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Santa Ynez Valley

August 22, 2023

For the California wine region, see Santa Ynez Valley AVA.

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.[1][2] The Santa Rita Hills separate the Santa Ynez Valley from the Santa Rita and Lompoc Valleys to the west.[3][4][5]

Santa Ynez Valley
A typical vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
Location in California
Geography
LocationCalifornia, United States
Population centersSolvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard
Coordinates34°35′03″N 120°05′51″W / 34.58417°N 120.09750°W / 34.58417; -120.09750 
RiversSanta Ynez River

The valley has a population of about 20,000 residents living in the communities of Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and Ballard.

Culture

The 2004 film Sideways was set (and shot on location) in the Santa Ynez Valley. Since then, visits from tourists looking to recreate the experiences of the fictional characters Miles and Jack, have become common. Fans of the movie can often be seen making a pilgrimage from the Buellton Days Inn to the Hitching Post restaurant. Other movies that have been filmed in the Santa Ynez Valley include indie film "Flying Lessons" featuring Michael O’Neill, Maggie Grace, and Hal Holbrook, “Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland", “Uncorked” /Hallmark/Larry Levinson; “Bad Girls”; “It’s Complicated”/Universal; Nitro Circus/MTV; “Inside Luxury Travel”; “The Othersiders”/Red Varden Studios;“More to Love”; “Back in Wedding Shape”; “You’re Hired”; “Kathy Griffin Season 2”; and “Somewhere” Movie locations

 
Neverland's train station, Katherine Station, in August 2008

An estate in the Valley, five miles from the town of Los Olivos, California, was one of the filming locations for a 1983 video of the song "Say Say Say", featuring Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney. At the time, it was called Sycamore Valley Ranch. According to La Toya Jackson, Michael expressed interest in someday buying the property. In 1988, he would do so, renaming it Neverland Ranch.[6] The singer sold the property prior to his death and in 2017, the estate, again Sycamore Valley Ranch (5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos), was for sale at an asking price of $67 million.[7][8]

Politics

The Santa Ynez Valley is part of Santa Barbara County's Third Supervisorial District,[9] whose voters are registered 39% Democratic and 31% Republican; however, registered voters within the Valley's two incorporated cities, Buellton and Solvang, are approximately 31% Democratic and 45% Republican,[10] reflecting the greater Valley's more conservative political constituency. The Valley, geographically located at the center of Santa Barbara County and partially surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest, is sometimes regarded as more politically aligned with northern Santa Barbara County and would have been included in the proposed Mission County under "Measure H," rejected by 81% of County voters in the June 6, 2006 Direct Primary election.[11] Numerous smart growth-type coalitions have formed such as the Santa Ynez Valley Alliance, Preservation of Los Olivos (POLO), Preservation of Santa Ynez (POSY), WeWatch, and the Santa Ynez Valley Concerned Citizens. These groups' stated mission is the preservation of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Economy

 
Vineyard in Santa Ynez.
 
Northerly view of the eastern Santa Ynez Valley from Los Padres National Forest.

The economy of the Santa Ynez Valley is driven by agriculture (particularly viticulture), the equine industry, and tourism.

Agriculture

The wine industry is a major part of the Santa Ynez Valley's economy. The Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association lists over 70 wineries and tasting rooms on their website. Besides grapes, the valley also has numerous apple farms, many of them with roadside apple stands or "pick your own" programs. It is the location of the Santa Ynez Valley American Viticultural Area.

Equine

Horses are seen throughout the valley and a historic Western atmosphere is kept alive. Notable ranches include Monty Roberts' Flag Is Up Farms, River Edge Farm (thoroughbreds), and the nationally known Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center. This valley is noted for having over 52 different breeds of horses, plus 28 veterinarians.

Tourism

Tourists often visit the valley for its attractions including numerous art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and antique stores as well as resorts such as the Alisal Guest Ranch, Lake Cachuma, PCPA's Theatrefest, and the Chumash Casino. Because of good weather year round, many participate in outdoor activities such as hiking in the nearby Los Padres National Forest or bicycling throughout the valley.

