Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley

Your Guide to Thanksgiving Experience in the Santa Ynez Valley

As the traditional start to the holiday season, Thanksgiving is an incredibly special time of year in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Instead of putting all the stress on yourself this November, why not plan to spend Thanksgiving in the Santa Ynez Valley with your family and friends?

The weather is mild, the vineyard views are breathtaking, and the food and wine is plentiful.

 For the best experience, we highly recommend calling the restaurants and tasting rooms ahead of time to ensure they still have seating availability.

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Solvang Farmer’s Market

On First Street in Solvang, between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr, every Wednesday, 2:30-5:30PM.

Get your Thanksgiving shopping done on Wednesday, November 22.  The farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Dinners Packaged Individually
Or Family Style

El Rancho Market | (805) 688-4300
VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES ORDER TODAY!
Orders taken until Nov. 17th, 2023 • Pick-Up Time: 10am-4pm Thanksgiving Day

• Honey Glazed Ham or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
• Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
• Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Fresh Dinner Roll with Butter
• Homemade Green Bean Casserole or Vegetable Medley
• Homemade Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
• Homemade Candied Yams
• Apple or Pumpkin Pie Slice Homemade From Scratch

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Turkey to Go – Chumash Casino Resort

Order your meal by November 18

Menu serves 6 -8

• Starter
• Entree
• Sides
• Dessert

at Grains & Grounds, pick-up at the Samala Showroom.

Wednesday, November 22, 12pm – 2pm, or Thursday, November 23, 10 am – 12 pm.

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Thanksgiving Dinner in Santa Ynez Valley 

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BUELLTON 2023

Highline Adventures Thanksgiving Schedule

Zipline and Adventure Ropes Course

• Wednesday 11/22 Open All Day
• Thursday 11/23 Thanksgiving
  9am-12pm
• Friday 11/24 Hike And Fly
  9am, 10am, 11am +
  Regular Allday tours
• Saturday HLA Party in the Park
  1pm to 4pm.  $25 Adventure Course tickets 1-4pm
• Sunday 11/25 Open All Day

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Thanksgiving Feast at Vega Vineyard & Farm

Thursday, November 23, 2023 11am & 2:30pm Seatings
$75 per person / $40 kids 3-12, Kids under 3 complimentary

Buffet includes: Farm Salads, Green Beans, Cranberry Two Ways, Candied Yams, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roasted Turkey, Roasted Lamb, Cedar Plank Salmon & a dessert station of Pies, Cobbler, Cheesecake and more! Wine, Beer, & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. $30 per person deposit required upon booking. Reservations.

Vega Vineyard & Farm
9496 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-2415

Pea Soup Andersen’s
376 Ave of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-5581
Open 8 AM – 8 PM | 376 Ave of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427

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LOS ALAMOS 2023

NORMAN Holiday Dinner  (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

Norman at Skyview Los Alamos
9150 US-101, Los Alamos, CA 93440

Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 23rd, 3-8pm; $75/person

Special holiday dining services featuring three-course prix fixe menus.
Reservations recommended – book on OpenTable or call 805.344.0080.

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SANTA YNEZ 2023

 THANKSGIVING DINNER at The Victor Restaurant and Bar
3631 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 695-2999

Hours 3 – 7 PM
Regular Menu Or
Turkey Two Ways $52
roasted turkey breast & leg confit, butternut
squash stuffing, green bean almondine, pan gravy, cranberry sauce

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Farmacy Santa Ynez   | Open 10am-2pm
3576 Madera St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 693-4685

Cannabis – Green Wednesday (11/22) and Black Friday (11/24) are HUGE sale days with Buy One Get One deals on many favorite brands.

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SOLVANG 2023

Thanksgiving Holiday Dinners Packaged Individually Or Family Style

El Rancho Market | (805) 688-4300
VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES ORDER TODAY!
Orders taken until Nov. 17th, 2023 • Pick-Up Time: 10am-4pm Thanksgiving Day

• Honey Glazed Ham or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
• Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
• Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Fresh Dinner Roll with Butter
• Homemade Green Bean Casserole or Vegetable Medley
• Homemade Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
• Homemade Candied Yams
• Apple or Pumpkin Pie Slice Homemade From Scratch

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Solvang’s Turkey Trot:

After stuffing yourself with turkey, pie, and other holiday goodies, come work it off with a “just for fun” 5K run/walk.

Thanksgiving. Thursday Nov 23, 10 AM
Sunny Fields Park,
900 Alamo Pintado Road,
Solvang, CA 93463,  (805-688-5575)
$25. Register at cityofsolvang.com

Proceeds from this special 12th annual event help support a local charity.

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Solvang Dining 2023

Open for Breakfast and Dinner on Thanksgiving Day

The Hadsten – The Boiler Room | Open 7 AM-11 AM – Breakfast; 5 – 9 PM Dinner
1450 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463

805-688-3210

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First & Oak | 805-688-1703
409 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463
Open for Thanksgiving Dinner November 23rd
Seating 1: 4:00 pm & 4:30 pm / Seating 2: 6:30 pm & 7:00 pm
$95 per guest (excludes tax and 20% service charge) Reservation Only
Share in our delectable Thanksgiving feast at the First & Oak restaurant.
The Culinary Team will offer an elegant three-course tasting menu.

