When friends asked us to plan their anniversary trip to Solvang and Santa Barbara, we gave them a loose, low-stress itinerary built around the wineries and restaurants we actually love—and they came back saying it was perfect. Here's that same relaxed Santa Ynez Valley wine weekend, crowd-free and full of personality.

Discover the best wine regions in California, from Napa and Sonoma to Paso Robles and Santa Barbara.