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City in California, United States
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Buellton is in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County in Southern California. Located where US Route 101 crosses the otherwise inaccessible Santa Ynez Valley, most travellers to the wineries of the valley pass through Buellton. Solvang and Santa Ynez are nearby, also on Highway 246, and Los Olivos is another nearby city in the valley.
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Exquisite.
This museum displays gasoline pumps, globes, and porcelain gas, oil, & road signs. It also has racing history, including cars, memorabilia and license plates. The Dry Lakes Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held at the museum at the end of April. Tours are booked on a first-come, first-served basis
A farm featuring ostriches and emus, where visitors can get a tray of food and then go off on their own to follow a self-guided path. There is also a gift shop that features ostrich and emu related merchandise, and you can even get an ostrich egg--considered a luxury--for $50. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.
If it is Friday or Saturday night, skip Buellton and drive to Los Alamos, (there is only one main street in Los Alamos) because that is where you can find some of the finest organic pizza, with salads worthy of culinary awards (think Pizzaria Bianco in Phoenix). Dozens of impossible to find local wines, and enough winemakers eating there to guide you through your next malolatic fermentation.
Owned by a Japanese woman who oversees the cooked and uncooked. Said by some to be the best sushi in the county. Always ask about the special appetizers and fish.
Where the vineyard managers and consultants meet over breakfast and lunch. You cannot get a better thin pancake or better thick bacon served all day, and at dinner you will be surprised at the quality of the excellent prime rib served on formica topped tables with white coffee mugs at the ready; check out the specials at lunch that include Ortega Cheeseburger, and toasted tuna sandwich and perfect cupcakes.
The big bar has on tap what critics call the finest Pale Lager made in the United States, and in the rear you find salmon and pizza and specials, all good food to eat along with sampling pale and dark beers made in house.
Of Sideways fame, talk to the bartender about what wine to order, as the bartender probably knows more about vineyards and wine than anyone in the movie. Have great grilled artichokes and the lobster and flat iron steak with fries. with Pinot noir of course.
Organic and intimate.
Beautiful.
This is the high-end sister winery to Santa Barbara Winery. Lafond has among the prettier views among Santa Barbara wineries. They are on the west side of the valley, which is significantly cooler than the east side, and thus maybe not a good first stop on a cool day.
Between Buellton and Lompoc. Looks like an Itallian Villa at
Brand new and astounding with its cooking school and patios.
One of the Santa Barbara wineries featured in Sideways. They have a small but delightful tasting room, and excellent wines.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, spa tub, and a bar/lounge. Room amenities include satellite television, air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and desks.
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