CENTRAL COAST WINE COUNTRY
Planning your trip to Sanford winery
THE BEST WAY TO SANFORD
U.S. 101 takes you to Solvang and Buellton. Exit at State Route 246 exit. Go east toward Solvang.
WHERE TO STAY
Ballard Inn & Restaurant, 2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard; (805) 688-7770, www.ballardinn.com. Romantic 15-room inn with antique furnishings. Complimentary breakfast. From $245 a night.
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, Buellton; (805) 688-1000, www.marriott.com. 122 rooms, 27 suites. Rooms from $159 a night during the week, $219 Fridays and Saturdays.
Best Western Pea Soup Andersen's, 51 E. S.R. 246, Buellton; (805) 688-3216, www.peasoupandersens.com. Morning pastries, juice, coffee. Rates from $71.
WHERE TO EAT
Brothers' Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern, 2350 Railway Ave., Los Olivos; (805) 688-4820; www.matteistavern.com. Dinner only, classics with seasonal ingredients, entrees $18 to $49.
Los Olivos Cafe, 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; (805) 688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com. Lunch and dinner,
Paula's Pancake House, 1531 Mission Drive (S.R. 246). Breakfast and lunch, starting under $10.
Ballard Inn & Restaurant, 2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard; (805) 688-7770; www.ballardinn.com. Dinner only, French-Asian cuisine, entrees $18 to $32.
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