7 nights in Santa Ynez

Grasp the allure of the Santa Ynez Valley, a rugged swathe of Santa Barbara County that’s home to one of California’s most intriguing wine regions. It’s far from the bougie, super-curated wine country thing, but that’s kind of the point. What they've got going on here is a real vibe. It has remained overshadowed by Napa Valley and Sonoma, quietly maturing into a truly unique destination where old-school kitsch and new-school cool blend into something incredible. Once cowboy country and still an epicentre of horse ranching, the area is composed of a number of small towns, each with a unique flair.