Santa Ynez Inn

3627 Sagunto Street Box 628, Santa Ynez, California
  • Main (805) 688-5588,
  • Fax (805) 686-4294,
  • Toll Free (800) 643-5774
Innkeeper(s): Rick Segovia, Innkeeper
 

Amenities

Activities

  • Introduction

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    Santa Ynez Inn - Santa Ynez, CaliforniaThe luxurious AAA-four diamond rated Santa Ynez Inn delivers a unique hotel experience with Victorian grace and warm hospitality nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy a sumptuous full gourmet breakfast, evening wine and hors d'oeuvres, and nightly desserts all included with your stay.

    Escape the frenetic pace of city life to our tranquil and serene surroundings. The Santa Ynez Inn is an ideal spot for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or a peaceful retreat. Sit back and relax while the front desk staff arranges your dinner reservations, winery tours, and spa treatment appointments.

     

    Come join us as we bring the wineries to you!

    Feel Your Stress Melt Away In Your Whirlpool TubNestled in the Santa Barbara Wine Country, 35 miles from Santa Barbara, 125 miles from Los Angeles and 3 miles from Los Olivos and Solvang, the Santa Ynez Inn is near historic museums, restaurants, art galleries, wineries, tasting rooms and horse ranches of Santa Ynez, CA. Enjoy cycling tours through vineyards, tee off on spectacular golf courses, savor gourmet wines, learn history at Mission Santa Ines, explore Los Padres National Forest, and cruise Lake Cachuma.

    Santa Ynez Inn offers luxurious accommodations with a unique blend of Victorian décor and modern lifestyle amenities. Relax in 20 beautifully-decorated guestrooms and suites with vintage antiques and furnishings, plush beds with European linens, fireplaces, garden balconies, high-speed wireless internet, flat-screen TVs, whirlpool tubs, steam showers and many more refreshing touches.

    Discover your passion, pleasure and spirit at the Santa Ynez Inn with these amazing
    Santa Barbara Wine Country vacation packages and Southern California getaway specials!

     

    Relax in the Outdoor WhirlpoolAfter a day of Santa Barbara County sightseeing, relax in the outdoor whirlpool, lounge on the sundeck, take a stroll through our beautiful grounds and energize your body in our fitness suite. Our concierge is happy to make arrangements for a wine tasting, dinner, glider rides, or a bicycle tour through the wine country.

    Start your morning with delicious gourmet breakfast. Enjoy wine country cuisine and heavenly wines at the adjacent Vineyard House Restaurant, or order up some room service for a romantic in-room dinner. Join us for our festive happy hour with fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts every evening.

    The Santa Ynez Inn is an idyllic destination for meetings, retreats, conferences, events, and wedding celebrations. With Victorian charm, elegant venues, and innovative catering, the Santa Ynez Inn is an inspired destination for life's special moments!

    Enjoy health, wellness and pampering with a rejuvenating spa treatment or soothing massage in our spa treatment rooms. Indulge your senses, soothe your soul and refresh your body with a relaxing spa ritual or massage that promotes balance, well-being and positive energy.

     

  • Things To Do

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    Nestled in the Santa Barbara Wine Country, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, the historic village of Santa Ynez is 35 miles from the coastal beaches of Santa Barbara and 125 mile getaway from Los Angeles. Set in the heart of the Southern California wine country - 3 miles from the quaint towns of Los Olivos and Solvang - the Santa Ynez Inn offers luxury hotel accommodations surrounded by the beauty and history of Santa Barbara County.

    Our charming Inn is located in the turn-of-the-century village of Santa Ynez, a charming vacation destination with historic museums, wonderful restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, saloons, wineries, tasting rooms and horse ranches. From wine tasting and antique shopping, to glider rides and Jeep tours, Santa Ynez is a feast for your senses. Enjoy cycling tours through the valley and vineyards, savor gourmet cuisine and wines, learn local history at Mission Santa Ines and breathe in the tranquil vibe of Santa Ynez.

    Beyond our peaceful Inn, Santa Ynez Valley is a beautiful landscape of quaint towns, boutique wineries, vineyards, orchards, lavender farms, horse ranches, and spectacular vistas of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Savor heavenly pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and syrah at 70 world-class wineries and tasting rooms throughout Santa Ynez Valley. Tee off on spectacular golf courses like Rancho San Marcos. Enjoy hiking, biking and horseback riding on scenic trails and country roads, and explore the Los Padres National Forest. Tour a horse ranch or soar through the sky in a glider. Picnic in a vineyard, cruise Lake Cachuma, hike the trail to Nojoqui Falls, and enjoy gaming and entertainment at Chumash Casino. Savor distinctive wines as you take in the breathtaking mountain and valley scenery.

