Title: Santa Barbara Wine Country Travel Guide: Best of Santa Barbara Wine Country, California Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country-Hotels.d553248634340940978.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634340940978.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.d553248634340940978.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Santa Barbara Wine Country Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.d553248634340940978.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Barbara Wine Country Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.d553248634340940978.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Barbara Wine Country Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Central California showing landscape views, mountains and farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51690-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/427000/427162-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/427000/427164-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51689-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/427000/427165-Santa-Barbara-Wine-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Barbara Wine Country Things to do #### See how chardonnays, cabernets and pinots are made then taste the fruits of the process in Santa Barbara’s beautiful wine region. Take a break from the rush and stress of city life and sink into the scents and tastes of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Just a short drive northeast from the city, this region provides world-class lodging and comforts to make your stay one to remember. If you are a fan of the award-winning movie Sideways, you’ll enjoy spotting locations from the film, which was shot in this area. Santa Barbara Wine Country hosts some of California’s best tasting and most delicate wines. The region has a topography that’s ideal for producing classic wine varieties such as chardonnay, cabernet and pinot noir. For a great wine-tasting experience, try the Sunstone Vineyards & Winery. Pair your wine with views of rolling hills covered in vines, a scene framed by the Santa Ynez River and a spectacular mountain backdrop. Head to the Kalyra Winery to taste distinctly Australian-style wines and enjoy the company of fellow grape lovers in a friendly tasting room atmosphere. The curious will want to see the vineyard-to-bottle process on public display at the Gainey Vineyards. While here, take the opportunity to try the chardonnay. Sample pinot noir made with the produce harvested from the vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills. After a day of tasting wines, have dinner in one of the region’s three towns: Solvang, Los Olivos or Santa Ynez. Choose from a variety of top-class restaurants with all tastes complemented by locally sourced wines. Each town has its own charms. Solvang has some of the region’s most romantic lodging and scenery while Los Olivos has a number of quaint art galleries. The nearby Los Alamos has some great antique stores, so be sure to explore. To see the best of Santa Barbara Wine Country, choose from one of many affordable tours that take you to a selection of vineyards over the course of a day. The adventurous should try an unforgettable bike or horse-riding tour of the spectacular landscape. Vineyards charge a small wine-tasting fee and are open daily. - Top hotels in Santa Barbara Wine Country - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Barbara Wine Country ![Wine Valley Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41236/92aad964_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wine Valley Inn 1564 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,203 reviews) Cute Hotel! "Very Quiet Beautiful Hotel! Great Hospitality. They have a wine Night to welcome you. Nice small breakfast. Center to the main street, walking distance. If you have an electric car, there is a charging station in the parking lot directly across from the hotel. It is a slow charger, so you can leave ..." 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Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Apple Lane Solvang are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews) "We did a golf trip in the area and stayed here, the house was phenomenal, the views were spectacular! House was very clean, and there was plenty of room for everyone to relax. The owners and staff were very attentive to our needs." Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solvang-Hotels-Lavender-Hill-Ranch-Santa-Ynez-Sleeps-12.h32432005.Hotel-Information) ![Anavo Farm's Stylish Sheep Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39161000/39160929/efdd00a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anavo Farm's Stylish Sheep Retreat Solvang, CA Stay at this holiday home in Solvang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Beckmen Vineyards are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews) "Loved this place,especially the views from the upstairs & deck! 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