ACTIVITIES


Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard

Santa Ynez

805-325-8092

www.artspotonwheels.com


If you are staying in wine country ... or live here ... why not invite us out to your vacation rental property to paint the view from there? We'd love to set up a private event for you at your location to commemorate the visit or a special occasion. Visit our private events page for more information and pricing.



Los Padres National Forest


Make a full day out of it on ATVs 


Nojoqui Falls Park

3250 Alisal Rd. Goleta

805-568-2460

countyofsb.org/parks/day-use/nojoqui-falls.sbc


Nojoqui Falls Parks is located just off Highway 101 north of the Gaviota Tunnel between Santa Barbara and Buellton. In addition to picnic tables and playing fields, the park offers a short hike to an eighty-foot waterfall. This two-thirds of a mile round trip trail ascends 175 feet up a shaded canyon to the enchanting Nojoqui Falls.

 

Ostrich Land

610 E. Hwy 246 Solvang

805-686-9696

ostrichlandusa.com


These classes are designed for kids ages 8-13 (but feel free to reach out to us if your child falls outside of that range and you think they’d be a good fit).

 

PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre

420 2nd Street Solvang

805-922-8313

pcpa.org


For 54 years, PCPA has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals. From its beginnings in the fall of 1964 and first summer season in 1965, founder Donovan Marley laid the ground work for a year-round professional theatre company in Santa Maria. And, in 1974 the community of Solvang built the Solvang Festival Theater to enable PCPA's professional productions to be performed under the stars all summer.

 

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton

santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.com


The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden is dedicated to bringing beauty, serenity and the joys of the physical environment to the community in which we live in ways that encourage appreciation and educations in the arts, a deeper understanding of the order of the natural world and the significance of nature in our lives.

 

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House

3596 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez

805-688-7889

santaynezmuseum.org


The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and

Parks-Janeway Carriage House celebrate the rich history of the Santa Ynez Valley, its pioneering settlers and the five early townships that formed the foundation of this unique region.

 

Seein’ Spots Farm

2599 Baseline Avenue, Solvang

805-688-2275

seeinspotsfarm.com


We are a small family farm located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Our gates are usually open on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We are available everyday by appointment, please call

 

Solvang Trolley & Carriage

1618 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang

805-794-8958

solvangtrolley.com


Horse-drawn carriage guided tours, wine-tasting tour, and private carriage services in downtown Solvang.

 

Space VR

320 Alisal Road, #104, Solvang

805-325-9769

spacevrsolvang.com


Do you remember seeing the mind-bending futuristic Avatar ans Star Trek that put people into virtual reality? Well the future has arrived! Find yourself inside hundreds of games, adventures and experiences. Fly a plane, trek through a jungle while hunting dinosaurs, lead an army into battle in single and mutliplayer encounters, solve a noir mystery, kill zombies, be weightless in space, or scare yourself silly in a terrifying horror story!

 

Sunny Fields Park

Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang 

805-688-7529

cityofsolvang.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Sunny-Fields-Park-8


Recreation area with a unique themed wooden playground, water mister & BBQ pit with a rotating spit.

 

The Ultimate Escape Rooms

485 Alisal #120, Solvang

805-474-4208

theultimateescaperooms.com


The Ultimate Escape Rooms are a fun, physical, adventurous way to challenge your mind. Each room has a different theme. There are up to eight people in each room; when the door locks (always one door unlocked) you have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles using the elements of the room.

 

Wheel Fun Rentals

475 1st Street, Solvang

805-688-0091

wheelfunrentals.com


Intrepid adventurers can rent a range of bikes, including Surreys or hybrid bikes. Once you’ve selected your rental cycle, cruise around the village or tour the wine country. Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, don’t miss this unique way to explore Solvang!



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ART GALLERIES


Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang

805-686-1211

elverhoj.org


The Elverhoj Museum is the former residence of one of Solvang’s most artistic families, which is now a community museum devoted to the history of Solvang, the Danish-American pioneer spirit, the colorful heritage of Denmark, and the arts.

 

Gallery Los Olivos

2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

805-688-7517

gallerylosolivos.com


Gallery Los Olivos is the largest art gallery in Santa Ynez Valley featuring fine art in all painting mediums, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and jewelry. The Gallery has been located in the quaint town of Los Olivos for almost 25 successful years. We have over 47 local artists exhibiting their creative talents. Gallery Los Olivos is artist owned and operated by its juried members.

 

Pavlov Art Gallery

1608 Cophenhagen Dr., Ste C., Solvang

805-686-1080

pavlovgallery.com


Since 2007, we have been offering a beautiful and vivid selection of artwork by owner and artist, Chris Pavlov. With our recent votes as "Best Art Gallery" by the Santa Ynez Valley Journal and Easy Street Guides, the gallery brings a refreshing and contemporary perspective to the Santa Ynez Valley and the art world. The unique ideas that come to fruition on Pavlov's canvases are heavily influenced by his interest in psychology and philosophy.

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NIGHTLIFE


Fitzpatrick’s Tavern

490 1st St., Solvang

805-688-5500

fitzpatricktavern.com


Having been a part of the Solvang community for five years, they’ve established ourselves as the place to go for warm hospitality, a cold pint, and heart, upscale Irish fare. 

 

High Roller Tiki Lounge

433 Alisal Rd., Solvang

805-691-9224

highrollertiki.com


Step into paradise and relax in their Tiki Lounge. We feature delicious wine cocktails inspired by classic and not-so-classic tiki drinks, local and not-so-local boutique wine and craft beer. The vibe is serene with exotica music, dim lighting and plenty of cozy seating situations for a relaxing, chill time.


Maverick Saloon

3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez

805-686-4785

mavericksaloon.com



One of the last, original California saloons. Head over for a beer, live music, and country line dancing.

 


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