Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery in Solvang isn’t just another tourist trap with mediocre pastries – it’s a butter-scented wonderland where locals line up alongside visitors for what might be the most ...

When wanderlust hits, most of us dream of strolling through cobbled streets in Italy, sipping coffee in a French café, or ...

Nestled along Highway 101 in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley sits The Hitching Post II, a culinary landmark where the aroma of ...

It’s nothing fancy, but this was one of my favorite wine experiences in Santa Ynez Valley. We sat down with James for almost 1 hour and he shared everything about his wines, where he gets his ...

The 2004 movie, "Sideways," put California's Santa Ynez Valley and its wineries and vineyards on the map. Today, visitors flock to wineries -- including Folded Hills, pictured -- to sample the ...

Napa Valley, CaliforniaNapa Valley is often hailed as the crown jewel of American wine country. Nestled in California's ...

The Santa Ynez Valley was once a well-kept secret, but 20 years ago, Sideways let the cat out of the bag. The sleeper hit turned the once-sleepy wine region into a massive tourist destination, and ...

Side-bar: The Santa Ynez Valley’s Wining and Dining Renaissance Just as Sideways thrust Pinot Noir into the spotlight, the film also helped drive a surge in tourism to Santa Ynez Valley that ...

These are the best California wine tours for every ... Sustainable Wine Tours specializes in day trips exploring Santa Ynez Valley, one of the five viticultural areas in Santa Barbara wine country.

Alexander Payne's 2004 Oscar winner "Sideways" put the Santa Ynez Valley on the tourist map, and a new wine bottle label celebrates its anniversary.

Napa Valley and Sonoma often shine as the center of Northern California’s wine country, but the Santa Ynez Valley is quickly emerging as SoCal’s premier culinary and wine destination.Located ...

Of course, Santa Ynez Valley was wine country before “Sideways,” and it’ll always be a prime destination just a hop-skip from L.A. So plan your escape to Santa Ynez, where you can learn to ...