Santa Ynez
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Santa Ynez, California
Santa Ynez sits in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley wine region, the Santa Barbara County wine country made famous by the film Sideways, and BarFinder's data reflects that completely - wineries account for 34 of the town's 42 listed venues, with only a small handful of classic bars and a cocktail bar rounding things out. Real local names like Crown Point Vineyards and Brave & Maiden Estate anchor a scene built almost entirely around wine tasting rather than a traditional bar night. It's a destination for a wine-country day trip more than a night on the town.