It’s never a bad time to head north to the Santa Ynez Valley for a weekend of wine tasting, destination dining, and all-around relaxation. The Central Coast wine enclave is abuzz with a slew of new restaurants, tasting rooms, luxury lodging, and even
a sky-high zip line opening in the region. For flame-licked steaks grilled Santa Maria style, traditional Danish breakfast, and everything in between, here are the best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley. To explore more on this dreamy stretch of California: Where to eat along the entire Central Coast, and the best restaurants and bars in Santa Barbara.
Nicole Fellah is an editorial manager overseeing editorial and audience operations for the Southern California/Southwest region. She earned a master’s degree in multidisciplinary writing at the University of Southern California, and lives on the Westside with her son, husband, and mini aussie Nala.
