A DAY IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Santa Ynez Valley encompasses six communities: Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Buellton, and Solvang, plus the emerging Ballard area. Spend a day exploring the one-of-a-kind valley!
4300 ROBLAR AVENUE, SANTA YNEZ
Offered at $7,975,000
Design, form, and function combine to perfection in this rare, newly constructed Santa Ynez estate. Situated in one of wine country’s most coveted corridors and boasting panoramic mountain, vineyard, and pastoral views – this unrepeatable contemporary oasis is a true work of art newly constructed by renowned designer and builder Mark Trabucco.
Offering a contemporary aesthetic that brings together all corners of the world, a beautiful blend of cultural influences accents the estate’s clean lines and crisp architecture. This serene, private compound is complete with two separate homes across 20 south-facing acres.
4300 Roblar Avenue is conveniently located within close proximity of several iconic Santa Ynez Valley spots. Read below for more details!
WINE COUNTRY
Santa Ynez Valley is famous for its wineries, and lovers of great wine need look no further for the best wine tasting around. As a designated AVA (American Viticultural Area), the Santa Ynez Valley has the perfect climate for growing grapes.
SUNSTONE WINERY
Sunstone Vineyards, Winery, and Villa is an organic vineyard retreat, located just 35-minutes north of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy Sunstone wines in their Provençal French courtyards, stone barrel-aging caves, or picnic grounds. As a well-known venue for weddings, Sunstone is meant to be celebrated at!
ROBLAR WINERY
Roblar Winery is located around the corner from 4300 Roblar Avenue and is easily accessible from the property. Having recently won Sunset Magazine’s 2022 Top Wine Tasting Experience, the winery’s centrally located estate includes a majestic 5000 sq. ft. tasting room, beautiful vineyards, and a state-of-the-art winery facility.
Their favorable location, the unique soil composition, and the region’s dynamic climate set up a perfect environment to produce a surprisingly wide variety of wines right on the estate property.
TASTING ROOMS
Spend a day sampling various wines around the quaint town of Los Olivos, where tasting rooms like Holus Bolus, Solminer, Story of Soil, and Storm are within walking distance of each other.
Other notable stops include Carhartt Cabin, Liquid Farm, Stolpman, Andrew Murray, and Saarloos + Sons.
VALLEY RESTAURANTS
BELL’S
Located in Los Alamos, CA, Bell’s is a family-run, French-inspired bistro from Food & Wine “Best New Chef” Daisy Ryan. Housed in the former Bell Street Farms space, their team serves up classic bistro fare with an eclectic, award-winning wine list highlighting some of our favorite local and European producers.
S.Y. KITCHEN
S.Y. Kitchen is an acclaimed restaurant run out of a ranch house by the Italian chef brothers Luca and Francesco Crestanelli. The restaurant stands out in wine country, presenting Italian cooking with premium ingredients, matched with not just the surrounding wines but cocktails you might find in L.A.
NELLA KITCHEN & BAR
Adjacent to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, Nella is a tasty stop before, after, or during a wine-tasting tour of Los Olivos. The focus is on locally sourced ingredients from the area such as grilled Roman artichokes, and homemade recipes, like their spinach tagliolini with black truffles.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Whether it’s hiking or a cycling wine tour, there are countless outdoor activities to do in the beautiful Valley.
LOVER’S LOOP HIKING TRAIL
Discover this 4.1-mile loop trail near Santa Ynez, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
VINO VAQUEROS HORSEBACK RIDING
Vino Vaqueros offers private, guided horseback riding tours through Estelle Ranch and Vineyards in Santa Ynez. This rolling hill ranch ride offers mountain, valley, and vineyard views to create the perfect opportunity to take in the wine country.
SOLVANG WINE COUNTRY CYCLING TOURS
The Farm-to-Table experience has been a staple in the Santa Ynez Valley for decades and they have made it their passion to combine great cycling with a delightful culinary experience. The rows of grapes lining their bike routes and the picturesque vineyards where lunch is served will be the perfect setting for your next cycling adventure.
EVENTS IN SANTA YNEZ
ROBLAR THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPER
Beyond their normal winery hours, join Roblar Winery for extended hours from 5-8pm every Thursday night for Supper at Roblar Winery. They feature classic favorite dishes from Roblar’s menu, along with some hearty supper dishes like prime rib, lasagna, and their famous fried chicken. Live music, warm nights, and great food and wine.
LIVE MUSIC AT LOST CHORD GUITARS
A space where people can experience the magic that happens when music is the conduit. Shows are hosted every Wednesday – Sunday night.
YOGA & BANH MIS
Kaena at the Ranch is hosting an outdoor yoga class for all levels, followed by wine tasting and a banh mi food truck pop-up!