    Venture through the Santa Barbara Wine Country, where breathtaking valleys, sun-kissed vineyards, colorful wildflowers, and oak-studded mountains will captivate your spirit. From colorful valleys to mountain vineyards, passionate pinot noirs to sumptuous syrahs, Santa Barbara Wine Country is one of California’s most exciting viticultural regions. Explore country roads, lush vineyards, charming wineries, exceptional tasting rooms, restaurants, museums, and art galleries in Santa Barbara’s wine appellations - Santa Maria Valley, Los Alamos Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. The wine country is a spectacular destination for hiking, golfing, horseback riding, glider rides, and touring.

    Santa Ynez & Santa Barbara Attractions
    • Santa Barbara County Wine Country - 1- 30 miles
    • Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours - 1 mile
    • Chumash Resort Casino - 14 miles
    • Gainey Vineyard - 1 mile
    • Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center - 3 miles
    • Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum - 0.3 miles
    • Rancho San Marco Golf Course - 10 miles
    • Rideau Vineyard - 3 miles
    • River Course at Alisal - 3 miles
    • Rancho Oso Guest Ranch and Stables - 18 miles
    • Solvang - 3 miles
    • Mission Santa Ines - 3 miles
    • Firestone Vineyard - 5 miles
    • Santa Ynez Valley Glider Rides - 0.5 miles
    • University of California Santa Barbara - 28 miles
    • Los Padres National Forest - 30 miles
    Nearby California Cities
    • Solvang - 3 miles
    • Los Olivos - 3 miles
    • Santa Barbara - 30 miles
    • Santa Maria - 30 miles
    • Los Angeles - 120 miles
    • San Francisco - 315 miles

  • Services

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    From the moment you enter the Santa Ynez Inn, you embrace a lifestyle of luxury, elegance and grace. With our Victorian charm, elegant décor and warm Southern California hospitality, the Santa Ynez Inn is a sanctuary of peace and pleasure. Located in the heart of Santa Ynez - surrounded by the charming wineries, vineyards and horse ranches of the Santa Barbara Wine Country - our delightful, historic inn delivers a refreshing blend of vintage style and contemporary chic. Indulge in wine country cuisine, heavenly wines, and soothing spa treatments. Ease in to the Santa Ynez life!

    Breakfast in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Awaken your appetite with delicious gourmet breakfast in the French-country influenced dining room with a glowing fireplace. Chef Henry creates a dizzying array of gourmet breakfast dishes, including Italian Eggs Benedict and Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Crepes with Eggs and Grilled Heirloom Tomatoes, complemented by hand-baked scones and muffins.

    Santa Ynez Luxury Hotel Retreat. After a day of Santa Barbara sightseeing adventures and wine tasting, relax in the heated outdoor whirlpool, lounge on the tranquil sundeck, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens, and enjoy magical vistas of mountain scenery.

    Santa Ynez Dining & Wine Tasting. Savor mouthwatering wine country cuisine and heavenly wines at the adjacent Vineyard House Restaurant, which also offers private in-room dining. Within walking distance you’ll find several wonderful restaurants, cafes and tasting rooms with culinary delights and alluring ambiance. Join us for our festive happy hour and enjoy fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts every evening between 5 and 6 pm.

    See Santa Ynez - Concierge Services. Whatever you desire in Santa Ynez, our 24-hour concierge team is eager to assist you. Whether you wish to arrange a wine tasting tour, shopping, dinner reservations, glider rides, bicycle tours, or transportation, our concierge is happy to make arrangements for you in the Santa Ynez Valley. We’ll help you create the perfect Southern California vacation experience.

    Santa Barbara Wine Country Meeting & Event Space. The Santa Ynez Inn is an idyllic destination for meetings, retreats, conferences, events, and wedding celebrations. With Victorian charm, elegant venues, and innovative catering, the Santa Ynez Inn is an inspired destination for cocktail parties, wine tasting events, banquets and receptions. Whether hosting a romantic wedding celebration in our Coach House or a cocktail party on the beautiful lawn and gardens, Santa Ynez Inn surrounds you in style and grace.

