Santa Ynez travel guide
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You're Going to Love Santa Ynez
With a population of 4,418, Santa Ynez is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Santa Ynez to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Santa Ynez
If you’re looking for affordable options, Trattoria Grappolo (3687 Sagunto Street, #C) and The Brander Vineyard (2401 N Refugio Road) are great picks.
When to visit Santa Ynez
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Ynez in September, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Ynez, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Santa Ynez
Plane
Although Santa Ynez doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 19 miles from Santa Ynez. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Ynez departs from Portland and takes around 2h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Santa Ynez. The train journey from Santa Ynez to Los Angeles takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 for a 9h 33m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Santa Ynez is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Santa Ynez. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santa Ynez, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Santa Ynez takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 390 miles.
Airlines serving Santa Ynez
Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Ynez
Most booked hotels in Santa Ynez
Renting a car in Santa Ynez
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Santa Ynez (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Ynez is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.