GuideBook: Ballard Suite Spot
Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Wineries and Tasting rooms of the region.
Delicious wines and charming tasting room, including outdoor gazebo is perfect for weddings and every special occasion.
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Lincourt Vineyards
1711 Alamo Pintado RdDelicious wines and charming tasting room, including outdoor gazebo is perfect for weddings and every special occasion.
One of the most scenic of the Vineyards, Rusack has a lovely outdoor picnic deck nestled under great Oaks. Delisious wines, it's the perfect spot for your Valley wine tour.
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Rideau Vineyard
1562 Alamo Pintado RdOne of the most scenic of the Vineyards, Rusack has a lovely outdoor picnic deck nestled under great Oaks. Delisious wines, it's the perfect spot for your Valley wine tour.
Another great location, and absolutely gorgeous buildings and architecture. Lovely setting and perfect for another round of tastings...
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Beckmen Vineyards
2670 Ontiveros RdAnother great location, and absolutely gorgeous buildings and architecture. Lovely setting and perfect for another round of tastings...
This is the original location in Buellton on Industrial Way. Serving up great craft beer and live music on weekend afternoons. Try the Los Olivos location if you're on the East side of the SYV. Both locations are large venues with nice outdoor garden areas.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
45 Industrial WayThis is the original location in Buellton on Industrial Way. Serving up great craft beer and live music on weekend afternoons. Try the Los Olivos location if you're on the East side of the SYV. Both locations are large venues with nice outdoor garden areas.
The beautiful tasting room and garden setting with views over Ballard Canyon Rd is the perfect place to relax with a bottle of Rusack wine and your own picnic basket (pick up lunch from Panino in Los Olivos).
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Rusack Vineyards
1819 Ballard Canyon RdThe beautiful tasting room and garden setting with views over Ballard Canyon Rd is the perfect place to relax with a bottle of Rusack wine and your own picnic basket (pick up lunch from Panino in Los Olivos).
Fabulous wines and a cozy tasting room in the hub of Los Olivos. Reasonable tasting fee. So delicious, be prepared to buy a case!
Kaena Wine Co
2890 Grand AveFabulous wines and a cozy tasting room in the hub of Los Olivos. Reasonable tasting fee. So delicious, be prepared to buy a case!
Wonderful wine in a very fun location in Los Olivos. Busy and social spot not far from the flagpole at the center of town.
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Stolpman Vineyards - Los Olivos Tasting Room
2434 Alamo Pintado AveWonderful wine in a very fun location in Los Olivos. Busy and social spot not far from the flagpole at the center of town.
Stone buildings reminiscent of Tuscany, set in a luscious garden setting. Music on site can be heard most weekends, especially in Summer. Perfect for afternoon picnics and tasting.
Sunstone Winery
Stone buildings reminiscent of Tuscany, set in a luscious garden setting. Music on site can be heard most weekends, especially in Summer. Perfect for afternoon picnics and tasting.
Food Scene
Leonardo's Ristorante-Pizzeria
632 Alamo Pintado RdTasty gourmet pizza's, salads, and more.
Dinner. Busy, hopping, and tiny! Just a few tables and seating at the bar. Great food and a delicious selection of wines, this is a great find - hidden away inside the courtyard at Frederick's Court.
Toscana
485 Alisal RdDinner. Busy, hopping, and tiny! Just a few tables and seating at the bar. Great food and a delicious selection of wines, this is a great find - hidden away inside the courtyard at Frederick's Court.
Excellent coffee shop and cafe, it's the hub of this neighborhood where you'll find locals and tourists alike. Charming flagstone patio provides nicely filtered light on a sunny afternoon. Dogs are welcome. And, walk next door for excellent shopping at Wendy Foster and the newer Anouk home store.
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Corner House Cafe
2902 San Marcos AveExcellent coffee shop and cafe, it's the hub of this neighborhood where you'll find locals and tourists alike. Charming flagstone patio provides nicely filtered light on a sunny afternoon. Dogs are welcome. And, walk next door for excellent shopping at Wendy Foster and the newer Anouk home store.
The Landsby Hotel, is recently re-imagined in what they're calling "modern scandinavian" decor. Natural mid-century style wood and fiber textiles with tribal motifs proliferate the common spaces throughout. The bar was also recently expanded with windows that look over patio and courtyard to the South, and the bustling street scene to the North. Bar enticements include a single happy hour specialty cocktail nightly plus simple yet tasty bar menu offerings. Sit outside on Summer evenings and enjoy the newly updated courtyard patio, or dine in the modern restaurant, Mad & Vin.