    Santa Ynez Healthy Retreat. Energize your body and spirit in our state-of-the-art Fitness Suite, featuring a dry sauna, locker and shower facilities and exercise equipment, including an elliptical trainer, treadmill, Cybex cycle, and free weights. Our Health Club is open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. on the Lower Level of the Inn.

    Santa Ynez Inn Spa. Enjoy health, wellness and personal pampering with a rejuvenating spa treatment or soothing massage in our private spa treatment rooms. Indulge your senses, soothe your soul and refresh your body with a relaxing spa ritual or massage that promotes balance, well-being and positive energy. Massage and body and beauty treatments are available the Lower Level or in your private room or suite - from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Santa Ynez Inn Spa

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    Signature Massage and Beauty Treatments
    • Aromatherapy Integrative Massage. This rejuvenating full body treatment and healing massage uses a blend of essential aromatic oils selected for your unique mind/body conditions and utilizes light to medium pressure. 50 minutes: $115 or 80 minutes: $150
    • Deep Tissue Mobilizing Massage. This wonderful deep tissue massage is effective for relieving chronic stress or muscular athletic strain. Expert deep tissue work is combined with stretching and guided breath releases for maximum mobilization of knotted, tense muscles. 50 minutes: $135 or 80 minutes: $165
    • Foot Treatment. Enjoy a soothing Algae Essence soak, a mild exfoliation, and a moisturizing clay mask wrap in warm towels, concluded with a relaxing therapeutic foot massage. 50 minutes: $95
    • Sage & Warm Stone Massage. This popular treatment is based on a Native American healing ritual using warm stones to affect deep muscular release and purifying essential oil of sage, a plant indigenous to the Santa Ynez Valley. 80 minutes: $165
    • Pregnancy massages and other wet treatments also available.
  • Dining

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    Start your morning with a delicious gourmet breakfastAwaken your appetite at the Santa Ynez Inn where you’ll enjoy a delicious, home-cooked gourmet breakfast each morning. Chef Heather Lee Henry, who enjoyed success at Grey Eagle Lodge in Grey Eagle, California, and The Porch Restaurant at the Los Olivos Grocery, has created a dizzying array of traditional and neo-traditional gourmet breakfast dishes.

    Guests sit down for a bountiful breakfast in the French-country influenced dining room, replete with a glowing fireplace and artistically-appointed tables. Guests of the Inn may choose to eat in front of the open fire or cozy up to a window-seat with a lovely view of Santa Ynez's charming country lanes. Larger groups may share one of the community tables. Since the Santa Ynez Inn only serves breakfast to our guests, the breakfast ambiance is always peaceful, intimate and quiet for comfortable meals and friendly conversation.

    Guests may indulge in variety of breakfast entrees, as well as a Continental breakfast, complete with Chef Henry's hand-made granola and hand-baked scones and muffins. A favorite among guests is the Italian Eggs Benedict, with two eggs and Italian Sausage on an Italian Baguette with fresh Pesto sauce. Another delicious dish is the Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Crepes with eggs and Grilled Heirloom Tomatoes. Chef Henry is happy to create made-to-order omelets, and often creates omelets using only egg-whites, for guests with special dietary needs. Guests who would rather start the day by nurturing a sweet tooth can revel in Chef Henry's sumptuous French Toast with Gingered Peaches and Cream.
    • Private In Room Breakfast. While the dining room is elegant, warm and welcoming, guests may enjoy breakfast in the private elegance of their room. Breakfast is served 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • Evening Delights at Santa Ynez Inn. After an exciting day of sightseeing, touring, wine tasting, shopping or cycling, come relax and enjoy an evening of delicious wine, hors d' oeuvres and desserts at the Santa Ynez Inn. Savor Santa Barbara County wines over warm conversation with new friends.
    • Santa Ynez Valley Dining & Wining. The charming village of Santa Ynez, California, is a food and wine lover’s utopia. This charming town features a diversity of wonderful fine dining restaurants, cafes, saloons, wineries and tasting rooms to please your palate. From inspired wine country cuisine to authentic California Central Coast barbeque, sizzling steaks to fresh coastal seafood, velvety merlots to buttery chardonnays, the Santa Ynez Valley is a culinary adventure. Our complimentary concierge is happy to make reservations at the wonderful restaurants and wineries throughout the Valley.
  • How To Find Us

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    From Highway 246. Look for the green Santa Ynez town signs, then turn right onto Edison Street. Proceed three blocks to Sagunto Street and turn right. Go two blocks and discover the Inn on the left.

