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Danish-founded village in the Santa Ynez Valley. Aebleskiver, open-faced sandwiches, Danish bakeries, and wine tasting rooms on Copenhagen Drive.
Sta. Rita Hills (Lompoc Wine Ghetto) is a food day trips in Santa Barbara.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Danish-founded village in the Santa Ynez Valley. Aebleskiver, open-faced sandwiches, Danish bakeries, and wine tasting rooms on Copenhagen Drive.
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.
Santa Barbara County's inland wine region holds four AVAs: Happy Canyon, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley, Ballard Canyon. Under 45 minutes by car.
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.