Nature & Outdoors
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
Address: HC 59, State Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tel: 805-693-0691
E-mail: clnaturectr@aol.com
The Bakery Farmstand
Address: Corner of Santa Barbara Ave & Olivet St, Los Olivos, CA
Tel: 805 252 9866
Website:www.stewartandclark.com
Open at 8:30am on Saturdays.
The Farm Stead
Address: 2323 Old Coast Highway, Goleta CA
Tel: 310 918 9400
Website:www.farmsteadca.com
Finley Farms
Address: 1702 Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez CA
Tel: 805 688 0209
Greenhaven Orchard/Dittmar Farms
Address: 2275 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-264-7100
Morrell Nut & Berry Farm
Address: 1980 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-688-8969
Clairmont Farms
Address: 2480 Roblar Street, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Tel: 805 688 7505
Website:www.clairmontfarms.com
E-mail: info@clairmontfarms.com
The farm in open to the public from 10a.m. to 6p.m. daily. Tours each day with no charge! Visitors are welcome to stroll through the fields, picnic and shop in our boutique located next to the fields.
Ostrich Land
Tel: 805-686-9696
Website: www.ostrichland.com
A 33-acre breeding farm with more than 100 birds.
Rolling Hills Garden Center
Address: 420 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
Tel: 805-688-7210
Fax: 805-688-3676
Website: www.rollinghillsgardencenter.com
E-mail: rhgc.inc@verizon.net
Located at 420 East Highway 246 in Buellton next to the Hitching Post Restaurant. WE are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Tel: 805-686-5050
Located 10 minutes from Santa Ynez on Highway 154, this placid and beautiful body of water is home to fish, deer and bobcats as well as 275 species of birds, including migratory bald eagles in the winter. From November through February, eagle cruises depart from the lake marina to reveal these majestic predators in their native habitat. March through October enjoy wildlife cruises, all with naturalist aboard. There are also boat rentals, fishing, plus picnic, camping and play facilities. For general information, call 805-686-5054; for details and reservations on nature cruises aboard the Osprey 48-foot pontoon boat.
Nojoqui Falls County Park
This delightful spot, part of a county park 20 minutes from Solvang on Alisal Road, is reached via a 15-minute walk on a canyon trail, but is well worth it. In the winter it is a silvery cascade off the cliff, in summer a cool bank of moss, ferns and trickling waters.
Hiking
www.santabarbarahikes.com
Figueroa Mountain Road area hiking trails offer opportunities to explore a ruggedly handsome section of the nearby Los Padres National Forest. Wildflowers in the spring are especially plentiful and vibrant.
Wildflower Viewing
Tel: 805-925-9538
Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/conditions/wildflowers/
E-mail: htarbet@fs.fed.us
Mid March 2008 By Helen Tarbett, Los Padres National Forest Service Ranger
ATV Rentals and Tours
ATV’s For Agriculture
3000 Alisal Road, Gaviota
Tel: 805-765-1288
Website: http://www.atvsforagriculture.com
Email: info@atvsforagriculture.com
Biking
Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop
1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-688-6263
Website: www.drjsbikeshop.com
Bike rentals, sales, and repairs. They lead fantastic group rides every Saturday morning at 9am. For venturing out on your own they are the guys to guide you towards the best trails around the valley.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
3630 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-686-9490
Website: www.winecountrycycling.com
This is your only full-service, locally owned tour center located in Santa Barbara wine country. We offer complete cycling vacations, daily tours & custom cycling packages complete with the best routes, professional guides, and gourmet picnic lunches with wine tasting, wonderful hotels and wine pairing dinners.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
720 Bond Ave., Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-884-9283
Email: letsgo@sbadventureco.com
Website: www.sbadventureco.com
Since 1998, Santa Barbara Adventure Company has been the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast while serving thousands of guests every year. We’re committed to creating unforgettable adventures of the highest quality, focusing on the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and coastal waters. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to
experience.
