Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley is located just a short trip inland from Santa Barbara and about two hours’ drive north of Los Angeles. It is a spectacularly beautiful, wide-open valley bordered by dramatic mountain ranges.
The Valley averages about 16 inches of rainfall per year and the hills and pastures turn a rich green. Springtime brings fields of lupine and poppies. During summer, afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderate the temperatures; it is the combination of cool nights and mornings with warm days that has made Santa Ynez an ideal and unique climate for growing premium wine grape.
There are quaint townships that offer fine dining, cafes and wine tasting. This classic example of early California landscape of ranches, vineyards and graceful lifestyle has been well protected ~ successfully integrating the preservation of this natural beauty with carefully measured growth.
The Valley is also one of the regions last great equestrian areas, with all disciplines and dozens of breeds represented. World class, state-of-the-art veterinary facilities and top veterinary care all centrally located.
Compared to Santa Barbara / Montecito the Santa Ynez Valley area offers tremendous real estate value.