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The Landsby
1576 Mission DrThe Landsby Hotel, is recently re-imagined in what they're calling "modern scandinavian" decor. Natural mid-century style wood and fiber textiles with tribal motifs proliferate the common spaces throughout. The bar was also recently expanded with windows that look over patio and courtyard to the South, and the bustling street scene to the North. Bar enticements include a single happy hour specialty cocktail nightly plus simple yet tasty bar menu offerings. Sit outside on Summer evenings and enjoy the newly updated courtyard patio, or dine in the modern restaurant, Mad & Vin.
Lunch and Dinner. For the foodies in the crowd, delicious and creative fare - the small plates are for sharing! The wine and beer are varied and priced affordably, and for those who want to bring their own bottle(s) after a long day of wine tasting - there is no corkage!! Seating is communal and the conversation lively. (**One of our favorites**)
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Industrial Eats
181 Industrial WayLunch and Dinner. For the foodies in the crowd, delicious and creative fare - the small plates are for sharing! The wine and beer are varied and priced affordably, and for those who want to bring their own bottle(s) after a long day of wine tasting - there is no corkage!! Seating is communal and the conversation lively. (**One of our favorites**)
The Taproom Restaurant is one of the Santa Ynez Valley's staples for food, wine, and, of course, a nice array of Firestone Walker craft brews. Consistently delicious and friendly, seating is usually quick. Call for reservations on weekends. They also have outdoor patio seating or inside in the bar area. Various TV screens playing your favorite sports are located in the bar area so you don't have to miss the game!
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company
620 McMurray RdThe Taproom Restaurant is one of the Santa Ynez Valley's staples for food, wine, and, of course, a nice array of Firestone Walker craft brews. Consistently delicious and friendly, seating is usually quick. Call for reservations on weekends. They also have outdoor patio seating or inside in the bar area. Various TV screens playing your favorite sports are located in the bar area so you don't have to miss the game!
Lunch and Dinner. Delicious food and the best wine selection in town. Front patio dining under the wisteria vines.
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Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe
2879 Grand AveLunch and Dinner. Delicious food and the best wine selection in town. Front patio dining under the wisteria vines.
Italian food in Santa Ynez, a favorite all over the Valley.
Reservations recommended. Front patio seating under the covered porch.
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Trattoria Grappolo
3687 Sagunto StItalian food in Santa Ynez, a favorite all over the Valley.
Reservations recommended. Front patio seating under the covered porch.
Breakfast. Best Danish pancakes around. Go before 9:00 on the weekends or you'll end up with a long wait.
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Paula's Pancake House
1531 Mission DrBreakfast. Best Danish pancakes around. Go before 9:00 on the weekends or you'll end up with a long wait.
With this newer location along Foxen Canyon yet close to Los Olivos, you'll feel like you're miles away. Gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating options. The wines are under the Petros label but created by the area's renowned winemakers. Romantic location among the Oaks. Plenty of parking.
Petros Winery
With this newer location along Foxen Canyon yet close to Los Olivos, you'll feel like you're miles away. Gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating options. The wines are under the Petros label but created by the area's renowned winemakers. Romantic location among the Oaks. Plenty of parking.
Dinner. With creative farm-to-table cuisine, this restaurant has been an SYV staple for years. Recently under new ownership in 2021, you'll still find a regularly updated menu with fresh, delectable, offerings. Inside, recent updates include private booths as well as a larger "gathering table" for walk-ins or a larger group. It's a social environment and the staff are friendly and well-versed on the menu and wine selections. Reservations in advance are helpful. Just steps from the Ballard Suite Spot!
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Ballard Inn & Gathering Table
2436 Baseline AveDinner. With creative farm-to-table cuisine, this restaurant has been an SYV staple for years. Recently under new ownership in 2021, you'll still find a regularly updated menu with fresh, delectable, offerings. Inside, recent updates include private booths as well as a larger "gathering table" for walk-ins or a larger group. It's a social environment and the staff are friendly and well-versed on the menu and wine selections. Reservations in advance are helpful. Just steps from the Ballard Suite Spot!
Nice menu and cocktail bar too. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
SYV visitors enjoy it. Call for resos.
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S.Y. Kitchen
1110 Faraday StNice menu and cocktail bar too. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
SYV visitors enjoy it. Call for resos.
Related to SY Kitchen. The nice cocktail bar gets very lively on the weekends. Along with indoor dining, also has outdoor dining in front under the covered porch and on the back patio.
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Nella Kitchen & Bar
2860 Grand AveRelated to SY Kitchen. The nice cocktail bar gets very lively on the weekends. Along with indoor dining, also has outdoor dining in front under the covered porch and on the back patio.
