Best places: Things to dos in Santa Ynez, United States

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

👍👍 Absolutely loved this place. Went there with my family and it's such a quaint little touristy town. Great food, nice souvenirs, so much to do and experience here. Bring your money though as things are a bit pricey.

This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop.

Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs.

👍👍 Amazing experience in a beautiful setting. Jeff the Owner was welcoming and shared the history of the area and the property. The zip-lining was state of the art and fun. Ben and Spencer were our guides and were super cool and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable and safe the whole time. Defi...

Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house.

👍👍 We took a day trip to solvang, and it was super fun. We enjoyed walking around the shops, eating sausage, chocolate, Danishes, and relaxing in Solvang Park. It was good sitting at the park to take in the architecture of the surrounding buildings, and feeling like you were in a different country.

Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles.

Shady green space with several picnic areas available for rent, plus a playground.

Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings.

😐 The scenery was lovely even in the winter. You can get the quintessential photos of walking through the vines with a glass of wine. I got the classic flight and my husband got the reserve flight. Neither of us felt like it was incredible, but sitting by the barrels made the experience feel classy. O...

Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen.

Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography.

Laid-back winery offering varietals from around the world, regular live music & other events.