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition
506 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-617-3255
Email: connect@sbbike.org
Website: www.sbbike.org
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is a California advocacy and resource organization that promotes bicycling for safe transportation and recreation in Santa Barbara County. Check our site to see what’s happening. Discover how to enjoy local bicycling more and find out what we’re doing to improve the quality of life in our community.
Golf
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
4600 Highway 154, Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-683-6334
Fax: 805-692-8805
Website: www.rsm1804.com
Email: tendy@rsm1804.com
Newly renovated and re-opened July 4, 2007. Considered by many to be the premier golf experience in Southern California! Set in the mountains 12 miles outside of Santa Ynez, Rancho San Marcos Golf Course spectacularly captures the natural beauty and distinctiveness of its surroundings. Built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos, circa 1804, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed gem gracefully saddles the natural topography meandering amidst a plethora of ancient oaks, and preserved traces of 19th century adobe structures and the rugged San Marcos Stagecoach trail.
La Purisima Golf Course
3455 State Hwy 246, Lompoc
Tel: 805-735-8395 for reservations
La Purisima located west of State Highway 246 on the way to Lompoc features a relaxed setting among gently rolling hills masking a demanding course. At 7,000 yards and par 72, La Purisima is designed to meet the requirements of major PGA and LPGA competition. The course was recently the site of the PGA Tour qualifying finals. Golfers may choose from a full range of services, clinics and special rates.
River Course At The Alisal
150 Alisal Road, Solvang
Tel: 805-688-6042 for reservations
Website: www.rivercourse.com
Alisal River Course is just south of Solvang’s Mission Drive on Alisal Road, situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Four lakes grace the championship course, part of the famous 10,000-acre Alisal Ranch. Sycamores, elderberry trees and oaks punctuate the setting. Par is 72 on each of four sets of tees designed to challenge golfers of any skill level; the championship course is 6,830 yards. Services are fullrange while a rustic restaurant and lounge awaits finishers.
Zaca Creek Golf Course
223 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton
Tel: 805-691-9272
Zaca Creek Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole, par 29 layout with a nice view of the Santa Ynez River and the hills in Buellton. Take Highway 246 west to Avenue of the Flags to Shadow Mountain Drive.
FishingBreak Water Tours
Jason Grupp – Fishing Guide/Owner
368 Midten Hof, Solvang
Email: jason@breakwatertours.com
Tel: 805-698-2879
Website: http://www.breakwatertours.com
Horseback Riding
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Riding Reservations: 805-683-5110
Website: www.rancho-oso.com
Email: rosh@1000trails.com, lil@rancho-oso.com
Rancho Oso is located in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest and its hundreds of miles of riding trails. The beauty of the mountains and rich history of Rancho Oso combine to provide one of the most memorable riding and recreational experiences in Santa Barbara County.
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch
1555 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang
Tel: 805-686-4002
Well-known for its thoroughbred and purebred horse ranches, the Valley is also the home of Quicksilver, a miniature horse ranch and breeding facility that welcomes visitors from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily for free tours.
Santa Ynez Valley Trail Rides
2390 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-886-2215
Website: www.santaynezvalleytrailrides.com
Email: thelittlebigridingschool@yahoo.com
Vino Vaqueros
2178 Mora Ave, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-944-0493
Website: www.vinovaqueros.com
Email: vinovaqueros@gmail.com
Join us as we go horseback riding, enjoy wine tasting and tour the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. We cordially invite you to grab the reins, step in the saddle, and ride with us through the Fess Parker Vineyard. We offer you an authentic wine country experience because we know the land, train quality horses, appreciate fine wine, and enjoy gourmet food. Choose between five tours for your ultimate wine tasting experience: The Vineyard to Wine Tasting Tour, the Horseback Ride, Wine & Dine Tour, the Cowboy Breakfast Ride, the Romantic Sunset Ride and the Summerland Winery Ride.
