Santa Ynez

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. Featured in a popular 2004 film starring Johnny Depp, the area is known for art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and antique stores as well as, Lake Cachuma, 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.