Things To Do
Sunstone Winery
Our favorite winery in Santa Ynez (which is why we are getting married there!) Our wedding will take place at the SunStone Villa but their winery is a great spot to bring lunch, sit outside and relax in the California sunshine! Reservations are required
Demetria Estate & Vineyards
Another one of our favorite spots! It feels like you transported to a European villa. This is another great spot to bring food and enjoy wine tasting outside at the estate. To visit the estate, reservations are required.
Brave & Maiden Estate
This winery is right next to sunstone and makes for a great spot to hop over to once you are done at SunStone. For wine tasting, reservation are required.
Artiste Winery
Artiste is a winery and tasting studio experience that transports you to an 1880s working art studio. Enjoy paintings from some of today’s best Contemporary Impressionist painters and taste some of the most avant-garde wines California has to offer. Each wine has a unique painting on it! Group of 6 or more require a reservation
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
Another favorite winery in area! If you drive a little past the main winery there is a tasting room they own called The Shack. Reservations required!
PANINO - Santa Ynez
Our favorite sandwich shop! Typically, this is our first stop in Santa Ynez to grab lunch to-go and bring it to one of the wineries to enjoy!
Hitching Post 2
A famous resturant in the area for being in the 2004 film, Sideways (plus the food is great!)
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
One of our favorite hotels. Mattie's tavern is a great spot for food & drinks!
Solvang Restaurant
A great spot for brunch the morning after wine tasting! This spot is famous for being in the 2004 film, sideways! You can sit in the booth they filmed in