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Animal Encounters Golf Parks
Specialty Farms Horseback riding Other
Quick Silver Miniature Horse Ranch
- 1555 Alamo Pintado Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
Quicksilver Ranch is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, between Solvang and Ballard, California. It's open to visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 more information
Seein' Spots Farm - Miniature Donkeys
- 2599 Baseline Avenue
- Ballard, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-2275
We are deeply committed to raising the very finest miniature donkeys possible. We have sought out proven bloodlines from all over the country and aim to breed the best possible miniature more information
Ostrich Land
- 610 East Highway 246
- Buellton, CA 93427
- phone: (805) 686-1456
A 33-acre breeding farm with more than 100 birds including emus on property. A small store sells farm fresh ostrich eggs, meat , eggshell paintings, and other souvenirs.
Pacific Breeze Alpacas
- 1590 Edison Street
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 717-0046
- email: Email Us!
Nurturing, training and breeding of Alpacas. Plus, animal vet on site, grass pastures, and hands-on interaction with the animals.
Golf
Alisal River Golf Course & Shop
- 150 Alisal Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-6042
Alisal River Course is just south of Mission Drive on Alisal Road, the spectacular River Course is situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Four more information
La Purisima Golf Course
- 3455 Hwy 246
- Lompoc, CA 93436
- phone: (805) 735-8395
La Purisima located west of 246, where the relaxed setting among gently rolling hills masks a demanding course. At 7,000 yards and par 72, La Purisima is designed to meet the requirements of more information
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
- 4600 Highway 154
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 692-1573
- email: Email Us!
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course -- A Golf Classic Opens!! This is golf the way it used to be. Nothing for miles but open land and beautifully manicured fairways along hills that were once part of the more information
Zaca Creek Golf Course
- 223 Shadow Mountain Dr.
- Buellton, CA 93427
- phone: (805) 688-2575
- email: Email Us!
Zaca Creek Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole, par 29 layout with a nice view of the Santa Ynez River and the hills. From Buellton, take Avenue of the Flags to Shadow Mountain Drive. For more more information
Parks
Hans Christian Andersen Park
- 775 Atterdag Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
Hans Christian Andersen Park is a huge, beautiful park filled with large live oak trees. To enter, you drive through a castle arch! Then you come to the skate park which has cavernous half pipes more information
Solvang Park
- Corner of Mission Drive and First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
Picnics are popular in Solvang Park. This is the center of the action for Danish Days, in September, Winterfest, in December, and Free Friday Night Movies in the summer. more information
Sunny Fields Park
- Alamo Pintado Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-7529
Kids love the playground. For schedule of events, call 805-688-PLAY.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
- 2225 Hwy 154
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 686-5055
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers year-round RV hook-ups, tent and yurt camping, group camping, private cabins, guided lake cruises & nature walks, picnicking, boating, fishing, boat rentals, more information
Horseback Riding
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
- 3750 Paradise Rd.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 683-5686
- email: Email Us!
Historic guest ranch nestled in the Los Padres National Forest, open year round. Guided horseback rides open to the public, unique lodging in cozy cabins and covered wagons. Campsites and corrals for more information
Vino Vaqueros
- 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd.
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 944-0493
- email: Email Us!
A ninety minute horseback ride through the ranch land and vineyards at the Fess Parker winery followed by wine tasting or wine tasting and lunch. Each ride is private to ensure the ultimate wine more information
Specialty Farms
Apple Lane Farm
- 1200 Alamo Pintado Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 686-5858
- email: Email Us!
Fresh apples August-October.
Morrell Nut & Berry Farm
- 1980 Alamo Pintado Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-8969
U-Pick BerriesRemember when you were a kid and you would wait all year long to go to Grandma's house to pick berries? At Morrell Nut & Berry Farm you can be that kid once again. From June throough more information
Solvang Farmer's Market
- First Street
- between Mission Dr. (HWY 246) & Copenhagen Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 962-5354
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. Hours 2:30-6:00pm. Downtown Solvang, on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.
Clairmont Farms
- 2480 Roblar Street
- Los Olivos, CA 93441
- phone: (805) 688-7505
- email: Email Us!
