Lying about twenty miles northwest of Santa Barbara, and ninety miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Ynez Valley is a unique corner of California, graced by coastal breezes and rolling hills, and sheltered on three sides by beautiful mountains.
Separated from Santa Barbara by the coastal mountain range, the valley has traditionally been a rural haven from the rest of Southern California. Originally the home of the Chumash Indians, the valley has become a prime location for wine production, cattle ranching, farming and people who want to live in ”small town America”.
The Santa Ynez Valley is comprised of five unique and diverse communities. Basically triangular in shape with a base to the south along Highway 246, Buellton lies to the west, the town of Santa Ynez lies to the east, and Solvang is located in the middle. Los Olivos forms the northern point of the triangle while Ballard lies halfway between Los Olivos and Solvang, east of the country road locals refer to as the Alamo Pintado Corridor.
As a whole, the Santa Ynez Valley is warm, casual, family oriented, and friendly. With excellent schools, parks, local annual events and a strong sense of community identity, it is a coveted area to raise children or to merely put down roots and enjoy the good life.
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