    From Santa Barbara. Take Highway 154 over the San Marcos Pass. Left at Santa Ynez and Solvang Turnoff, which is Highway 246. Take a right at the first stop light which is Edison Street. Take a right at the third street which is Sagunto Street. Go two blocks and the Inn is on the left.

  • Weddings & Special Events

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    Santa Ynez Inn CateringNestled in the Santa Barbara Wine Country, one of Southern California's most enchanting destinations - the Santa Ynez Inn is the perfect destination for your next business meeting, corporate retreats, conferences, special events, wedding celebration, honeymoon, anniversary, or a relaxing group getaway. Surrounded by breathtaking Santa Ynez Valley and Mountain landscapes, award-winning wineries, peaceful vineyards, excellent dining and shopping, and warm California hospitality, Santa Ynez is an unforgettable setting for life’s precious moments and memories.

    Santa Barbara Wine Country Events. With its Victorian charm, elegant event sites, innovative catering and unsurpassed service, the Santa Ynez Inn is an inspired destination for all your meetings and special events, including cocktail parties, dinners, wine tasting events, luncheons, receptions, weddings and family reunions. Located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country, our charming Santa Ynez Inn features several stylish event venues and a beautiful lawn and gardens that can accommodate special events from 10 to 125 people. Whether you are hosting a romantic wedding celebration in our Coach House, an intimate conference in The Library or a casual cocktail party in our Parlor, the Santa Ynez Inn surrounds you in style and grace in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country.

    Santa Ynez Inn Catering. Add some flavor and spice to your Santa Barbara Wine Country event with creative cuisine from the Santa Ynez Inn. Our gourmet kitchen provides comprehensive catering and beverage service to complement any theme or style event - from elegant sit-down banquets to playful garden soirees. Our talented executive chef can create custom catering menus and culinary delights that enhance your event and impress your guests.

    Meeting & Event Facilities
    • The Parlor. With 850 square feet of space, The Parlour is a spacious venue that features the ambiance of a marble and wood fireplace to ensure an intimate, warm meeting space. This wonderful room can accommodate up to 50 guests (banquet style) and 60 guests (reception style), depending on your desired style of seating. A charming wrap-around porch adds a relaxing outdoor environment for parties and receptions.
    • The Library. The 270 square foot Library features a marble and wood fireplace, built-in wood bookshelves, and a sliding glass door with a view of the fountain and surrounding garden. With a 12-person capacity, this charming room is perfect for small groups and gatherings seeking comfort and intimacy.
    • Lawn & Gardens. Our Lawn and Garden area is a spectacular setting for luncheons, dinners, fundraisers, barbecues, weddings, wine tasting events and presentations. This beautiful, peaceful setting offers a scenic outdoor landscape of lush wine country scenery and the charm of historic Santa Ynez. The area may be tented - set with tables, umbrellas or canopies - to create an elegant or romantic ambiance. The idyllic Lawn and Garden area can host up to 125 seated guests for receptions, coffee breaks, wine tastings, luncheons and dinners.
    • Coach House. Adjacent to the Santa Ynez Inn’s main building and surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Coach House (built circa 1900 to house stagecoaches and carriages in the historic village of Santa Ynez) was restored in 2006 as an elegant event facility. An antique mirrored mahogany bar graces the foyer and welcomes your guests. Luxurious carpets and beautiful artwork create warmth and ambiance throughout this charming venue. Sporting a full service prep kitchen, the Coach House offers seamless catering for all your functions and affairs. The Coach House offers 1,000 square feet of space and accommodates 40 guests in conference style seating, 100 guests for a banquet, and 125 people for theatre style seating. This elegant and historic event venue is perfect for weddings, celebrations, banquets, receptions, social functions or board-room style meetings.
    Santa Ynez Inn - Meeting Room Features

    Wireless DSL Access ~ Individually Controlled Heat & Air-Conditioning
    Variety Of Table Sizes (8' or 6' Oblongs & 60' or 72â€Â Rounds)
    Padded Chairs ~ Catering & Beverage Services ~ Handicap Accessibility

    Planning Your Santa Ynez Events & Meetings. The creative events team at the Santa Ynez Inn can transform our event rooms and outdoor spaces into the festivity you envision. Let us assist you will all the arrangements and special touches. Contact us directly for space availability, room reservations, deposits, and to coordinate the details - from catering to decorations. We look forward to hosting your next meeting or event, and ensuring it will be an unforgettable success. Please contact Bethany Endy at specialevents@santaynezinn.com or 805.688.5588.

