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Santa Ynez weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
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Dec
62°F 16°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
61°F 16°C
39°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
41°F 5°C
3 in 7 cm
Mar
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Apr
64°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
1 in 2 cm
May
67°F 19°C
48°F 8°C
0 in 1 cm

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
22 Dec
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
36°F 2°C
Wednesday
23 Dec
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
Thursday
24 Dec
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
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Traveller Description: This burgeoning wine region is located just north of Santa Barbara and is home to more than 60 vineyards.
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Attraction type: Valley
Activities: Wine-tasting, Dining, Driving, City walk sightseeing
Address: Santa Ynez, CA
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What's Near Santa Ynez Valley

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Chumash Casino Resort Hotel £139 0.9 mi 1.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Sanja Cota Motor Lodge N/A 1.4 mi 2.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Corque £147 4.4 mi 7.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn and Spa £180 4.6 mi 7.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Best Western King Frederik Motel £78 4.6 mi 7.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Dos Carlitos 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Trattoria Grappolo 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Vineyard House Restaurant 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Gainey Vineyard 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Sunstone Vineyards & Winery 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Kalyra Winery 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Professional Advice (9)
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“Sideways: Tracing the Route of the Academy Award-Winning Film through the Santa Barbara Wine Country” PostcardsForYou.com
“In Santa Ynez Valley, A Toast to 'Sideways'” Washington Post
“Going Sideways” canoe.ca / Associated Press
“Four seasons of wine tasting on the Central Coast” SignOnSanDiego.com
“The Horses of Wine Country” New York Times (free registration required)
“Seen the Movie? Take the Roadtrip. Johnny Jet Tours Wine Country a la Sideways” Frommer's
“Hollywood gives wine valley a Sideways push” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald
“Just don't ask for a merlot” Sydney Morning Herald / The Guardian
“Wineries, new film add to region's rustic, low-key appeal” Sacramento Bee

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