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Welcome to the sunny and beautiful communities of Santa Ynez Valley, California! If you are looking to relocate to a part of California that is hospitable, friendly, and all around fun, the Santa Ynez Valley is the ideal place for you. Situated in Santa Barbara County, the Santa Ynez Valley is just a bit over an hour away from Los Angeles, yet it is much safer and scenic than the immediate neighborhoods that surround the city. The valley offers a large list of big city amenities and activities, yet the area is very quiet and private as well. If you are looking for a community that gives you the best sides of country and city living, then this is it. There is simply no better group of communities to be found in all of California.
The valley is comprised of an extremely scenic group of communities located right in the middle of the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains. There are six of these communities, including Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Solvang, Ballard and Buellton. In addition, the wonderful old west town of Los Alamos is only minutes away. The estimated population of the valley is 25,000 people, and each community within is extremely unique and diverse, offering many lifestyles and living opportunities, from small city living to rural and semi-rural environments.
There are many great schools in the Santa Ynez Valley, most notably the Ballard and Los Olivos districts. The area is home to many excellent schools, both public and private. Santa Ynez is also very peaceful and safe, and very little crime happens there, making it an excellent place to raise a family. The outstanding education system is not the only thing that makes this a great small town. The close proximity to many stores and chic shops is another perk, as are the many nearby airports and churches. Churches of practically every denomination can be found in the area, so no matter what your faith is you are sure to find a spiritual home here.
Another aspect that appeals to the people who live in the area is the climate and weather. If you already live in California, then you are likely used to good weather, but the climate here is much different than other areas. In fact, the climate in Santa Ynez ranks among the best in the whole state. Whereas other parts of California can be somewhat hot and stuffy, Santa Ynez receives constant breezes off the ocean, meaning that it is generally more temperate than other similar areas of California. The clean air and blue skies have tremendous appeal to those who live here or just visit for a weekend getaway.
Due to the area's abundance of small ranches, vineyards, hills and mountains, Santa Ynez is especially of interest to those who want to live in a quiet and very scenic area. The ranches in the valley are excellent places to raise and keep horses, and the area is also an excellent place to go cycling. There are many fun cycling tours available in the various valley communities, and there are annual cycling events throughout the year.
Santa Ynez is known as a very safe, friendly, stable, and all-around secure place in which to live and invest. There is really no other place in California that is quite like this town and the valley surrounding it. Here you will find many fabulous ranches, estates, homes, condos and investment properties, and once you set foot here you will know that it is the right place to live. To receive more information about property for sale in Santa Ynez, contact real estate professionals Patty Murphy and Doris Banchik-Moxley at 805-688-4200.
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