Searched up things to do with kids in Solvang and Ostrichland USA was at the top of the results…read more This is a must visit for all ages, frankly. We spent maybe an hour to an hour and a half here, but could have stretched it to two hours tops. You get a chance to feed the emus and ostriches, just be mindful of the tips and tricks that the staff give you to avoid any errant pecking or biting. Lots of photo opportunities to be had. We even saw a little cat mascot napping away outside the gift shop. There is a penny stamping machine and lots of other great gift options available as well. We got a little ostrich marionette that our son loves, as well as some faux ostrich leather pieces. The staff person in the store was very friendly and informative. The ostrich eggs that they sell are pretty cool and they do sell some ostrich jerky, but it is not from the ostriches on this farm, so no worries there :) Prices in 2026 were $10 per adult and $5 per child + $1 to feed the ostriches. Parking is easy and ample. Restrooms are available.

Super cute place for kids! $10 enterance adult…read more $5 kids $1 feeding There's a lot of ostriches to feed and emos Pretty clean and well kept They had ostrich beef jerky at the gift shop!

We held our son's wedding rehearsal dinner for 100 people at Vega Vineyard in September. Everything…read morewas wonderful, from the breathtaking view to the delicious farm to table food. With Jessi at the helm, the staff were all yes and "can do" people. Every need was met--This all began months before with such valuable advice from Jessi on calls that were always welcome. I am already trying to think of another reason to host an event at Vega!

Our company held its summer party at Vega Vineyard & Farm on July 16th, and the entire experience…read morewas absolutely wonderful. From start to finish, the team made everything seamless. Jessi coordinated with us for the months leading up to the event, and her planning and communication were fantastic every step of the way. On the day of the event, Kelly handled coordination and the bar, which made it easy for us to sit back and relax. Beyond the great service, the day itself was a blast. Our employees had an amazing time! Riding the tractor was a hit, visiting with the Scottish Highland Mini Bull was so much fun, and our animal encounter with the goat was a favorite too. The lunch was great -- the sandwiches were served on homemade bread that was really tasty. The setting was perfect, with ample shade, a nice breeze, and comfortable temperatures. If you're looking for a venue for a company party or special event, I can't recommend Vega Vineyard & Farm highly enough. Huge thanks to Jessi, Kelly, and the whole team for making our celebration so memorable!

We happen to be in town for the wifey's birthday weekend. After doing some research, I knew this…read moreOlive + Lavender farm would be a great spot to check out. Glad we added it to the itinerary. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The olive oil tasting farm is located in a nice neighborhood area in downtown Los Olivos. There is parking accessible in the back parking lot and limited parking next to the olive oil tasting area and boutique shop. As soon as we parked and headed to the olive oil tasting area, we were greeted by a very friendly and hospitable staff member. I appreciated all the information she told us about the property and instructions about the olive oil tasting experience. Their complimentary olive oil tasting was unique and unlike any other olive oil tasting I had ever done before. There were 10 different olive oils to taste from. You are given a freshly made sourdough bread slice to go along with a tray with a menu sheet of all the olive oils. Some of the olive oils that stood out to me were the white truffle, garlic, and Italian honey. We were then encouraged to explore the rest of the property where there was a charcuterie cart, pottery vendor, and complimentary wine tasting on the other side of the premises. This enhanced our olive oil tasting experience even more. The rest of the property was beautiful as there were a lot of tables and chairs for guests to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Olive + Lavender Farms. The staff were nice and accommodating. The vibe was relaxing and inviting. The boutique shop were selling a lot of wonderful and distinctive local products in the area. The olive oils price point are in the higher end. Next time we are in the area we would love to come back.

Such a gem of a place. Popped in to hopefully buy some lavender plants in pots. And while they…read moredon't sell lavender to plant (why not!?), they had a lovely selection of other things. We did a free olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and both my friend and I bought a bottle of habanero olive oil, so yummy! They sell bundles of lavender, soaps, cute kitchen things, candles etc etc. A great stop to pick up some gifts and great way to support local businesses.

They were so wonderful and friendly here! What a great opportunity with the family to pick your own…read moreberries and see some farm animals. Beautiful farm, wonderful welcoming people! This was such a fun stop traveling up the coast.

This place was kind of confusing. There's two gates to get into the parking lot and you go to the…read moresecond one cause the first is locked. No one was there even though they were open and we couldn't buy food. We stood by the sign for a bit, walked around, then realized we pot the cash in the big metal box and walk in. It's on the home system. We paid the $2 per person to go in. They only have a few animals there to pet but they all seemed nice and used to people. Most of them walked to us wanting to be pet. I only wished there was someone there so we could've gotten food to feed the animals. Iwould've given 5 stars if they had that. Overall for the price it was totally worth it. If they charged more I probably wouldn't have gone but for $2 totally worth it to the kids.

Coffee tasting! We were looking for something other than more wine tasting and found this wonderful…read morelittle gem. The owners couldn't have been nicer or more generous. Wonderful little tour of their farm growing not only coffee trees, but tea, lemons, passion fruit, and more. After the tour, we got to try 3 different types of freshly roasted and ground coffees paired with chocolate. And we got to watch as our green coffee beans were roasted to perfection to take home.

