fireplace for a craft cocktail before heading on to dinner.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand AveOur Italian friends (and neighbors!) know how to do cocktails just as well as they do pizza, pasta & wine. In the Fess Parker Inn, in Los Olivos with great ambiance, saddle up to the bar or fireplace for a craft cocktail before heading on to dinner.