Nojoqui Horse Ranch
Tel: 805-325-1941
Website: www.NojoquiRanch.com
Amber Giorgi (Owner/Trainer)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NojoquiHorseRanch
Address: HC 59, State Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tel: 805-693-0691
E-mail: clnaturectr@aol.com
The Bakery Farmstand
Address: Corner of Santa Barbara Ave & Olivet St, Los Olivos, CA
Tel: 805 252 9866
Website:www.stewartandclark.com
Open at 8:30am on Saturdays.
The Farm Stead
Address: 2323 Old Coast Highway, Goleta CA
Tel: 310 918 9400
Website:www.farmsteadca.com
Finley Farms
Address: 1702 Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez CA
Tel: 805 688 0209
Greenhaven Orchard/Dittmar Farms
Address: 2275 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-264-7100
Morrell Nut & Berry Farm
Address: 1980 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-688-8969
Clairmont Farms
Address: 2480 Roblar Street, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Tel: 805 688 7505
Website:www.clairmontfarms.com
E-mail: info@clairmontfarms.com
The farm in open to the public from 10a.m. to 6p.m. daily. Tours each day with no charge! Visitors are welcome to stroll through the fields, picnic and shop in our boutique located next to the fields.
Ostrich Land
Tel: 805-686-9696
Website: www.ostrichland.com
A 33-acre breeding farm with more than 100 birds.
Rolling Hills Garden Center
Address: 420 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
Tel: 805-688-7210
Fax: 805-688-3676
Website: www.rollinghillsgardencenter.com
E-mail: rhgc.inc@verizon.net
Located at 420 East Highway 246 in Buellton next to the Hitching Post Restaurant. WE are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Tel: 805-686-5050
Located 10 minutes from Santa Ynez on Highway 154, this placid and beautiful body of water is home to fish, deer and bobcats as well as 275 species of birds, including migratory bald eagles in the winter. From November through February, eagle cruises depart from the lake marina to reveal these majestic predators in their native habitat. March through October enjoy wildlife cruises, all with naturalist aboard. There are also boat rentals, fishing, plus picnic, camping and play facilities. For general information, call 805-686-5054; for details and reservations on nature cruises aboard the Osprey 48-foot pontoon boat.
Nojoqui Falls County Park
This delightful spot, part of a county park 20 minutes from Solvang on Alisal Road, is reached via a 15-minute walk on a canyon trail, but is well worth it. In the winter it is a silvery cascade off the cliff, in summer a cool bank of moss, ferns and trickling waters.
Hiking
www.santabarbarahikes.com
Figueroa Mountain Road area hiking trails offer opportunities to explore a ruggedly handsome section of the nearby Los Padres National Forest. Wildflowers in the spring are especially plentiful and vibrant.
Wildflower Viewing
Tel: 805-925-9538
Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/conditions/wildflowers/
E-mail: htarbet@fs.fed.us
Mid March 2008 By Helen Tarbett, Los Padres National Forest Service Ranger
ATV Rentals and Tours
ATV’s For Agriculture
3000 Alisal Road, Gaviota
Tel: 805-765-1288
Website: http://www.atvsforagriculture.com
Email: info@atvsforagriculture.com
Biking
Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop
1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
Tel: 805-688-6263
Website: www.drjsbikeshop.com
Bike rentals, sales, and repairs. They lead fantastic group rides every Saturday morning at 9am. For venturing out on your own they are the guys to guide you towards the best trails around the valley.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
3630 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-686-9490
Website: www.winecountrycycling.com
This is your only full-service, locally owned tour center located in Santa Barbara wine country. We offer complete cycling vacations, daily tours & custom cycling packages complete with the best routes, professional guides, and gourmet picnic lunches with wine tasting, wonderful hotels and wine pairing dinners.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
720 Bond Ave., Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-884-9283
Email: letsgo@sbadventureco.com
Website: www.sbadventureco.com
Since 1998, Santa Barbara Adventure Company has been the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast while serving thousands of guests every year. We’re committed to creating unforgettable adventures of the highest quality, focusing on the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and coastal waters. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to
experience.
