Best places: Things to dos in Santa Ynez

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Cal Coast Adventures
Tour operator
👍👍 The employees were extremely helpful and friendly. The bikes were amazing. I would highly recommend the e-bikes. There are so many amazing bike paths. I would recommend biking along a path that is next to the beach. You have to be 5 feet tall to drive an e-bike but they have e-bikes that have a back...
5.00 (996 reviews) (~42.69 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Park
👍👍 An absolutely unique and gorgeous building in the heart of Santa Barbara. Defined a must see and within walking distance (a few blocks) from the State Street main drag. The grounds are upon to the public and extremely well kept. The most magical time to visit is of course during sunset's golden hour...
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~40.53 km from centre)
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La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
State park
Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~31.77 km from centre)
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Park
Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~39.95 km from centre)
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Douglas Family Preserve
Nature preserve
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
4.80 (746 reviews) (~39.12 km from centre)
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Public beach
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~38.8 km from centre)
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Shoreline Park
Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~41.91 km from centre)
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Jalama Beach County Park
Park
Public beachfront area with a popular snack shack, a sundry store, picnic tables & fire boxes.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~40.27 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 Such an amazing day! We were picked up at our hotel on time and the tour guide, Sunny, was friendly, upbeat, and extremely knowledgeable. The drive from coastal Santa Barbara to the various wineries was stunning! Sunny made sure to narrate our drive and we learned SO much about the area we were dri...
5.00 (233 reviews) (~41.68 km from centre)
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Sunny Fields Park
Park
Recreation area with a unique themed wooden playground, water mister & BBQ pit with a rotating spit.
4.80 (526 reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~38.64 km from centre)
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Solvang Windmill
Tourist attraction
👍👍 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.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~5.83 km from centre)
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Museum
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~42 km from centre)
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Solvang Village Square
Business center
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~5.97 km from centre)
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Mission Rose Garden
Garden
👍👍 Soooo pretty. Had a picnic. Rose garden is amazing. Smelled so good. Flute player the whole time we hung out. We ordered Mexican food for delivery. So pretty and there was parking. Parking was off street
4.80 (434 reviews) (~39.06 km from centre)
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Kids World
Playground
👍 Very cool place but not sure if was right for my almost 3 year old, probably better for older kids. I did see a rusty nail, and definitely watch out for splinters. The design is cool and unique (but a bit weird for my taste, haha).
4.80 (415 reviews) (~40.06 km from centre)
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Lizards Mouth Rock
Tourist attraction
👍👍 If you enjoy exploring around rocks, in small caves, rock scrambling or rock climbing, this park is always worth a visit. You can spend all day hiking and bouldering until your heart is content, and for serious climbers, there are multiple locations for belaying, rappelling, and some free climbing....
4.80 (415 reviews) (~23.07 km from centre)
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Old Mission Santa Ines 1804
Catholic church
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop.
4.70 (839 reviews) (~5.62 km from centre)
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Santa Barbara Zoo
Zoo
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.
4.60 (5.8K reviews) (~43.54 km from centre)
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Pier Santa Barbara
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I had the pleasure of visiting the Santa Barbara Pier and I can confidently say that it is an absolute gem that should be on everyone's itinerary when exploring the picturesque city. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the glistening Pacific Ocean, the pier offers an enchanting blend of natur...
4.60 (5.6K reviews) (~42.6 km from centre)
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