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Mad & Vin at The Landsby
1576 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA, 93463
805-688-3121
We will be serving our regular menu on Thanksgiving plus the specials noted below.

THANKSGIVING SPECIALS
NOVEMBER 23RD | 4 PM – 8 PM

All special entrees include a glass of house sparkling wine,
dinner roll, maple herb butter, & choice of dessert

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST 56
mashed red potatoes, candied carrots and green beans,
chicken apple sausage stuffing, caramelized onion gravy,
orange brandy cranberry sauce

PESTO ENCRUSTED ALASKAN HALIBUT 58
8oz, scalloped yukon potatoes, bacon-wrapped asparagus,
roasted red pepper coulis

PRIME RIB 68
12oz, mashed red potatoes, candied carrots and green beans,
horseradish creme fraiche, classic au jus, herbed butter, served rare

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING | caramel sauce
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE | vanilla crème anglaise
BERRY CRISP | vanilla bean ice cream

11/23 HOURS:

• Breakfast: 7:30am – 11:30am (Regular Hours)
• Dinner: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
• Bar: 12:00pm – 9:00pm (Last Call 8:45pm)

11/24 HOURS (Black Friday):

• Breakfast: 7:30am – 11:30am (Regular Hours)
• Dinner: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Bar: 12:00pm – 11:00pm

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V Lounge at the Vinland Hotel | Open 4-11PM
1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA  93463
(805)-688-2018 
Fresh Californian Fare with an Unmistakable Danish Flair

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Coffee, Bakeries, and more

SOLVANG

Good Seed Coffee Boutique | (805) 693-2132 | Open 7 AM – Noon

Olsen’s Bakery & Cafe | (805) 688-6314 |  Open 7 AM – Noon

Old Danish Fudge Kitchen | (805) 688-9932 |  9 am – 4 PM

Solvang Bakery  | open from 8am – 2 PM,
Thanksgiving decorated cookies and more!

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Thanksgiving Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley 

LOS OLIVOS

Future Perfect Wine |  Open 11 AM – 3 PM
2933 San Marcos Ave #101, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 697-7162

SOLVANG

Dana V. Wines | Open noon to 5 PM
1588 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 350-1124

Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar | Open noon – 8 PM
1539 C Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 686-9126
We sell a full range of vegetarian and vegan options, wine, beer, plus coffee and tea.

The Good Life  | Open 11am – 4pm
1672 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-7111
A craft beer and wine cellar in Solvang, a premier bottle shop and tasting room

Alma Rosa Winery | Open 12 noon – 3 pm
1623 Mission Dr., Ste M, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 691-9395
Open on Thanksgiving Day to help people decide on the perfect wine pairings for their dinner.

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El Rancho Marketplace | 805-688-4300

Thanksgiving Meal Menu  | A La Carte Menu

2886 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA  93463
Open on Thanksgiving Day this year, 6 AM – 5 PM

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Please call restaurants directly to confirm and to make reservations.

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LOS OLIVOS

-Petros Winery | (805) 680-5417

3360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441

We are serving Thanksgiving dinner from 2-7PM. Reservations can be made on open table.

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SANTA YNEZ

-The Lucky Hen Larder | (805) 691-9448

1095 Meadowvale Rd, Santa Ynez, CA  93460
We will be open until 12pm on Thanksgiving for Cheese & Charcuterie board pre-orders.

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SOLVANG

-Silk Road’s Kitchen |  805-697-6960

453 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463

-Copenhagen Sausage Garden | (805) 697-7354

Open 11 AM – 8 PM | 1660 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

-Viking Garden (Dine-In) | (805) 688-1250  Open 11 AM – 7 PM

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WINE TASTING – LOS OLIVOS

-The Hideway Wine Co | (805) 697-7892

We will be open 10 AM – 2 PM, 2933 Grand Ave #E, Los Olivos, CA 93441

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-Maverick Saloon (Dine-In) | (805) 686-4785

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Wineries / Tasting Rooms /
Brewpubs with Meals

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. in Buellton | (805) 694-2252

Rosenson Wine Creations / Coquelicot Estate Wines | (805) 688-1500

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How about a little adventure on Thanksgiving Day?

Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding | (805) 944-0493

Space VR – by appointment

320 Alisal Rd, Suite 104
Solvang CA 93463
(805) 325-9769

Thanksgiving is a time when people often welcome family from all parts of the country to our home to celebrate the holiday. If your travels are taking you to the Santa Ynez Valley, you are in luck.

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley is only thirty-five miles north of the Santa Barbara beaches. There is so much to do and see here that you will not want or need to go anywhere else.

We are always thankful for the wonderful visitors to our area.

Happy Thanksgiving from Visit the Santa Ynez Valley!

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VisitSYV.com offers a wealth of information about things to do in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez Valley restaurants, and Santa Ynez Valley hotels and inns.

Also, make sure to check out our Events Calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events.

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