Absolutely loved this sweet little farm. From the moment we arrived, you could feel that it was…read morebuilt with love and a spirit of adventure--something that really shines through in how warm and welcoming Tina is. Every animal is clearly treasured and comes with its own story. They're incredibly friendly and so comfortable around people, which made the experience easy and truly enjoyable. We even had the chance to step into the pen with the goats, llamas, and potbelly pigs, and also saw a variety of chickens, ducks, and farm dogs. The tour lasts about an hour--just the right amount of time. Tina even joked about our group all wearing white tennis shoes...on a farm?! Happy to report back that the pens are so well maintained that we left with completely clean shoes! Thank you for a great experience!

I went to the giving tree for open farm days and loved getting a tour of the animals and being…read moreloved on by all the goats. I'm hoping to eventually take one of her cheese making courses. Also, the goat milk lotions are amazing!

While visiting and talking to the small business owners at at Santa Rita Hills, it's apparent this…read moremother/son duo are passionate about their fields of flowers. So happy we got to see all you offer and the work you put into making it successful. The Festival starts next week. Enjoy!

If you love lavender, come visit. This is a great way to not only have five hours of fun, but…read moresupport local farmers. This place is beautiful and peaceful. The good is delicious and the vendors sell great items, lavender and others things. When you come, you must try the lavender ice cream and lemonade. You'll want to come back!

Wow what a beautiful experience! We did the horse tour. Chelsea was great! She taught us so much…read moreabout horses. She made us feel comfortable being around these big beautiful creatures. My boyfriend and I were both nervous because we'd never been around horses but Chelsea taught us exactly what to do. We felt very comfortable around them. We got to visit with the mini horses and some burritos. They were so cute! It was so much fun! She also gave us some great business advice as we are planning on opening our own farm in the future. We can't wait to go back to visit!

We did the Hands on Horses tour while in town and Chelsea and her animal family are delightful!…read moreWe were able to meet, interact with, and learn about large horses, mini horses, mini donkeys, and a goat! The horses are very friendly and it was fun to brush them and see their various personalities. The mini donkey is my favorite because he's quite snuggly, he leans into you. This was a relaxing experience, perfect way to spend an hour or so in the morning or afternoon while in the area. They also have a goat experience and other activities. You can tell that Chelsea takes excellent care of her animals, she takes pride in sharing them with others.

Great homemade pies! You can get a whole pie or just a slice, and they're amazing with ice cream…read more The only downside was the coffee -- unfortunately, very poor quality. The pickled vegetables are also fantastic -- beets, cucumbers, asparagus, baby cabbage, and more.

One of the most underwhelming farms I've visited. This place seems primarily geared toward young…read morechildren, with very little to offer adults. The farm is fairly sized, but the overall experience feels plain and lacks variety. In my opinion, the entrance fee should be $10--but for $21 or more--is not justified by what's offered. To make the experience more worthwhile, I'd suggest adding activities geared toward adults, along with something like a train ride around the farm to make exploring more enjoyable. Overall, it may be a decent spot for families with young children, but it falls short as an experience for adults and doesn't offer enough to justify the price.

We'd heard about their fresh fish so this place was definitely on my wife's must visit list for our…read moretrip. I like the set up of this location compared to the Santa Barbara one. This one sits in a strip mall so there is plenty of free parking and seats to eat at. My wife was bummed that there was no more sea urchin to be bought when we pulled in at dinner time but the fried fish taco special was too good to pass up so we both ordered that, the kiddo got the grilled salmon plate, and we also got a bowl of clam chowder to share. All the food was delicious! The fish tacos were the way I like them- a big piece of fish with cabbage, a little pico de gallo, and a dollop of sauce- not too many overpowering flavors to let the fish be the star of the show. The clam chowder was creamy with plenty of clams, and the salmon plate had great salmon that was cooked nicely (still moist) and what was likely an entire avocado sliced up on the plate. Great food, we'd definitely come back!

When you're looking for really good, fresh seafood there's no better place to go than a fish…read moremarket. They have two locations and they both serve fresh seafood but the ambience here is very different from the one in Santa Barbara. This one is in a strip mall with plenty of parking and is much more spacious with tables inside and outside. On a weekday afternoon, it was quiet and we ordered and got our food quickly. I was a little disappointed that no one mentioned it was happy hour (weekdays 2-5pm), but it's okay since we came specifically for fish and chips. We shared the SB Rockfish & Chips ($19.95) and also got the halibut version ($26.95) so we could compare. Both were really good. The fish pieces were big for both but the rockfish was slightly more moist. The halibut pieces were meatier though. They don't skimp on the fries and they were really well made. They tasted fresh and crisp. I also got a bowl of their New England Clam Chowder ($11.95) and it was good chowder. The consistency was just right and had lots of clam. It was great for dipping my fries. If you're visiting Santa Barbara, I would recommend making the drive over to this location if you want to dine-in and have more of a restaurant experience.