Fly into Santa Barbara—serviced nonstop from Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. The valley is a 35-mile drive away on Highway 154, which winds along the Santa Ynez Mountains. Don't call this a mini-Napa. The region may be filled with small-production "garage" wineries, but you're as likely to see cowboys on horseback prowling these hills as you are carloads of vino lovers.
Read the articleDestinations: Santa Ynez · Solvang
Themes: Arts + Culture · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts
Inspired by: 15 Quick Summer Getaways
