WINE AND CHEESE SHOPS
El Rancho Marketplace (2886 Old Mission Dr., Solvang; 805/688-4300; www.elranchomarket.com)
Los Olivos Wine & Spirits Emporium (2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; 805/668-4409; www.sbwines.com)
WINERIES
Bridlewood Winery (3555 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez; 805/688-9000)
Firestone Vineyard (5000 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos; 805/688-3940; www.firestonewine.com)
Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard (6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos; 800/841-1104; www.fessparker.com)
Sunstone Winery (125 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez; 800/313-9463; www.sunstonewinery.com)
RESTAURANTS
A-ru Restaurant (225 McMurray Rd., Buellton; 805/686-9001) It's in a strip mall, the best sushi I've ever had in my life.
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