Education

Transportation

 
View of the Santa Ynez Valley from State Route 154.

Major highways

Public transportation

  • Santa Ynez Valley Transit provides service to the communities of Buellton, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang. Route A is a clockwise-oriented route through the four communities, traveling along State Route 246 as its primary thoroughfare. Route B transit service circulates along the same route, in a counterclockwise direction.

Airports

Notable residents

Notable present or past residents include

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Purisima Hills
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Solomon Hills
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Santa Rita Hills
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Santa Rita Valley
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lompoc Valley
  6. ^ La Toya Jackson; Jeffré Phillips (29 May 2012). Starting Over. Simon and Schuster. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-4516-2059-7. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch back on market for $67M". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  8. ^ . joycerey.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors". countyofsb.org. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  10. ^ "California Secretary of State Debra Bowen. "April 6, 2012 - Report of Registration," Retrieved 10 May 2012" (PDF). ca.gov. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Stewart, Ethan (June 8, 2006). "The People Have Spoken: Local Election Plays Out as Anticipated." The Independent. Retrieved 10 May 2012". independent.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.

External links

 
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For the California wine region see Santa Ynez Valley AVA 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 1 2 The Santa Rita Hills separate the Santa Ynez Valley from the Santa Rita and Lompoc Valleys to the west 3 4 5 Santa Ynez ValleyA typical vineyard in the Santa Ynez ValleySanta Ynez ValleyLocation in CaliforniaGeographyLocationCalifornia United StatesPopulation centersSolvang Los Olivos Santa Ynez Buellton BallardCoordinates34 35 03 N 120 05 51 W 34 58417 N 120 09750 W 34 58417 120 09750 RiversSanta Ynez RiverThe valley has a population of about 20 000 residents living in the communities of Solvang Los Olivos Santa Ynez Buellton and Ballard Contents 1 Culture 2 Politics 3 Economy 3 1 Agriculture 3 2 Equine 3 3 Tourism 4 Education 5 Transportation 5 1 Major highways 5 2 Public transportation 5 3 Airports 6 Notable residents 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksCulture EditThe 2004 film Sideways was set and shot on location in the Santa Ynez Valley Since then visits from tourists looking to recreate the experiences of the fictional characters Miles and Jack have become common Fans of the movie can often be seen making a pilgrimage from the Buellton Days Inn to the Hitching Post restaurant Other movies that have been filmed in the Santa Ynez Valley include indie film Flying Lessons featuring Michael O Neill Maggie Grace and Hal Holbrook Michael Jackson The Untold Story of Neverland Uncorked Hallmark Larry Levinson Bad Girls It s Complicated Universal Nitro Circus MTV Inside Luxury Travel The Othersiders Red Varden Studios More to Love Back in Wedding Shape You re Hired Kathy Griffin Season 2 and Somewhere Movie locations Neverland s train station Katherine Station in August 2008An estate in the Valley five miles from the town of Los Olivos California was one of the filming locations for a 1983 video of the song Say Say Say featuring Michael Jackson Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney At the time it was called Sycamore Valley Ranch According to La Toya Jackson Michael expressed interest in someday buying the property In 1988 he would do so renaming it Neverland Ranch 6 The singer sold the property prior to his death and in 2017 the estate again Sycamore Valley Ranch 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road Los Olivos was for sale at an asking price of 67 million 7 8 Politics EditThe Santa Ynez Valley is part of Santa Barbara County s Third Supervisorial District 9 whose voters are registered 39 Democratic and 31 Republican however registered voters within the Valley s two incorporated cities Buellton and Solvang are approximately 31 Democratic and 45 Republican 10 reflecting the greater Valley s more conservative political constituency The Valley geographically located at the center of Santa Barbara County and partially surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest is sometimes regarded as more politically aligned with northern Santa Barbara County and would have been included in the proposed Mission County under