Visitors Guide 2008

(Solvang, 688-3543),) and two Roasted Bean locations (Santa Ynez, 6887194 and Buellton, 693-9595). Starbucks is located in the lobby of Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (Buellton, 688-1000). Valley Coffee Company Mexican specialties are featured at many places, including Javy’s (Los Alamos, 344-2228), Las Tres Rosas (Buellton, 6888883) and Manny’s (Solvang, 688-3743). Coffee Houses: Java junkies can savor great brew and soak up caffeine and the local atmosphere at Bulldog Café (Solvang, 686-9770), Blue Nile Café (Solvang, 693-0814), Coffee Cup (Buellton, 686-4800), Corner House Coffee (Los Olivos, 688-1722), Dangerish Smoothie & Coffee Company (Solvang, 686-5678), Pamela’s Country Cupboard (Solvang, 688-2228), Santa Ynez American Favorites: American Flatbread serves organic pizzas, salads and decadent desserts on Friday and Saturday evenings (Los Alamos, 344-4400). Two tasty options at Chumash Casino Resort are Creekside Buffet and the 24-hour Chumash Café (Santa Ynez, 688-0855). Pea Soup Andersen’s Restaurant, serving famous split pea soup and hearty fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1924, is a family favorite (Buellton, 688-5581). At Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, enjoy Starting Gate Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as evening libations/casual fare at Winner's Circle Lounge with pool tables, sports broadcasts and a jukebox. Twin Oaks Restaurant offers classic breakfast, lunch and dinner (Los Alamos, 344-4084). For steak lovers, AJ Spurs (Buellton, 686-1655), Hitching Post II (Buellton, 688-0676) and Red Barn Steakhouse (Santa Ynez, 688-4142) are excellent choices. Other fare includes major fast-food restaurants, classic coffee shops and trusty diners. Taverns & Pubs: has an authentic old-west atmosphere with current and future top-name country-western entertainment accompanied by Big Tom’s Backyard BBQ serving tasty tri-tips, ribs and burgers. (Santa Ynez, 686-4785). Other venues include Cold Spring Tavern (967-0066), Firestone Walker Brewing Company Taproom (Buellton, 686-1577), Ghostriders Tavern (Los Alamos, 344-2111) and Steelhorse Lariat Saloon (Los Alamos, 344-4609). Maverick Saloon & Dance Hall Deli and Picnic Fixings So many choices for perfect picnic ingredients! The Chef’s Touch offers gourmet-to-go, as well as delicious soups, salads, cooking classes and kitchen emporium (Solvang, 686-1040). El Rancho Market is an upscale grocer with full-service meat counter, fresh local organic produce, wines, spirits and deli (Solvang, 688-4300). House of Honeywood offers gourmet snacks, food products and regional wines (Solvang, 686-9323). Los Olivos Grocery fea- tures the best of gourmet foods and wines from the valley and around the world (Los Olivos, 688-5115). New Frontiers Natural Foods Deli has fresh, organic healthy fare (Solvang, 639-1746). Olive House is the place for MARK DOLYAK 2 this savory fruit and other tasty treats (Solvang, 686-5159). Panino has mouth-watering made-to-order sandwiches and salads in two valley locales (Solvang, 688-0608 and Los Olivos, 699-9304). Vinhus offers tempting international cheeses, imported sweets and savories as well as wines, beers and ales (Solvang, 688-7117). 36 W W W. S O LVA N G U S A . C O M | W W W. S A N TAY N E Z VA L L E Y V I S I T. C O M http://WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM http://WWW.SANTAYNEZVALLEYVISIT.COM

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Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Welcome What to See and Do in Solvang Scenic Santa Ynez Valley Touring the Wine Country Dining in the Valley Annual Events Lodging Guide Weddings, Conferences and Events Getting Here & Getting Around Visitor Resources

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