Alisal Ranch
Resort hotel · Solvang
1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
Highlights
Western ranch with golf, tennis, spa, pool, horseback riding
Western ranch with golf, tennis, spa, pool, horseback riding
"Located in Santa Barbara wine country, this Wild West retreat on 10,500 acres emphasizes horseback heritage and multi‑generational fun, from trail riding and hay‑wagon breakfasts to craft room projects and cowboy‑formal dinners. Family‑friendly touches include late‑night soft‑serve at the Waggin' Tongue, a range of cottages and three‑bedroom houses with central living rooms for groups who want proximity plus private spaces, and plenty of organized activities that keep all ages engaged." - Kathryn Romeyn
"A luxury dude ranch set on roughly 10,500 rolling acres that pairs Western activities—horseback riding, rodeos, axe throwing, and Western-themed lodging—with upscale resort amenities like tennis courts, a full-service spa, two golf courses, and fine dining; the property also stages extensive yuletide programming, from wreath-making workshops and gingerbread-house displays (in partnership with a local bakery) to caroling, holiday movies, and visits from Santa on Christmas Eve." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The stress of city living melts away driving down the oak tree-lined driveway at Alisal Guest Ranch (from $550 per night), where rooms are furnished with just the right amount of country Western kitsch, including wood-burning fireplaces, Pendleton blankets, and vintage cowboy paintings. The sprawling grounds are the perfect spot for socially distanced strolling, but if you’re really itching for the Old West, make sure to book a horseback ride through the iconic rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley. Each ride ends with a hilltop breakfast that includes the finest flapjacks west of the Mississippi. The best part is, you’re just a quick jaunt to Los Alamos, where you can pick up bottles from local winemakers like Lo-Fi and Casa Dumetz, and enjoy a meal from critically acclaimed Bell’s, wine country’s most rightfully talked about restaurant."
"Alisal Ranch, a 10,000-acre ranch resort in Central California, offers a unique BBQ Bootcamp experience twice a year. Guests can learn advanced BBQ techniques from renowned chefs, enjoy various activities including horseback riding and hiking, and savor locally-sourced meals. The ranch provides a picturesque escape with its Wild West ambiance and a range of amenities that make it an ideal retreat for culinary enthusiasts." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A 10,000 acre ranch offering golf, tennis, spa, horseback riding, pool, and Western-themed studios and suites with wood-burning fireplaces." - Travel + Leisure Editors