Measure H rejected by 81 of County voters in the June 6 2006 Direct Primary election 11 Numerous smart growth type coalitions have formed such as the Santa Ynez Valley Alliance Preservation of Los Olivos POLO Preservation of Santa Ynez POSY WeWatch and the Santa Ynez Valley Concerned Citizens These groups stated mission is the preservation of the Santa Ynez Valley Economy Edit Vineyard in Santa Ynez Northerly view of the eastern Santa Ynez Valley from Los Padres National Forest The economy of the Santa Ynez Valley is driven by agriculture particularly viticulture the equine industry and tourism Agriculture Edit The wine industry is a major part of the Santa Ynez Valley s economy The Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association lists over 70 wineries and tasting rooms on their website Besides grapes the valley also has numerous apple farms many of them with roadside apple stands or pick your own programs It is the location of the Santa Ynez Valley American Viticultural Area Equine Edit Horses are seen throughout the valley and a historic Western atmosphere is kept alive Notable ranches include Monty Roberts Flag Is Up Farms River Edge Farm thoroughbreds and the nationally known Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center This valley is noted for having over 52 different breeds of horses plus 28 veterinarians Tourism Edit Tourists often visit the valley for its attractions including numerous art galleries wine tasting rooms and antique stores as well as resorts such as the Alisal Guest Ranch Lake Cachuma PCPA s Theatrefest and the Chumash Casino Because of good weather year round many participate in outdoor activities such as hiking in the nearby Los Padres National Forest or bicycling throughout the valley Education EditAllan Hancock College Solvang Campus Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Los Olivos Elementary School Ballard Elementary School Olive Grove Charter School Dunn School Midland School The Family School Santa Ynez School College School Charter School Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Jonata Middle School Oak Valley Elementary School Solvang Elementary SchoolTransportation Edit View of the Santa Ynez Valley from State Route 154 Major highways Edit U S Route 101 State Route 154 State Route 246Public transportation Edit Santa Ynez Valley Transit provides service to the communities of Buellton Los Olivos Santa Ynez and Solvang Route A is a clockwise oriented route through the four communities traveling along State Route 246 as its primary thoroughfare Route B transit service circulates along the same route in a counterclockwise direction Airports Edit Santa Ynez Airport a public regional general aviation airport which is located about 1 mi 2 km southeast of the central business district of Santa Ynez Notable residents EditNotable present or past residents include Robert Carradine Jimmy Connors Jake Copass John Corbett David Crosby Bo Derek Bob Eubanks Brooks Firestone John Forsythe Dan Gerber Richard A Harris Dan Henry Sandy Hill Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch Ed Joyce Kelly Le Brock Peter Lewis Tom Leykis Olivia Newton John Marty Paich Fess Parker Dolly Parton Ronald Reagan Rancho del Cielo Monty Roberts Todd Rogers Steven Seagal Edie Sedgwick Doc Severinsen Steven Spielberg Bernie Taupin Noah Wyle Efrem Zimbalist Jr See also EditCalifornia wineReferences Edit U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Purisima Hills U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Solomon Hills U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Santa Rita Hills U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Santa Rita Valley U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Lompoc Valley La Toya Jackson Jeffre Phillips 29 May 2012 Starting Over Simon and Schuster p 69 ISBN 978 1 4516 2059 7 Retrieved 19 January 2018 Michael Jackson s Neverland Ranch back on market for 67M USA TODAY Retrieved 2018 01 19 Sycamore Valley Ranch Formerly Neverland Ranch Joyce Rey joycerey com Archived from the original on 29 June 2018 Retrieved 23 March 2018 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors countyofsb org Retrieved 23 March 2018 California Secretary of State Debra Bowen April 6 2012 Report of Registration Retrieved 10 May 2012 PDF ca gov Retrieved 23 March 2018 Stewart Ethan June 8 2006 The People Have Spoken Local Election Plays Out as Anticipated The Independent Retrieved 10 May 2012 independent com Retrieved 23 March 2018 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Santa Ynez Valley The Danish Soul of That Town in Sideways Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Santa Ynez Valley amp oldid 1160770764, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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