Sunstone Concierge

The picturesque Santa Ynez Valley encompasses six communities clustered closely together like wine grapes. From the charming, tiny gem of rural Ballard, the bustling gateway city of Buellton, the vintage western town of Los Alamos, the arts-influenced wine-infused town of Los Olivos and the turn-of-the-20th-century township of Santa Ynez, to the northern European atmosphere of the city of Solvang founded by Danish-Americans in 1911, it’s relaxing and refreshing to meander and experience them all. Just two hours up the coast from Los Angeles, it feels like a world away with endless possibilities.

STAY CLOSE

Experience the beauty and charm of The Santa Ynez Valley with an overnight stay in one of our 33 member hotels in the communities of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, Buellton and Ballard.  With 33 lodging options, you’re sure to find a great location within walking distance to fun activities for all.

1. VisitSYV.com (The BEST website to plan your visit and stay in Santa Ynez Valley)
2. Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals

 

TAKE SUNSTONE ON A DINNER DATE

What’s on the menu? Everything from down-home American to authentic Danish and smorgasbord to sushi to modern Italian-American cuisine.  There’s something delicious here to please any palate and pocketbook.  You’ll find restaurants spot-lighting local ingredients, romantic hideaways, family-friendly pancake houses, brew pups, oodles of al fresco dining options, wine from the valley’s award-winning vineyards and even locally-brewed beers.  Local chefs scour the Solvang Village Farmers Market for just-picked produce every Wednesday afternoon year-round in downtown Solvang (on First St. between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr.).  Seasonal farm stands burst with fresh fruits and veggies, lavender, olive oils and more, adding to the strong rural flavor of the area. Click Visit.SYV for a complete list of restaurants and cafes, but below is a list of our recommendations.

Santa Ynez (Approximately 3 miles away)

1. Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn (American Cuisine) 3539 Sagunto Street (805) 688-4142
2. Dos Carlitos (Mexican Restaurant) 3544 Sagunto Street (805) 688-0033
3. SY Kitchen (Italian Restaurant) 1110 Faraday Street (805) 691-9794
4. Trattoria Grappolo (Italian Restaurant) 3687 Sagunto Street (805) 688-6899
5. Valley Grind (Coffee Shop) 3558 Sagunto Street (805) 688-1506
6. The Lucky Hen Larder (Cheese Shop) 1095 Meadowvale Road (805) 691-9448
7. The Bakers Table (Bakery) 3563 Numancia Street (805) 688-4856
8. El Rancho Marketplace (Marketplace) 2886 Mission Drive (805) 688-4300

Los Olivos (Approximately 6 miles away)

1. Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Café (Californian Restaurant) 2879 Grand Avenue (805) 688-7265
2. Mattei’s Tavern (American Cuisine) 2350 Railway Avenue (805) 688-3550
3. The Bear & Star  2860 Grand Avenue (805) 686-5455
4. Sides Hardware & Shoes – A Brothers Restaurant (American Cuisine) 2375 Alamo Pintado Avenue (805) 688-4820

Solvang  (Approximately 5 miles away)

1. Fresco Valley Café (American Cuisine) 442 Atterdag Road (805) 688-8857
2. First & Oak (Californian Restaurant) 409 1st Street (805) 688-1703
3. Root 246 (American Cuisine) 420 Alisal Road (805) 686-8681
4. Succulent Café (American Cuisine) 1555 Mission Drive (805) 691-9444
5. The Solvang Bakery (Bakery) 438 Alisal Road (805) 688-4939
6. Mad & Vin
7. New Frontier’s Marketplace (Natural Foods Marketplace) 1984 Old Mission Drive (805) 693-1746

Buellton (Approximately 8 miles away)

1. The Hitching Post II (Barbeque Restaurant) 406 E Hwy 246 (805) 688-0676
2. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (American Cuisine & Brewery) 45 Industrial Way (805) 694-2252
3. Industrial Eats (Modern Cuisine, Wood fired Oven, Butcher Shop) 181 Industrial Way (805) 688-8807
4. Taproom at Firestone Walker Brewing Company (American Cuisine & Brewery) 620 McMurray Road (805) 686-1557

ATTRACTIONS

1. Alisal Guest Ranch & Golf Resort, 1054 S. Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-6411
2. Ostrichland USA 610 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427 (805) 686-9696
3. Quick Silver Miniature Horse Ranch, 1555 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463, (805) 686-4002
4. Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, 3630 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 686-9490
5. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Parks-Janeway Carriage House, 3596 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-7889
6. Seein’ Spots Farm – Miniature Donkeys and Mules, 2599 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-688-2275
7. Sky’s the Limit Ballooning Adventures, Santa Ynez Valley Airport, 900 Airport Rd., Santa Ynez, CA 93460, (760) 602-0295
8. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum, Solvang Village Square, 320 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463, (805) 686-9522
9. Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding, 2178 Mora Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, (805) 944-0493

 

Local Taxi Service

(if being picked up from Sunstone, please specify your location to the taxi driver — Villa or Winery)

1. 805 Taxi – (805) 291-0425
2. Solvang Taxi – (805) 686-8294

 

Mobile Massage Service

Mermaid Spa, Linda Ashby, Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician (805) 886-4551

 

Emergency Contacts

1. Hospital/Emergency Room, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang, CA 93463, (805) 688-6431
2. Fire Department, Station 32, 906 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
, (805) 686-5058
3. Fire Department, Station 30, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93464
, (805) 686-8184
4. Poison Control: California Poison Control System, (800) 222-1222
5. Veterinarian: Vet’s Here! Mobile Veterinary Service (805) 693-4244 Info@VetsHere.com
6. Veterinarian: Santa Ynez Pet Hospital, 3523 Numancia Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-4944
7. Veterinarian: Solvang Veterinary Hospital, 2025 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-6484