Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, the rural vineyard town of Santa Ynez Valley boasts some of California’s most picturesque hotels.

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns to Central Coast wine country Oct. 2-5. with a six-town celebration exploring the region’s food and wine, and the people behind it all. The festival highlights ...

Whether you like a French-style chardonnay with oaky undertones or a cherry-forward pinot with a little weight, we’re ...

If you want to embark on an epic American road trip centered around the beauty and flavors of California wine country, we've got a way to do it. Driving from Southern California and up through ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA (June 3, 2025) — The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal hometown of Santa Barbara for two ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 2025 Buellton Wine and Chili Festival is returning to the Santa Ynez Vally this Sunday at the Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton. The event begins at 12pm and runs until ...

Local streets hosted a vibrant celebration with over 2,000 runners for the 18th annual Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday.

Santa Ynez Valley north of Santa Barbara, California rivals Napa Valley and Sonoma for its high-quality wines, particularly pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah. With more than 200 wineries and tasting ...

Lake Cachuma Recreation Area features day use picnicking spots, boat rentals, disc golf courses and camping in the Santa Ynez Valley. Credit: Giana Magnoli / Noozhawk file photo This is one in a ...