Parks & Nature
Great spot for BBQ or picnic. Located along scenic Alisal Road, just a short drive from anywhere in the Valley. It's a lovely setting for small or large groups. A quick walk up the main park road connects you to a dirt trail and a small bridge crossing beyond which you'll find the Nojoqui Falls (pr: Na-ho-wee).
*Please help keep California scenic. Always place trash and pet waste into trash receptacles.
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Nojoqui Falls Park
3250 Alisal RdGreat spot for BBQ or picnic. Located along scenic Alisal Road, just a short drive from anywhere in the Valley. It's a lovely setting for small or large groups. A quick walk up the main park road connects you to a dirt trail and a small bridge crossing beyond which you'll find the Nojoqui Falls (pr: Na-ho-wee).
*Please help keep California scenic. Always place trash and pet waste into trash receptacles.
Cruise Lake Cachuma for a scenic wildlife tour. The Lake is a major water source for Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. No swimming in the lake. The drought has water levels a low levels that make geology visible that is normally submerged. You can also hike to the Lake if you park at the Sweetwater Trail head (located at the Bradbury Dam view point). Approx. 3 hours round trip.
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
1 Lakeview DrCruise Lake Cachuma for a scenic wildlife tour. The Lake is a major water source for Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. No swimming in the lake. The drought has water levels a low levels that make geology visible that is normally submerged. You can also hike to the Lake if you park at the Sweetwater Trail head (located at the Bradbury Dam view point). Approx. 3 hours round trip.
Hike Lovers Loop trail for a moderate 1.5 hour loop. For those with more stamina looking for a strenuous yet incredibly scenic hike, start at the same trailhead and hike Grass Mountain trail - especially in the Spring when the wildflowers are in bloom.
Figueroa Mountain Road
Figueroa Mountain RoadHike Lovers Loop trail for a moderate 1.5 hour loop. For those with more stamina looking for a strenuous yet incredibly scenic hike, start at the same trailhead and hike Grass Mountain trail - especially in the Spring when the wildflowers are in bloom.
PAWS Park
568 Dawn DriveDog park for your beloved pets.
Shopping
This is an antique collective, the first of it's kind in the Valley. Locally owned and operated, there is something for everyone at A Piece of the Past. Parking on-site.
A Piece of the Past Antique and Vintage Mall
425 Alisal RdThis is an antique collective, the first of it's kind in the Valley. Locally owned and operated, there is something for everyone at A Piece of the Past. Parking on-site.
Locally owned home decor store. Good prices and friendly staff. Located in the heart of Solvang along Alisal Rd.
Home Connection
425 Alisal RdLocally owned home decor store. Good prices and friendly staff. Located in the heart of Solvang along Alisal Rd.
COCO BELLE Los Olivos
2860 Grand AveClothing and shoes for men and women - they carry many brands including Johnny Was.
Clothing for the traveler.
Parts Unknown- A Fashion Adventure
1662 Copenhagen DriveClothing and shoes for men and women - they carry many brands including Johnny Was.
Clothing for the traveler.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic outdoor theater, with live performances from June thru October. And live midweek performances as well. Eat nearby before the performance and have a treat and a glass of wine when you get there. Make it a point to see a performance under the stars at this iconic local theater and you'll never forget the experience.
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Solvang Festival Theater
420 2nd StFantastic outdoor theater, with live performances from June thru October. And live midweek performances as well. Eat nearby before the performance and have a treat and a glass of wine when you get there. Make it a point to see a performance under the stars at this iconic local theater and you'll never forget the experience.
Gallery Los Olivos
2920 Grand AveElverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy WayWildling Museum
1511-B Mission DrGroceries and Essentials
Beautiful array of produce including a large assortment of Organic, they also have a butcher shop, deli counter with delicious sandwiches and soups, a large salad bar, sushi bar, coffee shop with smoothies and green juice blends.
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El Rancho Market
2886 Mission DrBeautiful array of produce including a large assortment of Organic, they also have a butcher shop, deli counter with delicious sandwiches and soups, a large salad bar, sushi bar, coffee shop with smoothies and green juice blends.
Organics and Natural foods store. Great deli, meats, coffee shop, and bakery.
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New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
1984 Old Mission DrOrganics and Natural foods store. Great deli, meats, coffee shop, and bakery.
Local grocery store with an array of products including a nice assortment of Organic, deli counter with sandwiches and soups, a salad bar, reasonable coffee by the cup, and excellent selection of wines and spirits.
Valley Fresh Market
608 Alamo Pintado RdLocal grocery store with an array of products including a nice assortment of Organic, deli counter with sandwiches and soups, a salad bar, reasonable coffee by the cup, and excellent selection of wines and spirits.