EAT, STAY & PLAY in Buellton!

Visit Buellton!

Ever wanted to see an ostrich up close? Head to Ostrich Land on Highway 246 for an incredible experience!

Summer is almost over and with Buellton being a perfect location just a few hours away from both Los Angeles and San Francisco - why not pack up the car or van or truck and head over? Come for a night or two or ten and have a blast in one of the best cities on the Central Coast!

Some think that Buellton is just a pit stop - somewhere to get gas or a quick bite to eat, but if you look around we have incredibly unique places to eat, stay and play while you're here. Of course we have the staple fast food - but we also have delicious eateries just a few minutes from Highway 101. 

Ever since the movie Sideways premiered more than 10 years ago, dining in Buellton has exploded! Especially at The Hitching Post II - they are known for their world class steaks rubbed with "Magic Dust" a unique blend of salt and spices - they won't leave you hungry.

Whether you love wine, beer or are more of a foodie we have it all because Buellton is in the heart of the best agriculture on the central coast! Why wouldn't we have the tastiest food as our local farmers and ranchers provide it all! The locally sourced food movement is growing especially among our top chefs who work with farmers to have the freshest ingredients possible! 
Visit our EAT page - to see a list of our different dining options!

Even in the midst of summer most days are still enjoyable temperature wise in Buellton. Buellton has  a plethora of hotels to stay at from basic needs to luxury suits and spa packages - as well as camping from pitching your tent to parking your RV and cabins!
Check out our STAY page to see the different options! 

Buellton is a central location to all of what the Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast has to offer. There are so many places to visit from sightseeing attractions like the ostrich farm, we have world class golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, minutes to the beach and of course hundreds of amazing wineries, breweries and one special distillery to try! 

Buellton is also home to many amazing events from the Buellton Brewfest, Buellton Wine & Chili Festival, holiday and seasonal events and charity fundraisers such as the People Helping People Polo Classic. There is always something exciting going on!

Visit our PLAY page for more!

However long you are here for, or if you're even a local, we hope that you enjoy the little slice of heaven we call Buellton. 

Buellton's Barbecue Bonanza This Weekend!!

Ready to have a good time, meet some neighbors and eat delicious barbecue? We are too! 

Make sure you come out to the 12th annual “Buellton BBQ Bonanza,”, that draws some of the biggest crowds of any event in the city, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at River View Park.

"The BBQ Bonanza is a just a great fun, family day. It's about getting the community together for an old time meet and greet," said Kyle Abello, recreation coordinator for the City of Buellton.

This event is free for our community in the park at the south end of Sycamore Drive, which includes food and drinks provided by the city, live music, games for kids (and adults), demonstrations from local businesses, a prize raffle and booths hosted by local organizations and businesses. 

"From businesses to non-profits coming out to let people know what they do and how they can get involved to the music and games for kids, it's nice to have a relaxing atmosphere to bring everyone together to celebrate the things that make Buellton such a great place to live and work," Abello added.

Barbecue tri-tip is the main course.

There is a chocolate chip cookie baking contest - or bring a dessert to share! 

Call Kyle at 688-1086 to reserve a space or more information. 

People Helping People Polo Classic

The sounds of horses hooves, clacking of polo mallets and cheers from the crowds filled the air at Circle JB Polo Ranch in Buellton on Saturday afternoon as the fourth annual People Helping People (PHP) Polo Classic played out. The event is more than just a fun afternoon of watching a polo match and wearing nice attire, as it is one of the largest fundraisers PHP puts together to garner monies to support their many wonderful programs that help the Santa Ynez Valley community.

"This helps us keep our programs going such as housing and food assistance for low-income families here, some of which live in Buellton. We raise roughly $150,000 from this event that goes directly back into our community," said Dean Palius, executive director of PHP. 

The Polo Classic started when People Helping People were contacted by Joel and Charlotte Baker a few years ago stating they wanted to help the organization by suggesting they host a polo match, according to Palius. 

"I brought the idea before the board and they loved it. Every year just gets better and better and we have some of the biggest names in the sport volunteering to play which is wonderful," Palius said. 

The Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau said the Polo Classic has become one of the city's signature events and are always happy to attend. 

We are fortunate to have such a unique venue in Circle JB Polo Ranch to hold this fabulous event.  We truly appreciate People Helping People and the work they do for our community and enjoy the opportunity to work with them," said Kathy Vreeland, executive director of the chamber and visitor's bureau.   

The Polo Classic featured two games this year the first being the Preliminary Match which tied,  featuring up and coming polo players. The Red team had Athena Malin, Jillian Tietje and Alfonso Giannico and the Blue team had Mathew Gonzales, Nico Escobar and Lucas Escobar. 

