We love a Pacific Coast Highway road trip, but what about all of California’s inland hidden gems? ~ Part 3 of 4 ~ That’s why I planned this 10-day, not-a-typical California road trip around lesser-known spots. Part 1 took us from Tahoe to Alabama Hills down Highway 395. Part 2, we drove west over the mountains to Ojai. Part 3 is all about the Santa Ynez Valley. THE ROUTE: PART 3 START: Ojai END: Santa Ynez MILES: ~65 HOURS: ~1.5 hours WHAT TO DO IN SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ➛ DO 🍷 Go wine tasting — @clementinecarterwines, @lumenwines, and @presquilewine are faves. 🛍️ Explore the small shops in Santa Ynez and Los Alamos. 🏊 Brunch + lounge by the pool at @skyviewlosalamos ➛ EAT 🥂 @barlecote (Los Olivos) — amazing seafood 🍽️ @bellslosalamos (Los Alamos) — French prix-fixe, Michelin star 🌮@highwaytacosfood (Santa Ynez) — the. best. tacos. ever. 🍷 @thevictor_sy (Santa Ynez) — good vibes + cocktails 🔥 @prieditebarbecue (Los Alamos) — Cali-style BBQ, so good. ➛ STAY 🏨 @skyviewlosalamos – pool vibes at a retro motel in Los Alamos. ✨ @matteistavernauberge – for a super luxe stay in Los Olivos. 🍷 @thegenevievehotel – a food-and-wine-centric B&B in a mansion. 💬 Have you been? What are your favorite spots? 👉 Follow @wheresjessieb for Part 4, plus more unique, off-the-beaten-path travel ideas in California. #santaynezvalley #centralcoastcalifornia #californiawinecountry #wheresjessiebincalifornia #weekendgetaway