    Santa Barbara Group Events & Activities. Our dedicated hospitality team and concierge will ensure that every element of your group event is perfect. With so much to see and experience in the Santa Ynez Valley - from winery tours to golf outings to cycling adventures - we encourage you to make your group event an unforgettable vacation experience. We'll even make suggestions and arrangements for group activities and special events in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, including wine tastings at local wineries and guided horseback riding excursions. For groups reserving five or more guest rooms per night, we also offer special group rates and packages.

    Santa Ynez Weddings & Banquets. The charming Santa Ynez Inn is a romantic and relaxing destination for your wedding receptions and ceremonies, as well as elegant banquets and affairs. For guests of the Inn, we host wedding ceremonies, bridal showers, receptions, cocktail parties, luncheons and dinners in a variety of charming indoor and outdoor settings amid the beauty and historic charm of Santa Ynez.

    Santa Ynez Weddings Sites. The Santa Ynez Inn offers several stylish venues for your wedding celebrations and events. Adorned with plush carpets and beautiful artwork, our historic Coach House is an elegant space for wedding celebrations for up to 125. Our intimate Parlor with a fireplace accommodates wedding receptions for 60 and banquets for 50 guests. The Library with a fireplace and access to our gardens is an intimate room for wedding rehearsal dinners or intimate cocktail parties for 12. For wedding ceremonies and receptions in the natural beauty of the outdoors, the beautiful Lawn and Garden area is an idyllic wedding setting for friends and family. Whatever you desire, we ensure that your wedding event will inspire romance, passion and togetherness!

    Santa Ynez Inn Wedding & Banquet Services
    • Catering/Food and Beverages. We offer a full-service catering kitchen on-site. Our executive chef will provide custom menus and quotes for all your wedding celebrations and special events. All beverages (beer, liquor and sodas) must be provided by the Inn and paid for (hosted) by a registered guest of the Inn. The Inn does offer a banquet wine list but should you choose to bring in your special bottle of wine a corkage fee will be assessed. Please contact us directly with your request for food and beverage services.
    • Decorations & Flowers. Floral arrangements, centerpieces and decorations can be ordered and set up at your request. We will be happy to assist you with florist recommendations in the Santa Ynez area for beautiful blossoms year-round.
    • Entertainment. The Santa Ynez Inn works closely with special agents and companies in order to offer a wide variety of musicians, singers and entertainers to enhance your Santa Barbara Wine Country wedding.
    • Officiant. A listing of licensed ministers and justice of peace officials is available at the Santa Ynez Inn. We are happy to provide you with this information when you book your wedding celebration.
    • Wedding Cakes. Decadence by Dawn will work with you and your budget to design and create your dream confection. For a look at their wedding cake masterpieces, visit www.decadenceweddingcakes.com.
  • Amenities & Services

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    Santa Ynez Inn - Luxury Amenities & Services
    100% Nonsmoking
    24 Hour Concierge
    Activity Desk
    Audio-Visual Equipment
    Banquet Facilities
    Breakfast (Complimentary)
    Catering
    Concierge Desk
    Conference Room(s) Dry Cleaning Service
    Evening Wine, Hors d'oeuvres & Desserts
    Event Catering
    Fitness Suite
    Newspapers In Lobby
    Front Desk (24-Hour)
    Heated Outdoor Whirlpool
    High-Speed Internet & Wireless Throughout Hotel
    Library of books and DVD
    Meeting/Event/Banquet Facilities
    Room Service (Limited)
    Spa & Massage Services
    Sun Deck
    Safe-Deposit Box - Front Desk
    Video Library
    Self Parking
    Wake Up Calls
    Gift Certificates Available
    Guest Room Amenities
  • Balcony or Patio
  • Robes
  • Bathroom Telephone
  • Blackout Drapes
  • Bottled Water - Complimentary
  • CD Player
  • Clock Radio
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Desk
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Free Local Calls
  • High Definition Flat Screen Television With Satellite
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heated Tiles on Bathroom Floor
  • High-Speed Internet & Wireless
  • Illuminated Mirror
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Jetted Whirlpool Tubs
  • Massage - Available In Room
  • Nightly Turndown Service
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safes (Accommodates Laptop)
  • Slippers
  • Steam Showers With Heated Floors & Seats
  • Two Multi-Line Telephones with Data port