Things To Do

Bell's

Kat showed this restaurant to Eric and his parents and everyone absolutely LOVED it! Make sure to make a lunch or dinner reservation ahead of time. This is a tasting menu restaurant but you get to choose from a few options and it is SO worth it!

Bar Le Côte

Another amazing spot for lunch or dinner! Some of the best oysters Los Olivos has to offer. It's the same owners as Bell's but right in town in Los Olivos (walking distance from Mattei's) and some amazing sea food options.

Vincent Vineyards & Winery

Kat's dear friend, Tanya Vincent and her family, own this incredible vineyard and tasting room. A great wine tasting for anyone looking for a traditional experience!

S.Y. Kitchen

Such an amazing and delicious restaurant, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Bob's Well Bread Bakery

Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store

Eric's parents, Ellen and Tom, are old friends with Bob! Bob used to be an executive at Sony but decided to pursue his passion for baking bread about a decade ago. Suffice it to say we are all OBSESSED with his breads and pastries - there will be some at the wedding. But don’t take our word for it, go try Bob's yourselves! 10/10 for breakfast or lunch!!! (There is a second location in Los Alamos if you find yourselves there.)

Halo Salon Los Olivos

For our guests who might like to get their hair done or get a quick blowout, Halo Salon is right in town. We recommend making an appointment ahead of time!

Grassini Family Vineyards and Winery

Tucked away in Happy Canyon, appointment-only visits at stunning Grassini Family Vineyards offer a transporting tour of the property, which includes a pond framed by live oaks.

Jedlicka's Los Olivos

Craving some new western clothing or accessories? Maybe you just really need a new pair of cowboy boots or hat...the friendly staff here will take care of you. Head to Jedlicka's right in town. Eric could spend all day there!

Wendy Foster Los Olivos

Ladies can shop anywhere, anytime so check out Wendy Foster for some well curated, contemporary clothing and accessories!

Solvang, CA

Just a short 10 minute drive from Los Olivos is the "Danish Capital of America," Solvang. Experience a slice of Danish culture in Solvang, California, where you can enjoy authentic food, wine, shopping, and entertainment. Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskiver and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture in the Santa Ynez Valley, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops. It’s where you can drink, dine and shop like a Dane without ever leaving the California sunshine. Explore our wineries, boutique shops, or ride the Solvang Trolley for a full tour of the town.

Solvang Restaurant

Charming, family friendly spot serving Danish eats including the famous aebleskivers, a Dutch jam-filled donut!

If hiking is your jam

For those outdoorsy folk, check out the link here for a list of beautiful hikes in the area.

Alma Rosa Ranch House & Vineyard

Winery Alma Rosa is an epic estate that offers guided hikes and tastings in the rustic ranch house.

Bodega Los Alamos

For a perfect midday or early-evening respite, head to wine-and-beer garden Bodega, an open yard in Los Alamos complete with bocce court.

Carhartt Family Wines

In Los Olivos, The Carhartt Cabin is where tastings are often paired with live music—the woodsy enclave is one of the most boisterous tasting rooms in Santa Ynez.

The Lucky Hen Larder

Cynthia Miranda’s adorably appointed Lucky Hen Larder is the perfect stop for picnic provisions in the Valley. The to-go lunch menu is full of satisfying sandwiches, like the tri-tip on ciabatta and the antipasto with ham, fennel salami, prosciutto, olive salad, and more, while the takeout cheese and charcuterie platters are expertly curated for parties large and small.

Solminer Wine Company

Solminer was created by husband and wife, David and Anna deLaski. Their 12-acre Demeter certified Biodynamic® farm and vineyard is just 0.5 miles away from downtown Los Olivos, where you can find the Solminer tasting room open at 11am every weekend. With a vineyard and tasting room located in Los Olivos, Solminer is proud to offer farm to glass wines. Our winery reflects our personal desire to produce natural wines using varietals related to our Austrian heritage.