Originally Posted by
UKtoUSA
Thanks for all the suggestions, but i think that Ynez, Buellton and Los Olivos are a bit too far (will take us 1.5 hrs to get there). Does anybody know any a little closer to Santa Barbara? Or is it def. worth the extra drive?
Actually,
SANTA Ynez, Buellton[/Solvang] and Los Olivos are the closest regions of the Santa Barbara County with actual vinyards. While there are a few "wineries" and "cellars" in and around the City of Santa Barbara, they are little more than retail outlets...
See:
http://www.sbcountywines.com/visit/map.html