Explore the Region
Nestled in between glowing Central California mountain ranges, national forests, wildlife refuges, and national monuments, Cuyama Valley is a place like no other.
Adventure
Want to explore the area after your event concludes? See below for some of our localt highlights, and then discover all that The Hidden Valley of Enchantment has to offer.
Los Padres National Forest
Hike in some of the most pristine natural surroundings in Central California.
Visit Carrizo Plains National Monument to explore salt flats, grasslands, see the San Andreas Fault, hike to cave paintings, and see some of California's best wildflowers! More info here!
Birdwatch at Bitter Creek Wildlife Refuge, a roosting and foraging habitat for the endangered California Condor.
Take an afternoon to dirt bike, ATV, or mountain bike through Ballinger Canyon.
Stargaze at one of the best places to view the night sky in California. Take an afternoon to dirt bike, ATV, or mountain bike through Ballinger Canyon.
Take a day trip to Ojai on CA Scenic Route 33 or through Los Padres National Forest on Lockwood Valley Rd.
Visit Carrizo Plain Ecological Reserve and keep an eye out for local wildlife! Access permits for the south ranch area, open to the public, are required for all visitors. Permits are available at the main entrance kiosk off of Highway 166.
Cave Paintings
Take a self-guided tour of the cave paintings in Carrizo Plains National Monument.
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike along designated trails and roads in Los Padres National Forest. The closest to us is Bates Canyon Road/ Sierra Madre Road.
Cafés & Restaurants
The Buckhorn
Cuyama Buckhorn is a timeless roadside restaurant & inn in the heart of California’s high desert within Santa Barbara County, where community, locally-inspired food, and artistry flourish.
Open daily 11 am - 3 pm.
(661) 766-2825
Grab a drink or dine at The Place, complete with a full-service restaurant and bar and amazing home-baked pies! The local hangout established in 1929 and still stands just as it was back then.
Open Wednesday-Sunday until 7 pm.
(661) 766-2660
Local Spots
Nestled in between glowing Central California mountain ranges, national forests, wildlife refuges, and national monuments, Cuyama Valley is a place like no other. Take time to explore our mountains, hike through historic cave paintings, plan a trip to see the super bloom in a National Monument, book a farm tour or wine tasting, or just relax and enjoy a meal with a view.
Come and discover all that The Hidden Valley of Enchantment has to offer.
Santa Barbara Pistachio Co.
Tour a local pistachio farm and taste their many amazing pistachio flavors for purchase in their general store. You can also pick up ice and gas here.
Open 8 am - 6 pm daily
(800) 896-1044
Sign up for a farm tour or participate in one of the many courses available through Quail Springs, ranging from natural building workshops to permaculture design courses.
Wine Tasting
Schedule a tasting and tour of a local dry-farm vineyard and olive farm to taste their incredible wine and fresh-pressed olive oil.
By appointment.
(661) 766-2319
Schedule a guided horseback ride or pack trip into Los Padres National Forest at a historic family-owned ranch.
Tour and wine taste at a local, family-owned winery, with hand-built facilities which include a rock walled garden, banquet room, rodeo arena, and more. By appointment.
