Santa Ynez, CA

Real estate in Santa Ynez, CA is a hot commodity. The area has a long history of wine production and the local vineyards have contributed to the area's popularity as a tourist destination. Today, real estate in Santa Ynez is popular for its picturesque views and close proximity to some of California's most famous wineries.

The Santa Ynez Valley is located in central California and stretches from the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The valley is surrounded by rolling hills and contains several small towns, including Solvang, Buellton, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez. The valley was first settled by Spanish missionaries in 1776 and was later developed as a grape-growing region due to its favorable climate and soil conditions. Today, wine production remains an important part of the local economy, with many wineries located in or near the town of Santa Ynez.

Real estate in Santa Ynez is popular for its picturesque views and close proximity to some of California's most famous wineries. Many homes in the area are situated on hilltops overlooking vineyards or valleys filled with rolling hills. Properties can be found at all price points, with many properties being used as vacation homes or second homes for people who live elsewhere in California but visit frequently. Some notable properties include:

· Villa La Loma - This property includes more than 30 acres of land that overlooks Los Olivos Valley from atop a hilltop overlooking Solvang Village. The home was built by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1922-1924 and features 11 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread over 5 levels on 2 acres of land with panoramic views from nearly every room.

· Casa del Monte - This property includes more than 20 acres that overlooks both Buellton Village below as well as Montecito Valley above from atop Mount Veeder overlooking Highway 101 just outside town limits. The home was built between 1925-1927 by noted architect Julia Morgan (of Hearst Castle fame) who designed it specifically for oil tycoon Edward Doheny (the owner of Paramount Pictures). It features 12 bedrooms & 13 bathrooms spread over 5 levels on 3 parcels totaling 10 acres with panoramic views from nearly every room including an indoor pool & spa on one parcel!

· Skyline Ranch - This property includes more than 25 acres that overlooks both Los Olivos Valley below as well as Montecito Valley above from atop Mount Veeder overlooking Highway 101 just outside town limits; it also includes access to several miles of hiking trails throughout its wooded terrain! The home was built between 2007-2009 by noted architect David Chipperfield (of London’s Tate Modern fame) who designed it specifically for film producer Jerry Weintraub (the founder/CEO/Chairman Emeritus at 20th Century Fox Film Corporation). It features 14 bedrooms & 15 bathrooms spread over 6 levels on 4 parcels totaling 25 acres with panoramic views from nearly every room including an indoor pool & spa on one parcel!