Fun things to do, see, and explore in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley (Family Friendly)
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Outdoor Activities (Family Friendly)
Local Favorites
Travel Guides
Outdoor Activities (Family Friendly)
Very clean and well-maintained playground and park with a baseball diamond and volleyball nets
Sunny Fields Park
A gorgeous place to see California Wildflowers, tons of walking trails, a large open area for a picnic, great for kids!
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
Best farmers market in the valley!
Solvang Farmer’s Market
Really fun if you've never been, they have emus too!
Ostrichland USA
A beautiful place for a picnic, camping, or a stroll
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
The largest and fastest zipline in California! Amazing views if you can handle heights!
Highline Adventures Zipline (Adults!)
A great place for kids and adults; grab a glass of wine and hit the petting zoo. You can also tour the vineyard and the grounds around the property.
Vega Vineyard, Farm and Petting Zoo
Local Favorites
High-quality and delicious sandwiches and salads - they even have gluten-free bread
PANINO Sandwiches and Salads (Los Olivos Location)
Locally owned and operated, the absolute coolest vibes, great coffee and locally grown fresh snacks. Pulitzer-prize winning books on the shelf for purchase, you can't go wrong.
Lefty's Coffee Shop
Trendy workwear, great for guys, locally owned and clothing made down in LA. (They have authentic arrowhead and obsidian blade knives - so cool)
Los Olivos Outfitters
Travel Guides
Wonderful comprehensive guide of Santa Barbara County, find fun things for adults and kids!
