Top Things to do in Santa Ynez Valley
10 Outdoor Activities in Santa Ynez Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Santa Ynez Valley, United States including Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding, Sky's the Limit Ballooning, Pedego Electric Bikes of Los Olivos, Santa Barbara Soaring, Dr. J's Bicycle Shop, Wheel Fun Rentals, Cloud 9 Glider Rides, Santa Ynez Wine Trail, River Course At the Alisal.
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1. Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours is the premiere cycling tour company in Santa Barbara County. We offer Daily Guided Cycling Tours with local farm-to-table picnic lunch and wine tasting in the beautiful wine Country. We also feature local and destination multi-day cycling tours throughout the Central Coast of California.
2. Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Enjoy a private, guided 75-90 horseback ride through Estelle Ranch in Santa Ynez. The mountain, valley, and vineyard views set the stage for a perfect ride. After your ride, we offer complementary wine tasting with a full glass of your favorite at the barn. Kids 8 years old and up welcome! All rides are by reservation-no walk ins please :) Call or book online! *Please note that due to CO-VID same day rides may not be possible.
Reviewed By jeffcaldwell
What a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Christie led us through the vineyards and hills above the Santa Ynez Valley and made sure we had a great experience.
3. Sky's the Limit Ballooning
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Santa Barbara Wine Country Hot Air Balloon Ride! Soar to new heights with our daily morning Santa Barbara balloon rides! With over 100 wineries in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley, the year-round near perfect climate and light prevailing winds in the Central Coast of California makes this an ideal place for ballooning.
4. Pedego Electric Bikes of Los Olivos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Electric Bike Rentals and Tours, explore wine country, enjoy picnic lunch and all the local attractions with an easy to ride electric bike. Organized tours with lunch and tastings along with "grab your bike and go" options. Fun for the whole family or special event. Tours and Rentals beginning in both Los Olivos and Buellton.
5. Santa Barbara Soaring
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Surrounded by the Coastal and San Rafael Mountain Range with Ocean, Lake, Valley and Island views, gliding on the Central Coast is breathtaking. Year round soaring offers a variety of lift from thermals to wave. Come see one of the longest running and most desirable glider ride operations on the West Coast and experience the magical feeling of silent flight.
6. Dr. J's Bicycle Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Dr. J's Bicycle Shop in Solvang has the largest selection of bike rentals in the Santa Ynez Valley. Whether you are looking for a carbon road bike, a hybrid bike or a performance mountain bike, we have you covered. Only our store has a professional bike fitter on staff. Local road and mountain bike maps available.
Reviewed By Jcama1234
If you’re looking for some fun, adventure and a great exercise then Dr J’s is the perfect place for you. Our tour guide, Scott, was very familiar with everything in the area and had some great recommendations for restaurants, wine tasting, etc.. Will definitely be back, thanks again for the great experience!
7. Wheel Fun Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By josephz824 - Glassboro, United States
My wife and I decided to try something new on a bike. We typically rent cruisers and multispeed bikes and tour the local area. This time we tried the electric Bikes at Wheel Fun Rentals. Matt was a great assistant who gave us an overview of the 4 hour self-guided tour, fitted us with the bikes, helmets, bike travel bag (spare tubes, pump and items needed should you get a flat). He provided a map with a beautiful round-trip excursion pointing out the key spots that takes you through Solvang, up to Los Olivos and then back to Solvang. You pass several wineries, miniature horse ranch, lavender farm and a spectacular ending cruising up and then down Ballard Canyon Road where you see the rolling hills of vineyards, horse and cattle ranches. You can stop and sample the wines along the way, especially in Los Olivos which has many to choose from. The Electric Bikes are a must on this trip if you are a novice rider, the hills would be challenging with just a multi-speed bike. The electric assist was great getting us up the hills. Give it a try if you are in Solvang.
8. Cloud 9 Glider Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Soaring Glider Rides over the Santa Barbara Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Wine Country, “Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, Ronald Reagan’s Ranch. For more than four decades, people from around the world have experienced the magic of seeing the Central Coast of California from a SailPlane-Glider.The silence of soaring in a glider is like free-floating with an epic view of the world.
9. Santa Ynez Wine Trail
10. River Course At the Alisal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By kaj20 - Murrieta, United States
The golf course is in a beautiful setting. The greens are very well maintained. It was challenging and fun.