Clairmont Farms is a family owned lavender farm. There are five acres of the Grosso variety lavender, known for its healing quality. The fields are breathtakingly beautiful with the more information
Other
Alisal River Golf Course & Shop
- 150 Alisal Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-6042
Alisal River Course is just south of Mission Drive on Alisal Road, the spectacular River Course is situated on the banks of the Santa Ynez River against a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Four more information
Hans Christian Andersen Park
- 775 Atterdag Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
Hans Christian Andersen Park is a huge, beautiful park filled with large live oak trees. To enter, you drive through a castle arch! Then you come to the skate park which has cavernous half pipes more information
Morrell Nut & Berry Farm
- 1980 Alamo Pintado Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-8969
U-Pick BerriesRemember when you were a kid and you would wait all year long to go to Grandma's house to pick berries? At Morrell Nut & Berry Farm you can be that kid once again. From June throough more information
Parks & Recreation
- 411 Second Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-7529
Welcome to the Solavng Parks and Recreation Dept. The main goals of our department are to provide programs, safe clean parks and excellent customer relations. We offer many recreation programs and more information
Quick Silver Miniature Horse Ranch
- 1555 Alamo Pintado Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
Quicksilver Ranch is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, between Solvang and Ballard, California. It's open to visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 more information
Seein' Spots Farm - Miniature Donkeys
- 2599 Baseline Avenue
- Ballard, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-2275
We are deeply committed to raising the very finest miniature donkeys possible. We have sought out proven bloodlines from all over the country and aim to breed the best possible miniature more information
Solvang Farmer's Market
- First Street
- between Mission Dr. (HWY 246) & Copenhagen Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 962-5354
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. Hours 2:30-6:00pm. Downtown Solvang, on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.
Solvang Festival Theater
- 420 Second St.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 686-1789
Owned and operated by Solvang Theaterfest. This 700 seat outdoor theater is available to the community for rental. The enclosed garden/reception area is also available for private functions more information
Solvang Park
- Corner of Mission Drive and First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
Picnics are popular in Solvang Park. This is the center of the action for Danish Days, in September, Winterfest, in December, and Free Friday Night Movies in the summer. more information
Sunny Fields Park
- Alamo Pintado Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-7529
Kids love the playground. For schedule of events, call 805-688-PLAY.
Wheel Fun Rentals
- 475 First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-0091
- email: Email Us!
Offers a pedal-powered way to see the sights of Solvang. Rent wheel chairs.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
- 2225 Hwy 154
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 686-5055
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers year-round RV hook-ups, tent and yurt camping, group camping, private cabins, guided lake cruises & nature walks, picnicking, boating, fishing, boat rentals, more information
Clairmont Farms
- 2480 Roblar Street
- Los Olivos, CA 93441
- phone: (805) 688-7505
- email: Email Us!
Clairmont Farms is a family owned lavender farm. There are five acres of the Grosso variety lavender, known for its healing quality. The fields are breathtakingly beautiful with the more information
La Purisima Golf Course
- 3455 Hwy 246
- Lompoc, CA 93436
- phone: (805) 735-8395
La Purisima located west of 246, where the relaxed setting among gently rolling hills masks a demanding course. At 7,000 yards and par 72, La Purisima is designed to meet the requirements of more information
Ostrich Land
- 610 East Highway 246
- Buellton, CA 93427
- phone: (805) 686-1456
A 33-acre breeding farm with more than 100 birds including emus on property. A small store sells farm fresh ostrich eggs, meat , eggshell paintings, and other souvenirs.
Pacific Breeze Alpacas
- 1590 Edison Street
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 717-0046
- email: Email Us!
Nurturing, training and breeding of Alpacas. Plus, animal vet on site, grass pastures, and hands-on interaction with the animals.
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
- 3750 Paradise Rd.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 683-5686
- email: Email Us!
Historic guest ranch nestled in the Los Padres National Forest, open year round. Guided horseback rides open to the public, unique lodging in cozy cabins and covered wagons. Campsites and corrals for more information
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
- 4600 Highway 154
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- phone: (805) 692-1573
- email: Email Us!
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course -- A Golf Classic Opens!! This is golf the way it used to be. Nothing for miles but open land and beautifully manicured fairways along hills that were once part of the more information
Vino Vaqueros
- 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd.
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 944-0493
- email: Email Us!
A ninety minute horseback ride through the ranch land and vineyards at the Fess Parker winery followed by wine tasting or wine tasting and lunch. Each ride is private to ensure the ultimate wine more information
Zaca Creek Golf Course
- 223 Shadow Mountain Dr.
- Buellton, CA 93427
- phone: (805) 688-2575
- email: Email Us!
Zaca Creek Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole, par 29 layout with a nice view of the Santa Ynez River and the hills. From Buellton, take Avenue of the Flags to Shadow Mountain Drive. For more more information
