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2 Reasons to Visit Santa Ynez Valley, California, in 2025

by Mary Melnick

Jan 7, 2025

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This year is the perfect time to visit Santa Ynez Valley for two great reasons:The Midweek Membership Club and Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week.

The Midweek Membership Club

While weekend trips to Santa Ynez Valley are nice, midweek trips are something else. Midweek guests have easy access to the region’s many wine, culinary, cultural and outdoor experiences. And thanks to The Midweek Membership Club, weekday trips are even sweeter; Guests who book an eligible, consecutive, two-night (Sunday–Thursday) Midweek Membership Club stay at a qualifying lodging property from Jan.12 to April 30, receive $100 during check-in. This money can be used for wine tastings, dining, shopping, activities and other experiences.

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week

Celebrating its 15th year, Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week has become a favorite among visitors and travelers alike. The destination boasts a reputation for culinary excellence with imaginative chefs; agricultural roots; collaborative culinary culture; and dishes ranging from contemporary, innovative farm-to-table fare to traditional Scandinavian cuisine.

From Jan. 19 to Feb. 1, Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week showcases the region’s best restaurants through a variety of three-course, fixed-price menus. Restaurants will offer curated and chef-driven three-course menus at prices of $30–50. More than two dozen of the region’s wineries and tasting rooms will also participate by offering two-for-one tastings, special tasting flights and discounts on bottles.

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Some participating restaurants and wineries include:

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