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition
506 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-617-3255
Email: connect@sbbike.org
Website: www.sbbike.org
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is a California advocacy and resource organization that promotes bicycling for safe transportation and recreation in Santa Barbara County. Check our site to see what’s happening. Discover how to enjoy local bicycling more and find out what we’re doing to improve the quality of life in our community.
Golf
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
4600 Highway 154, Santa Barbara
Tel: 805-683-6334
Fax: 805-692-8805
Website: www.rsm1804.com
Email: tendy@rsm1804.com
Newly renovated and re-opened July 4, 2007. Considered by many to be the premier golf experience in Southern California! Set in the mountains 12 miles outside of Santa Ynez, Rancho San Marcos Golf Course spectacularly captures the natural beauty and distinctiveness of its surroundings. Built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos, circa 1804, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed gem gracefully saddles the natural topography meandering amidst a plethora of ancient oaks, and preserved traces of 19th century adobe structures and the rugged San Marcos Stagecoach trail.
La Purisima Golf Course
3455 State Hwy 246, Lompoc
Tel: 805-735-8395 for reservations
La Purisima located west of State Highway 246 on the way to Lompoc features a relaxed setting among gently rolling hills masking a demanding course. At 7,000 yards and par 72, La Purisima is designed to meet the requirements of major PGA and LPGA competition. The course was recently the site of the PGA Tour qualifying finals. Golfers may choose from a full range of services, clinics and special rates.
River Course At The Alisal
150 Alisal Road, Solvang
Tel: 805-688-6042 for reservations
Website: www.rivercourse.com
Alisal River Course is just south of Solvang’s Mission Drive on Alisal Road, situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Four lakes grace the championship course, part of the famous 10,000-acre Alisal Ranch. Sycamores, elderberry trees and oaks punctuate the setting. Par is 72 on each of four sets of tees designed to challenge golfers of any skill level; the championship course is 6,830 yards. Services are fullrange while a rustic restaurant and lounge awaits finishers.
Zaca Creek Golf Course
223 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton
Tel: 805-691-9272
Zaca Creek Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole, par 29 layout with a nice view of the Santa Ynez River and the hills in Buellton. Take Highway 246 west to Avenue of the Flags to Shadow Mountain Drive.
FishingBreak Water Tours
Jason Grupp – Fishing Guide/Owner
368 Midten Hof, Solvang
Email: jason@breakwatertours.com
Tel: 805-698-2879
Website: http://www.breakwatertours.com
Horseback Riding
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Riding Reservations: 805-683-5110
Website: www.rancho-oso.com
Email: rosh@1000trails.com, lil@rancho-oso.com
Rancho Oso is located in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest and its hundreds of miles of riding trails. The beauty of the mountains and rich history of Rancho Oso combine to provide one of the most memorable riding and recreational experiences in Santa Barbara County.
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch
1555 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang
Tel: 805-686-4002
Well-known for its thoroughbred and purebred horse ranches, the Valley is also the home of Quicksilver, a miniature horse ranch and breeding facility that welcomes visitors from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily for free tours.
Santa Ynez Valley Trail Rides
2390 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-886-2215
Website: www.santaynezvalleytrailrides.com
Email: thelittlebigridingschool@yahoo.com
Vino Vaqueros
2178 Mora Ave, Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-944-0493
Website: www.vinovaqueros.com
Email: vinovaqueros@gmail.com
Join us as we go horseback riding, enjoy wine tasting and tour the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. We cordially invite you to grab the reins, step in the saddle, and ride with us through the Fess Parker Vineyard. We offer you an authentic wine country experience because we know the land, train quality horses, appreciate fine wine, and enjoy gourmet food. Choose between five tours for your ultimate wine tasting experience: The Vineyard to Wine Tasting Tour, the Horseback Ride, Wine & Dine Tour, the Cowboy Breakfast Ride, the Romantic Sunset Ride and the Summerland Winery Ride.
Nojoqui Horse Ranch
Tel: 805-325-1941
Website: www.NojoquiRanch.com
Amber Giorgi (Owner/Trainer)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NojoquiHorseRanch