things to do in Santa Ynez, CA

A guided walk through Santa Barbara history with wine, beer, and local tastes

Taste local craft beer while exploring downtown Santa Barbara on foot

Make the day your own with paddling, swimming or lounging aboard Riptide

Ride river-country trails with trained guides and retired champion horses

A stable, open boat for fishing and exploring Cachuma Lake

Private 60-minute Duffy boat charter in Santa Barbara Harbor—bring your own food and drinks

A guided family ride where young riders take the reins

Make craft chocolate with your own flavor and artistic flair

Make your time on the water your own

Get an aerial perspective on California's coast and mountain scenery

Sail into a private sound bath led by a certified local practitioner

Sail Santa Barbara’s coast aboard a 41-foot yacht with panoramic shoreline views

A private sailing memorial for a meaningful ash scattering at sea

Enjoy a quiet lake escape at your own paddling pace

Turn your chocolate creation into a gift with a hand-decorated tray

Sample Santa Barbara flavors while a local guide handles the route and ordering

Meet, groom, and feed friendly sheep, goats, and miniature horses

Share a relaxed paddle along the lake’s scenic shoreline

Learn to groom, tack up, lead, and ride a pony in a hands-on family lesson

Take home handmade chocolates in a keepsake box you've painted yourself

Make space for remembrance on a peaceful coastal tribute

Pop the question with the details already arranged

Take in Santa Barbara’s coast, mountains and lake from the air

Fly beyond the coast for mountain and lake views