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A working cowboy town with modern refinement

Santa Ynez maintains its authentic 1880s ranching heritage while embracing contemporary wine culture and upscale dining. The town's false-front buildings along Sagunto Street house tasting rooms and boutiques alongside working feed stores, creating an atmosphere that feels genuine rather than manufactured. This compact, walkable community serves as the social hub of the region, where equestrian culture meets sophisticated hospitality. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum preserves the area's stagecoach history, while the nearby Chumash Casino Resort provides AAA Four Diamond accommodations.

Wine estates and culinary experiences

The surrounding valley showcases mission-style wineries like Bridlewood Estate and French-inspired Sunstone, both offering destination tasting experiences. S.Y. Kitchen delivers modern Italian cuisine in a farmhouse setting, while The Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn continues its tradition of refined steakhouse dining. The area's organic vineyards and chef-driven restaurants have established the valley as a serious culinary destination.

Strategic valley location

Santa Ynez sits 45 minutes from Santa Barbara via Highway 154, with Santa Barbara Airport providing commercial access. The town's central position makes it easy to explore neighboring Los Olivos' wine scene or Solvang's Danish architecture within 10 minutes. The Chumash Casino offers meeting spaces, while rental cars provide flexibility for navigating between the region's communities and vineyard estates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Ynez

Can I book hotels in Santa Ynez on Delta Stays using miles?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Santa Ynez using your Delta miles, or a combination of miles and cash. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits if I use Delta Stays to book my hotel stay in Santa Ynez?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

What is the policy to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. We suggest reviewing the cancellation policies displayed in the detailed information for each hotel before completing your reservation. Some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card be used for booking?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card provides you with additional miles and valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 that you can apply toward prepaid hotels or vacation rentals when booking through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We encourage you to visit the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to check for the latest MQDs offers and review their specific terms and conditions.

In order to book a hotel on Delta Stays, do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member?

Delta Stays provides hotel booking services to all customers. However, registering as a SkyMiles Member enhances your experience by allowing you to earn miles and access Member pricing and promotions. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and other fees). The best part is that SkyMiles is free to join. Visit the delta.com to join today.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Absolutely, Delta Stays features an extensive collection of vacation rentals in addition to traditional hotel accommodations. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have good ratings in Santa Ynez?

Chumash Casino Resort has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10, and features an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Another top-rated bed & breakfast is The Genevieve and guests love the free buffet breakfast. Polo House and Bungalows has a rating of 10 and this bed & breakfast has a free full breakfast and free parking.

What's a good time of year to visit Santa Ynez?

To experience Santa Ynez during great weather, consider a visit in August when temperatures average in the mid-70s and skies are mostly sunny with no rainfall. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during winter when temperatures reach a mild 40°F with light rain and fewer visitors.

What hotels in Santa Ynez are near Sunstone Vineyards & Winery?

Mediterranean architecture frames organic vineyards at this Santa Ynez estate, where you can tour stone aging caves and sample Bordeaux-style wines in a Provençal courtyard. The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away. Another top hotel is Chumash Casino Resort and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Santa Ynez are near Roblar Winery?

This Santa Ynez Valley estate pairs award-winning wines with farm-fresh cuisine from organic gardens. Thursday suppers feature vineyard views and live music under the stars. One popular hotel is The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection which is a short drive away. Another top hotel is Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Santa Ynez are near Kalyra Winery?

Featured in the film "Sideways," this Australian-Californian winery offers distinctive dessert wines like Orange Muscat. Enjoy tastings on the scenic patio with vineyard views. Popular hotels include Chumash Casino Resort which is a short drive away. The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection is another well-reviewed hotel and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar