SYV Holiday Activities

The Santa Ynez Valley really lives for the holiday season. I can't even begin to scratch the surface of all of the events that you really must check out but I will give you a few of our favorites:

On December 2nd the town of Solvang kicks off the Solvang Jule Fest with the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Solvang park. Free entertainment from local bands, Choirs, and local ballerinas and of course a visit with Santa. Event starts at 5pm.

On December 3rd we have the annual Julefest Parade, which begins at 11am. Entries include Danish dancers, musical groups, vintage vehicles, horses, carriages and animals. The parade originates at Old Mission Santa Ines (1760 Mission Drive), travels west on Mission Drive (Highway 246), turns left on Fourth Place, turns left on Copenhagen Drive, and ends on Alisal Road at Mission Drive. Santa Claus will be available for visits and photos in Solvang Park post-parade.

That evening we'll head on over to Los Olivos for the Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration. From 4-8pm there there will be a fun-filled day of exciting and enjoyable activities have been planned to celebrate Christmas in Los Olivos. Created for the entire family, there will be a variety of crafts and activities for the kids and an abundance of Christmas shopping opportunities for the adults. Many folks will also want to take a relaxing break at members’ restaurants and Tasting Rooms.

Los Olivos Tree Lighting 2015

On December 4th Buellton is the place to be for the Winter Fest event.  This is an all day event, starting with Breakfast with Santa over at the Recreation Department, followed by a concert in the afternoon and finished with an evening of fun on the Avenue of Flags featuring 20 tons of snow for the kids, music, food, wine, beer, spirits, vendors, light parade, tree lighting, and Santa.

December 10th we have a very special event, wonderful for the entire family.  The Solvang Nativity Pageant is a wonderful event that is free to all to attend, located inside of the beautiful Solvang Theaterfest. 

And of course, no matter what day in December you decide to go, the Recovery Ranch Cocoa Stand

is a holiday must! The decorations, the game room, the free movie theater, Santa, Cocoa and more.  It's so much fun for kids an adults!

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in The Santa Ynez Valley during the holiday season.  We hope that you will have an opportunity to enjoy these activities and all the rest that The Valley has to offer.

If you have any interest in learning more about The Santa Ynez Valley or the local real estate market give our office a call (805)688-5717 or visit our website.

Happy Holidays to you!