Located just 10 miles away, downtown Santa Barbara is a treasure trove of shops, restaurants, art galleries, museums, gardens, parks, natural beauty and red tile roofs. Many adults take this opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s many fine restaurants. We’ve even seen couples sneak away for an afternoon matinee at a local theatre.
For more information about Santa Barbara and activities available there, go to the Santa Barbara Visitor’s Bureau website at:

Another source of information on local happenings is the website for The Independent, the county’s entertainment newspaper, at:

Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is a world-class touring and tasting destination, renowned for distinguished wines and golden countryside dotted with quaint western towns and friendly locals. Today’s wine boom centers in the Santa Ynez Valley. Acclaimed for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals, the area also produces Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Rhone varietals such as Syrah.

The beautiful rolling hills around Los Olivos and Santa Ynez are home to the highest concentration of vineyards in the county. Traveling north on scenic Highway 154 from Santa Barbara, the old-western town of Santa Ynez is usually the first stop on a wine tour. From here, wine-lovers can travel the wide open country roads and visit some of the region’s most honored vintners.

The Family Vacation Center offers a wine tour, which will take you to a variety of wineries throughout Santa Barbara County. The tour includes a picnic lunch and opportunities to taste and buy as few or as many bottles of wine as you’d like.
For more information on the area’s many wineries (including those on our tour) visit:

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