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Los Olivos ★ 4.5

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Compact wine village in the Santa Ynez Valley. A dozen tasting rooms on and around Grand Avenue. Day-trip from Santa Barbara under 50 minutes north.

Sta. Rita Hills (Lompoc Wine Ghetto) ★ 4.7

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Sta. Rita Hills AVA produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay praised by critics. The Lompoc Wine Ghetto clusters 20 tasting rooms within walking distance.

Solvang ★ 4.0

Danish$

Danish-founded village in the Santa Ynez Valley. Aebleskiver, open-faced sandwiches, Danish bakeries, and wine tasting rooms on Copenhagen Drive.

Santa Maria ★ 4.3

BBQ$

City 60 miles north where Santa Maria-style barbecue was codified: red oak-grilled tri-tip, pinquito beans, salsa, garlic bread. Jocko's is the landmark.

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