Cattle, Horses, Llamas, and Ostriches Santa Ynez is still cattle country and has long been famous for its horse farms. Winners of horse racing s major events have been trained or bred here. Arabian horse fanciers world-wide are familiar with the Arabians bred in the Santa Ynez Valley. Miniature horses, Icelandic horses and Andalusions are also bred here. More recently, llamas and ostriches have joined other livestock ranging the ranch land surrounding Solvang.
Many ranches offer tours and information.
Contact the Visitor s Bureau for more information about how to visit some of these ranches. Enjoy the thrilling experience of flight. Your personal sailplane pilot will take you silently soaring with eagles over the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley ascending above the peaks of the breathtaking Coastal Range for an indescribable adventure. Gift Certificates are available and make unforgettable gifts for all occasions. Customary Alisal Ranch hospitality is maintained by a courteous, helpful staff of golf professionals, starters and marshals, golf shop and restaurant personnel.