Often referred to as the Audrey Hepburn of the Santa Ynez Valley, downtown Los Olivos is a handful of pretty streets accented by galleries, boutiques, restaurants and tasting rooms.
Where to Stay
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Enjoy your spacious suite or guest room complete with a fireplace and private wet bar. Then relish the heated infinity pool surrounded by a wall of succulents – a piece of art in itself – where guests can order their favorite cocktail delivered from the bar.
https://www.fessparkerinn.com/
Address: 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 688-7788
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
From its earliest incarnation, in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark opens a new chapter in Winter 2023 as the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.
https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/
Address: 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (844) 788-6145
Where to Eat
Bar Le Côte
Los Olivos’ newest celebrated restaurant is a seafood tavern located on Alamo Pintado. Bar Le Côte is a hyper-local restaurant from Food & Wine 2020 Best New Chef Daisy Ryan and husband/partner Greg Ryan of Bell’s fame, with chef/co-owner Brad Mathews at the helm.
https://www.instagram.com/barlecote/
Address: 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Email: info@barlecote.com
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
Find your place at the happening bar inside local favorite Los Olivos Café. With a lively vibe and an endless selection of wines, find live music and local winemakers enjoying fresh salads, artisan cheeses and hearty entrees. The friendly and knowledgeable staff in the Wine Merchant is always available during restaurant hours to assist in wine buying needs.
http://www.winemerchantcafe.com/cafe/
Address: 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 688-7265
Mattei’s Tavern
The Tavern is a California ranch-inspired restaurant spotlighting flavorful dishes with honest ingredients – many of which are harvested from Mattei’s on-site garden. The tight core menu is elevated yet unfussy, offering grilled dishes and vegetables, classically prepared and accessible, alongside revolving seasonal specials. The exceptional wine list is a singular and definitive draw. Attracting travelers from far and wide, the comprehensive list is California-focused with many wines available by the glass, while the large cellar holds the best of the best.
https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/dine/
Address: 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (888) 218-4941
Where to Shop – Wildflower Women
Wildflower brings you premium denim lines including Mother, Paige, Seven for all Mankind, AG, Citizens, Agolde, Joe’s Hudson; knit and cashmere lines like Michael Star, LNA, Bella Dahl, Bobi and Naddam; and a hat wall that will fancy just about any Central Coast Occasion. Along with beautiful shops filled with exceptional fashions, our sales associates “the Wildflowers” are available to help any customer translate their vision of themselves into a reality. We are here to celebrate women and give women an even greater reason to celebrate themselves. There are fashions out there for everyone.
https://wildflowerwomenboutique.com/
Address: 2920 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 697-7377
Where to Wine Taste
Coolest Way? KAP Land & Cattle
See the countryside from a different perspective when you opt for an invigorating horseback ride through a historic 714-acre ranch and vineyard (that happens to share a border with Neverland Ranch) on a private excursion. Fully customizable and for all levels, guests will experience Los Olivos like never before. Finish with a gourmet picnic lunch on the lawn of the beautiful Fess Parker Winery.
https://www.fessparker.com/horseback-rides
Address: 6300 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 325-3658
Epiphany Cellars & The Bubble Shack
Relax in the gorgeous outdoor lounge with winemaker Eli Parker’s creations, reflecting passion for and fascination with winemaking. Crafting interesting wines of exquisite quality is the sole reason for the winery. And visit the town’s only sparkling wine tasting room, featuring Fesstivity & Sibling Bubblery sparkling wines, a collaborative effort for Parker siblings Eli Parker and Ashley Parker Snider. (Find all Sparkling Wine in Los Olivos here.)
https://www.epiphanywineco.com/
Address: 2974 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 686-2424
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