Flight
Santa Barbara Airport is a best option when flying, 30 minutes from Buellton & 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Ubers and car rentals available.
Hotel
$ A great budget-friendly option in Buellton, and one of the closest hotels to Lavender Oak Vineyard. A convenient home base for exploring the Santa Ynez Valley, with plenty of restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting nearby. Fun fact: this is the very hotel featured in the movie Sideways! The film put the Santa Ynez Valley on the map as a wine destination, and the hotel was renamed the Sideways Inn in its honor.
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$$ A charming boutique inn in the tiny town of Ballard, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful Santa Ynez Valley scenery. You’re just minutes from Los Olivos, Los Alamos, and Solvang, making it an easy spot for wine tasting, restaurants, shopping, and exploring the valley.
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$ A convenient and affordable option right in Buellton and just a short drive from Lavender Oak Vineyard. Close to restaurants, breweries, and other valley spots, it’s an easy home base for getting around throughout the weekend.
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$$-$$$ A stylish hotel right in the heart of Solvang, with Danish bakeries, shops, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants all within walking distance. A great choice if you want to explore Solvang and have plenty to do right outside your door.
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$ A peaceful property tucked into the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. It’s close to Buellton and just a short drive from wine tasting, restaurants, and the wedding venue, while offering a more intimate setting away from the main road.
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$$$ Our welcome party is here! Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, you’ll be steps from amazing restaurants, wine tasting rooms, shops, bars, and the beach. It’s a great home base if you want to explore Santa Barbara before heading up to the vineyard. We’ll have a shuttle pick-up location in Santa Barbara on the wedding day to take you to Buellton, if you decide to stay in SB. Just note that it’s about a 45-minute drive to Lavender Oak Vineyard.
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$$$ Located along the coast in Goleta, the Bacara is a beautiful option between Santa Barbara and Buellton. With oceanfront views, pools, restaurants, and direct beach access, it’s a destination in itself and a great choice if you want to spend time by the water while still being within reach of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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$$$$ A beautiful, historic property in the heart of Los Olivos, surrounded by some of the best wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutiques in the valley. The hotel itself is a destination, but its walkable location makes it especially easy to enjoy everything Los Olivos has to offer.
House Or Rental
Santa Ynez Valley & surrounding areas $$–$$$$ Looking for a little more space? Airbnb or VRBO is also a great option, especially if you’re traveling with family or a group of friends. There are lots of beautiful homes and cottages throughout Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos, from charming spots in town to vineyard properties with pools and plenty of room to gather. This can be a fun way to experience a little more of the Santa Ynez Valley while having a home base to share with your favorite people.