| Santa Ynez Valley | |
|---|---|
| Valle de Santa Ynez (Spanish) | |
 A typical vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley | |
  Santa Ynez Valley Location in California | |
| Geography | |
| Location | California, United States |
| Population centers | Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard |
| Coordinates | 34°35′03″N 120°05′51″W / 34.58417°N 120.09750°W |
| Rivers | Santa Ynez River |
The Santa Ynez Valley (Spanish: Valle de Santa Ynez)[1][2] is located in Santa Barbara County, California, between the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north. The Santa Ynez River flows through the valley from east to west. The Santa Ynez Valley is separated from the Los Alamos Valley, to the northwest, by the Purisima Hills, and from the Santa Maria Valley by the Solomon Hills.[3][4] The Santa Rita Hills separate the Santa Ynez Valley from the Santa Rita and Lompoc Valleys to the west.[5][6][7]
The valley has a population of about 20,000 residents living in the communities of Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and Ballard.
- ^ Santa Maria Times - Clima cálido invade la Costa Central, el Valle de Santa Ynez podría superar los 3 dígitos
- ^ Santa Barbara Land Trust - Rancho Felicia, Valle de Santa Ynez
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Purisima Hills
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Solomon Hills
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Santa Rita Hills
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Santa Rita Valley
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lompoc Valley