Santa Ynez is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California.
A boutique with western-style architectural details
Santa Ynez, CA
The Santa Ynez Valley is located in Santa Barbara County, California, between the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north. The Santa Ynez River flows through the valley from east to west. The Santa Ynez Valley is separated from the Los Alamos Valley, to the northwest, by the Purisima Hills, and from the Santa Maria Valley by the Solomon Hills. The Santa Rita Hills separate the Santa Ynez Valley from the Santa Rita and Lompoc Valleys to the west.
A typical vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley
Vineyard in Santa Ynez.
Northerly view of the eastern Santa Ynez Valley from Los Padres National Forest.
View of the Santa Ynez Valley from State Route 154.