Foodies, rejoice! Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week is upon us from January 22 to January 28! At this one of a kind series of events, food aficianados can get taste after taste of all the delicious fare the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer. And for those of you who love wine, you couldn’t pick a better place to go on a restaurant tour. Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week 2012 will feature restaurants throughout the Valley that are offering a special 3-course tasting menu for an unbelievable … [Read more...]

We are proud to introduce Mark as the newest member of the Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals team. Mark is originally from the UK and has over 10 years experience as a property manager. Mark moved to the Santa Ynez Valley eight years ago with his with his wife Sandra and 6 year old daughter Sarah. Mark also has experience in house renovations and is an avid golfer, once a professional. What a great way to start off 2012! Welcome! … [Read more...]

Supporting local businesses is incredibly important for a number of reasons, not the least of which is preserving the unique character of an area. Many local businesses in the Santa Ynez Valley are one-of-a-kind gems that you couldn’t find anywhere else in the world. Chain businesses are fine and we all do our part to contribute to the economy, but when you visit such a phenomenal area as the Santa Ynez Valley, you want to truly experience what the locals have to offer. Fortunately supporting … [Read more...]

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The Santa Ynez Valley is a wonderful place for those who enjoy a good hike! Take a look at this article for links to trails and more info. Happy trails! http://www.syvjournal.com/archive/9/36/8931/ … [Read more...]

Stay at the Fancy Hills Farm this weekend for only $450 a night (sleeps 8, two night minimum). This is a steal! (Offer applies to September 15-18, 2011 reservation only). http://www.santaynezvacationrentals.com/1999/02/fancy-hills-farm/ … [Read more...]

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Whether you are a native to the Santa Ynez Valley, or simply vacationing in this beautiful part of California, there are always so many wonderful events in the municipalities of the Santa Ynez area. (I mean, look at the calendar for August 2011 alone! It's jam-packed with amazing stuff to see and do.) Many are ongoing events that are staples in the Santa Ynez community, some are annual festivals or events that made our area famous, and some are special one-time opportunities that you don’t … [Read more...]