The second game was made up of Team USA - represented by three of the players that took home silver in the 2015 Polo World Championships in Santiago, Chile. 
Team USA's roster was Remy Muller, Patrick Uretz and Jesse Bray who played against The Masters, comprised of Santa Ynez Valley local Andy Busch, an avid player and he recently played with Prince William in 2011 at the Santa Barbara Polo Club; Guillermo Graciada Jr., who learned to ride at age two and has 16 U.S. Open Victories and is in the Polo Hall of Fame holding the highest ranking of 10 goals for 21 years; and Joel Baker, owner of Circle JB Polo Ranch, who ranked as one of the top ten polo players in the country and recently coached Team USA in the World Championships. 

Team USA won against The Masters in a great match which was packed with more than 600 people in attendance. 

The event was partly sponsored by Happy Canyon Vineyards, owned by the Barrack family, whose son TJ Barrack usually competes in the event. This year surgery prevented him from playing however he was rooting on the sidelines.

"For me this is about combining my two passions of polo and wine and we get to give back to our community. We think People Helping People are doing fantastic work in the valley and we are grateful to help in our own way," Barrack said. 

There was almost as much activity off the field as audience members on the General admission side enjoyed a barbecue lunch provided by the Buellton Rotary Club and tacos by the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. Those on the VIP side were treated to a catered lunch provided by Field to Table and ladies participated in a hat contest. 

For more information on the Polo Classic visit PHP's website or contact them 805-686-0295. 

Katie Russell of Santa Ynez with friends Cameron and Susan Azad

Watching the riders warm up on the field

Joel Baker the owner of Circle JB Polo Ranch in Buellton rode for The Masters team during the polo match

Folded Hills Ranch owner Andy Busch played for The Masters - Busch is an accomplished polo player and has played with Prince William in 2011 at the Santa Barbara Polo Club. 

The Preliminary Match featured up and coming polo players

Molly McGill of Solvang is normally a barrel horse racer and she traded her boots for a fancy hat to spend an afternoon with friends. 

Kim Morrison and Mary Conway of People Helping People preparing for a good time!

VIP Event Coordinator Rani Hoover with PHP Executive Director Dean Palius enjoying the matches!

The VIP section were served a delicious lunch provided by Farm to Table, wine by Happy Canyon Vineyards and treats by Solvang Bakery.

The Buellton Rotary Club provided a scrumptious lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs to patrons on the general admission side!

Pamela Dozois and daughter Devyn Samara looked lovely as they prepared to watch the matches

Mike Hennigan of Santa Ynez announced the silent auction and has attended the Polo Classic every year 

The hat contest was well attended and some really creative ones won! Here is Nancy

Win a Trip to Buellton!

Taste and sip your way through Buellton, CA and enjoy the many flavors of the Santa Ynez Valley. Nestled in the beautiful Sta. Rita Hills, just 10 minutes from the beach, Buellton is the gateway to the valley and a perfect mid-point destination between Los Angeles and San Francisco. 

From the award winning wine, farm to table restaurants, renowned craft beer, beautiful parks, auto related museum, ostriches, to lodging options that suit all budgets including a destination RV resort, Buellton is full of surprises. Visit Buellton where you can Eat,Stay & Play!

Prize Package Includes:

• Two nights for two guests at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
• Dinner for two at Terravant the Winery Restaurant
• Tour for two people at Stagecoach Wine Tours
• Tasting and tour for two at Figueroa Mountain Brewery
• Free $100 play at Chumash Casino

To enter fill out the form on www.VisitBuellton.com 

or call 800-324-3800 FREE.

The Buellton Visitor's Bureau is happy to announce we are starting an updated social media movement! 

Starting this week we are starting fresh by adding a blog as well as more of a presence on all social media outlets with everything Buellton! 

This blog in particular will have posts from events related to Buellton such as the Buellton Wine & Chili Festival, Buellton Brewfest, Easter Eggstravaganza, Winterfest and more! 

Posts will also feature stories about Buellton's locals, history, businesses, recreational activities and tips such as staying healthy in Buellton with advice from local experts about fitness to food. 

If you have any suggestions for story features of what you would like to see from us please email buelltonchamber@gmail.com and we will take your suggestions into consideration. 

If you have any pictures about anything related to Buellton use the hashtags #visitbuellton - #buelltonrocks #eatstayplay and we will pick weekly submissions to feature on all our outlets! 

Buellton is the gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley where we are here to serve your needs as valley residents and travelers.

Cheers to Buellton!